In an industry typically dominated by men, our Produce Team inspires with cross-departmental female leadership. Meet our experienced staff, and hear what they have to say about being a leader in our organization. What do you see as the best way to uplift local farmers, especially female growers? “The best way we can support local…
Take the Plastic-Free Challenge With so many single-use plastic items in our lives, avoiding them may feel overwhelming! Fortunately, there is a lot we can do to help create a world with less plastic. Are you up for the challenge? Join the Plastic-Free Challenge (tcplasticfree.ecochallenge.org) to explore what’s possible, and join our Wedge Community Co-ops…
Our co-ops were started by our communities. People came together with a passion for affordable, nutritious foods with minimal processing and packaging. While those are no longer “radical ideals,” it wasn’t always that way. Co-ops fought their way into the mainstream and we have our community of shoppers, employees, makers, and farmers to thank for…
Elpis Enterprises When sourcing our newest item of branded merch- the timeless hooded sweatshirt- we aimed to find a small local company to partner with. A longtime operations staff suggested Elpis Enterprises for screen printing. Located a stone’s throw from Co-op Partners Warehouse, this modest St. Paul nonprofit has flown under our radar for 20+…
2025 Change Matters Slate We are excited to announce our new Change Matters partners for 2025! Our Change Matters program generates funds for local, non-profit, and community-enrichment organizations through donations collected at the registers at both Wedge locations. Co-op shoppers are invited to round up their purchases to the next dollar every time they shop,…
