Three general managers share their rationales By Amy Fields, Josh Resnik and Luke Schell As the general managers of three Twin Cities co-ops, we want to share why we believe a consolidation of Eastside Food Co-op, Linden Hills Co-op, and the Wedge Community Co-op is the right direction for the future and why we are… Read More →
Glenn county, California is nestled upon the valley floor between the Mendocino national forest to the west and the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east. Like much of the rest of the Sacramento Valley, this area is primarily agricultural, with almond and walnut plantations dominating the landscape. But if you wind your way up a ribbon of… Read More →
HOW TO VOTE: Check back soon! Voting opens Monday, September 23. Cast your vote online, or fill out a ballot in store at Customer Service. In-store voting closes at 4pm on Monday, October 21 by paper ballot, and at 6pm on Tuesday, October 22 by online ballot. Results will be announced during our Annual Meeting October… Read More →
Avenues for Youth partners with youth experiencing homelessness to achieve their dreams through emergency shelter, transitional living programs, trauma-informed supports, and holistic wrap-around resources. Learn more about their important work in the Twin Cities here, and donate directly here. Jonny Pops is donating 25 cents per item sold and Triple Crown BBQ Sauce is donating…
Why Buying Bulk is More Sustainable By Melissa Rappaport Schifman One of the many reasons I love Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op is its wide variety of bulk products. From grains and nuts to spices to cleaning supplies, they offer some of the best bulk selections in town. But beyond cost savings and unique product…
Good in the ‘Hood exists to influence, inspire, and impact individuals, families, and entire communities for good. They provide essential resources to thousands of community members through their 32 pop-up food shelves, footwear and medical foot care services, and various other programs. Good in the ‘Hood is truly dedicated to inspiring intentional kindness within the…
BY CINDRA HALM, HEALTH AND BODY CARE, WEDGE Sustainability is a core value at natural foods co-ops. At TCCP, we’re re-invigorating study, focus, and action with our newly formed Sustainability Committee. Comprised of interested workers, we hope to energize attention on cost-effective ways to use fewer and cleaner resources, processes, and materials; more responsible disposal… 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!
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 →
