This year, we’re celebrating the Power of We. The Power of We runs through the seeds planted by local farmers to the produce they drop off at
Co-op Partners Warehouse, to the hands of the staff person who stocks the co-op shelves, to your kitchen table. It’s the understanding that by collectively building a local food system, we’re truly stronger together. And that Power makes a huge impact in our communities through the local nonprofits funded by Change Matters, the hundreds of people employed by the co-op, and our vast network of farmers, food businesses, and makers. With each co-op purchase, our owners and shoppers are fueling our movement to make the world a better place. In this issue of Cultivate, learn about our partners at the Minnesota Central Kitchen, our journey toward equity and our board’s vision for the coming year at the co-op.