Feeling overwhelmed by the ups and downs of the economy lately? You’re not alone. Whether it’s the rising cost of groceries or the constant chatter about economic performance, many of us are caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty. But there’s power in community, and together, we can make a difference. Recent research sheds light on…
Become a Vendor To us, co-op means community. It means good people who care about good food and about supporting local. We’re eager to meet new farmers, artisans, and makers who share our belief that by supporting local agriculture and locally made products, we can empower positive change—for our people, our communities, and our greater…
A consumer co-op is a business owned and democratically governed by its customers. Our purpose isn’t to accumulate profits for investors, but rather to meet the goals and aspirations of our community. Any surplus we generate is reinvested in the business or returned to our owners at the end of the fiscal year. As an…
Chef Lachelle Cunningham Chef Lachelle Cunningham has been a dynamic staple in the Twin Cities’ food scene since 2012 and is known and beloved for her global-inspired comfort food. Lachelle launched Chelles’ Kitchen in 2012 and became founding Executive Chef of Breaking Bread Cafe in 2015, where she received recognition for her food creativity. Chef…
BIPOC Foodways Alliance (BFA) is our Change Matters partner this February! BFA uplifts, preserves, and archives stories of BIPOC communities through the lens of food, while simultaneously breaking down barriers between cultural communities. Their work involves finding the keepers of foodways knowledge and providing a platform to share that knowledge through The BIPOC Foodways Alliance Table. At…
2024 Change Matters Partners January: SACA Food Shelf (Southern Anoka Community Assistance) provides a pathway to stability and self-sufficiency while offering essential services with dignity and respect. February: BIPOC Foodways Alliance uplifts, preserves, and archives stories of BIPOC communities through the lens of food while simultaneously breaking down barriers between cultural communities. March: Neighborhood Roots…
north country food alliance North Country Food Alliance is a worker-run non-profit that takes action to strengthen food access and food justice in the Twin Cities Metro area. They envision a Twin Cities Metro where no food is wasted, and everyone is empowered by abundant access to healthy, sustainable, and culturally-appropriate foods. foodshare Every weekday…
Frog Tree Farm Photo: Peace and her dad Henry, courtesy of Minnesota Public Radio Frog Tree Farm is a multi-generational, Black-owned farm in northern Minnesota focused on racial justice, social justice and sustainability. Owners Peace and Michael grow trees, which are used to create wreaths, garlands and more to sell at markets and small retailers…
Election Details: Cast your vote online below, or fill out a ballot in store at Customer Service. Voting closes at 4 pm, October 9 by paper ballot and 6 pm by online ballot. Results will be announced during our Annual Meeting. Join us for our Annual Meeting! Registration required for catering. Catering is sold out… Read More →
We are excited to present a cooking and lecture class series highlighting the food, traditions, and cultures of the Twin Cities’ Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Community instructors Jess Toliver, Koshiki Smith, and Kimiko Molasky will generously share their expertise on the traditions and history of ingredients and recipes from the AAPI community in…
