To truly understand the power of cooperatives, we must recognize, share, and celebrate contributions to the movement by a multitude of races and cultures, especially those that have been historically marginalized. Today and everyday, Mississippi Market honors the contributions that African-Americans have made and continue to make to the cooperative movement.

Our Community Partner Program provides additional benefits to co-op member-owners while strengthening the connection between them and local, sustainable, independently-owned businesses. This program is another way your co-op membership directly supports a robust local economy, keeping dollars and jobs right here in Saint Paul. Not a co-op member? Become one today to receive great discounts at other local businesses.

February’s Positive Change recipient is Open Hands Midway, a nonprofit that provides food, clothing, household goods, personal supplies, and more free of charge to people in Saint Paul’s Midway neighborhood. Your donations will support their Meals for the Midway program that provides guests a weekly meal and access to basic health checks.