In 2020, Co-op Partners Warehouse (CPW) created a direct partnership with Equal Exchange (EE) to become a distribution hub for EE Fair Trade Organic bananas and avocados. We are proud of this co-op-to-co-op connection— Equal Exchange is cooperatively owned, their growers are small farmer cooperatives, and CPW is part of the TCCP cooperative organization. The… Read More →
This year we are thrilled to be partnering with organizations in our community who work to empower and uplift Black, Indigenous an other communities of Color (BIPOC), along with those who are working to address the hunger crisis that has been amplified by the pandemic. Our shoppers’ generous Change Matters donations totaled over $140,000 in… 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…
During the difficult months we experienced this spring, we were inspired by the people in our community who joined together to help each other, stay connected, and support their neighbors. As a part of our virtual annual meeting, we’ll be spotlighting co-op owners who have helped make a difference in their neighborhoods, those who embody the true sense of community and inspire others to do better. We need your help in identifying those… Read More →
In March, our co-op became busier than ever with the arrival of the global pandemic. TCCP staff continues to work together to keep our shelves stocked, shoppers happy and everyone safe. Our cherished community of co-op staff is the reason that many of you shop at the co-op. These “thank you” messages to them were… Read More →
A personal narrative from a Minneapolis Immigrant Luis Angel Santos Henriquez I was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. Since I was a child, I faced many challenges with my family and society. I was bullied because of the way I expressed myself and my sexual orientation. At home, I not only experienced rejection but… Read More →
By Uli Koester, Executive Director of Midwest Food Connection A recent Washington Post headline* shouted: “Kids are terrified, anxious and depressed about climate change.” The article discusses deep concerns many youth have about the world’s future, and what they can do about it. At the Midwest Food Connection (MFC), we have one simple but powerful… Read More →
This fall, we asked our co-op owners what community means to them. To us, community means supporting our local nonprofits, farmers and vendors to the best of our ability. It means rallying our owners and shoppers around supporting organizations that make big impacts in our neighborhoods through Change Matters. It means building inviting, inclusive, equitable… Read More →
New Plant-Based Signs! It’s now easier to find plant-based products around our stores! Look for the green leaves to find our unique variety of plant-based meats, cheeses, desserts and more.
Every small change donation you make at the register has a HUGE impact on your local community! Thank you for choosing to round up your purchase and support your neighborhood nonprofits. In 2019, your Change Matters donations built a food pantry in the Tubman Chrysalis Center, provided free and affordable music lessons for youth in… Read More →
