Cooperatives are principled businesses. Principle #7 is concern for community. We strive every day to work for the sustainable development of our neighborhood and community. Change Matters, our register round-up program is one way we do this. Every time you make a purchase at the register you have the opportunity to round up your purchase… Read More →
In October 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly announced our nation’s first food-waste-reduction goal: a 50 percent decrease in food waste sent to landfills by 2030. This will be no easy feat. Based on the EPA’s numbers, nearly 18 million tons of food waste will need to… Read More →
In Minnesota, hunger can be hard to recognize. Besides the fact that we spend most of the year bundled up in bulky winter wear, hunger is just not a visible problem here in the way we,ve been programmed to think about it. Here, it doesn,t mean children with bloated bellies and hollow faces dying on… Read More →
by Danelle Rydel, Store Manager The store manager position is new for The Wedge as well as for me. Since taking the position last winter, I have immersed myself in all the departments to understand what really makes our co-op tick. I have focused on not just spending time with department managers but also with… Read More →
Earth Day 50th Anniversary This month marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The first Earth Day came about thanks to Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson with teach-ins on college campuses, raising awareness of environmental issues like oil spills and air pollution. In the subsequent 50 years, Earth Day has spawned the Environmental Protection Agency and…
Sustainable Partnerships Community partnerships are key to reaching our sustainability goals at the co-op. We value the many local organizations addressing environmental and food insecurity issues, such as Adopt A Drain, Groveland Food Shelf, Peace House, Herbivorous Acres, and more. With their help, we’re able to divert waste from our waterways and edible food from…
Feeling overwhelmed by the ups and downs of the economy lately? You’re not alone. Whether it’s the rising cost of groceries or the constant chatter about economic performance, many of us are caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty. But there’s power in community, and together, we can make a difference. Recent research sheds light on…
A consumer co-op is a business owned and democratically governed by its customers. Our purpose isn’t to accumulate profits for investors, but rather to meet the goals and aspirations of our community. Any surplus we generate is reinvested in the business or returned to our owners at the end of the fiscal year. As an…
Chef Lachelle Cunningham Chef Lachelle Cunningham has been a dynamic staple in the Twin Cities’ food scene since 2012 and is known and beloved for her global-inspired comfort food. Lachelle launched Chelles’ Kitchen in 2012 and became founding Executive Chef of Breaking Bread Cafe in 2015, where she received recognition for her food creativity. Chef…
