In the Twin Cities, our local food scene can’t be beat. Locally-grown food nourishes our bodies and our lives. It’s the inspiration behind these three youth organizations doing incredible work in our communities. From farming, to teaching, to tasting, to advocacy work, these organizations are growing young leaders with a love of healthy, local food.
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Every time you make a purchase at the register, you have the opportunity to round up your total to the next dollar. That change is directly donated through our Change Matters program to 12 non-profits in our community. Last fiscal year, change donations totaled $71,296! This year, we’re excited to expand the program to Linden…
New Catering Menu for Fall & Winter What makes Wedge Catering so special? Artisan-baked bread, fresh produce, humanely raised meats and quality grains, together in a menu made with care and conscience. Our new fall/winter menu is bursting with seasonal flavors like Roasted Cauliflower & Radicchio Salad, Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich and wholesome new bowls…
Spring means something different to everyone. Whether it’s the inaugural stroll around Lake Calhoun, the first breezy bike ride to work, the season opener of youth baseball, or a fresh batch of spring’s bounty, gathered in a spring salad. As we uncover our gardens and bask in the longer, warm(ish) days, it’s the season of…
Homegrown Minneapolis is a unique collaboration between city government and citizens that is breaking down barriers to healthful food access through both policy change and grassroots projects. You may not know it, but Homegrown has probably already touched your life in some way. Read on to learn more about the good work they do and… Read More →
Building community through food To us, co-op is community. It means good people with good food—brought to your neighborhood grocer, every day. You can get involved with your co-op community in a variety of ways:
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In January, U.S. government officials released the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), a set of national nutrition standards that guide food labeling, school lunch menus and public nutrition programs. The guidelines, which are revised every five years, are based on evolving nutrition science, and serve as the government’s official advice on how we… Read More →
