Transforming the Cocoa Industry: How Tony’s Chocolonely Leads the Charge The cocoa industry, where most cocoa is produced by over two million farmers in West Africa, faces numerous social and environmental challenges. Many of these farmers live in poverty and are often involved in exploitative practices like child labor. The…
Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She is the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute, working to “plant people” while offering them key educational and learning opportunities. This organic process aims to cultivate a multicultural literary and…
Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…
Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…
Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…
The rotating BIPOC artist gallery at our West 7th store continues this spring with a new local artist, author, public speaker and facilitator, Dr Artika Tyner. You can purchase their prints and original artwork through the end of June, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the…
Support Neighborhood House On Mar. 23, Mississippi Market is partnering with Dabbler Depot to stuff a truck full of food for Neighborhood House. Neighborhood House serves over 1,700 families each month in Saint Paul and is one of the food shelves the co-op supports during MN FoodShare month.
International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 is “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.” Observed since the early 20th century, IWD is an annual celebration of women and a call to accelerate gender equality through a show of unity,…
Create Positive Change Each time you shop at the co-op, you have a chance to directly support local nonprofits by donating your 10-cent reusable bag credits and rounding up your purchases to the nearest dollar. It may only be a few cents or spare change, but your generosity makes a…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH African Americans have played an integral role in shaping arts and culture in the United States. This is why the theme of Black History Month 2024 is: African Americans and the Arts. Throughout the month of February, you can learn more about countless African Americans who used…