BY JINA PENN-TRACY, SENIOR WEALTH MANAGER, CENTERED WEALTH I joined my first co-op when I was 15, while living on my own, going to school at the Children’s Theatre Company, and subsisting on bags full of tamari-roasted almonds and organic raisins. After surviving an aggressive form of cervical cancer at 19, I became macrobiotic, and… Read More →
Celebrate connection with our Winter Owner Celebration! December 6 – January 2 The holidays are all about connection. Our holiday traditions connect us to our family, friends and childhood memories. We connect around holiday tables filled with delicious food and good conversation. We feel connected by the light and positivity that pulses through our communities… Read More →
Green Card Voices is a local non-profit organization that uplifts the stories of immigrants living in the Twin Cities and around the US. We’re thrilled to be partnering with them to tell the stories of three local immigrants who own local food businesses in the Twin Cities: Naima Dhore of Naima’s Farm and Somali American… Read More →
The bananas you find at the co-op come from Equal Exchange. Equal Exchange partners with banana farmer co-ops to source organic Fairtrade bananas at fair prices. AsoGuabo is one of those farmer co-ops and Johnny is a young farmer and AsoGuabo member. Johnny is featured on our new mural on the outside of the Lyndale… Read More →
We’re proud to carry a variety of Fairtrade-certified products throughout our stores. Look for the Fairtrade certified label to guarantee that your purchase supports small-scale farmers and workers around the globe. Here’s just a sampling of some of customers’ favorite Fairtrade products!
Muralist Profile: Reggie LeFlore The new mural at the Wedge Co-op was painted by talented Twin Cities muralist, Reggie LeFlore. We sat down with Reggie to learn more about him and his recent works. How long have you been painting murals in the Twin Cities? I’ve been painting murals and taking part in public art… Read More →
Through a unique pricing model, rigorous standards, support networks, and creating demand for ethical goods, Fairtrade organizations are building a better system for imported products. Better for the People A Fairtrademodel ensures that farmers are getting fair wages and safe working conditions. Fairtrade standards also address gender equality, child labor, and worker rights. Better… Read More →
LOCAL FACE MASK PROCEEDS SUPPORT AID ORGANIZATIONS Local company Fair Anita works with artisans worldwide to create unique and affordable jewelry and facemasks that support women around the world. 100% of their handmade facemask sales are donated to organizations that support individuals who have been impacted by the pandemic. Since the pandemic began in March…
We envision a food system that keeps all families fed with nutritious foods, one where all farmers are paid fairly, and food is grown in a way that nourishes the soil rather than depletes it. Our fair trade partners are carrying out this vision through relationships with small-scale farmers, distributors, and retailers across the globe.… Read More →
Election Details: Cast your vote online at tccp.coop/election-2021 Or fill out a ballot in store at Customer Service. Voting closes Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. by paper ballot and Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. online. Results will be announced during our Virtual Annual Owner Meeting. Event Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88405927089?pwd=ODNhYlZkVzlOd1Y4dHljc09aQkJSQT09 A note from the board: The board… Read More →
