In an industry typically dominated by men, our Produce Team inspires with cross-departmental female leadership. Meet our experienced staff, and hear what they have to say about being a leader in our organization. What do you see as the best way to uplift local farmers, especially female growers? “The best way we can support local…
change matters Program Change Matters generates funds for local, non-profit, and community-enrichment organizations through donations collected at the registers at both Wedge locations. Co-op shoppers are invited to round up their purchases to the next dollar every time they shop, and these small-change donations add up to impactful contributions. While we cannot guarantee a certain…
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…
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At the co-op, we prioritize partnerships with vendors that align with our values and reflect our diverse community. These partnerships boost our local economy, support small businesses, and provide unique and delicious products for our customers. This March, we’re shining a light on the woman-owned businesses we support at the co-op. Check out this extensive… Read More →
Senior Director of Supply Chain WHAT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BROUGHT YOU TO TCCP? Most of my career has been in food and beverage distribution, including companies ranging in size from startups to mid-sized organizations. In the past, I’ve primarily focused on scaling the distribution arm of companies by focusing on culture, process improvements, employee development 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 →
This year was marked by the pandemic and a collective demand for racial justice. Faced with these pivotal moments in our community’s history, we pivoted as an organization to meet the increased community need, deepen our investment in our staff, and begin our journey to being an actively antiracist organization. This work continues as we… Read More →
Looking Ahead As the board looks ahead to the coming year, it has established two key priorities of board service. 1. Continue its work on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (DEAI) with specific goals, strategies, actions, and metrics. 2. Deepen Twin Cities Co-op Partner’s connections with community stakeholders, partners and leaders as we further strengthen…
Meet Kirk Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) Operations Manager What is your role at CPW? As the Operations Manager, I oversee the warehouse workers, quality control team, inventory control and drivers. Generally, if there is a problem that someone needs help solving, it is brought to me. I also help figure out how we are going…
