Great promise in CPW growth, catering gains and Lyndale store renovation. Future profit and patronage refunds are expected, but not this year. By Elka Malkis, Wedge Community Co-op Finance Director This past fiscal year (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016) has been challenging on many fronts. Our budget going into the year projected annual… Read More →
The Wedge Co-op The Wedge started in a backyard meeting just a few blocks from the current location of our Lyndale store. In 1974, a small group of community members decided it was time to have access to affordable, organic, whole foods without having to drive or take a bus for miles out of the…
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 →
Last fall, Wedge owners voted on how to allocate WedgeShare funds to various nonprofits throughout theTwin Cities. Grants were awarded to The Aliveness Project, Appetite for Change, Compatible Technology International, Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Midtown Farmers Market, Open Arms of Minnesota, Shared Ground Farmers’ Cooperative, and Tree Trust. See below for an update from a… Read More →
Minnesota is home to one of the most vibrant local food communities. Our staff, farmers, makers, fellow co-ops, chefs and restaurateurs hold knowledge too big to keep to ourselves. Grow with us each season as we dive into everything food with our community experts. Cultivate features news that impacts our local food system and our…
Join our co-op community The Wedge is a community owned grocery store. We believe in the power of sourcing delicious, locally grown food in our region and amplifying our best farmers, artisans, and makers. By nurturing our bodies and minds, we nurture our neighbors and communities. We are committed to the principles and practices of…
About Wedge Community Co-ops Wedge Community Co-ops are your community-owned grocery stores, serving the Twin Cities. We believe in the power of sourcing delicious, locally grown food in our region and amplifying farmers, artisans, and makers. The Wedge is fueled by one core belief: By supporting local agriculture and locally made products, we can empower…
About ownership at The Wedge How ownership works Becoming an owner is simple and open to all. Your annual ownership fees provide capital for Wedge Community Co-ops to grow and thrive. You can join the co-op as a member for a one-time investment of $80, or for four quarterly installments of $20 each. It takes…
Co-op is community. Our Change Matters program seeks to exemplify our mission, generating and donating thousands of dollars to local nonprofit organizations. For more than 40 years, Change Matters has partnered with organizations doing remarkable things—from building community gardens and feeding families in need, to bringing fresh, local produce into local classrooms. Our commitment supports…
Our Board gives you a voice The Wedge Community Co-ops Board of Directors is elected by owners. They set long- and short-term goals, plan for our future, help manage co-op resources and act as trustees on behalf of you– our owners.
