As a co-op, redistributing the profits back to our member-owners is part of what makes us unique. In profitable years, as determined by our board of directors, we redistribute the co-op’s profits back to the member-owners, in proportion to each member-owner’s purchases over the past fiscal year, as a patronage…
Autumn runs from Sept. 22 to Dec. 21. We’ve rounded up our favorite fall-themed recipes so you can celebrate the season, fill your home with the scents of apples and pumpkin spice, and fill your belly with seasonal meals made with local, natural ingredients.
The Mississippi Market Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the hire of new General Manager Catherine Downey. Catherine has been employed by the co-op since 1994, holding a variety of roles within the organization, from cashier to operations manager, and many in between. Most recently in the position of…
Budget Tips at the Co-op East Side Table is a non-profit comprised of 13 community organizations working together to make cooking at home easier for our East Saint Paul community. Through empowering individuals to improve food skills, awareness, and access to healthy foods, we can also improve the overall…
PICTURED: LANISE FROM THE SELBY STORE FRONT END One of the strengths of our co-op is the willingness of our members to speak up! I have heard from those of you who are upset by the Co-op’s mask requirement and I have heard from those of you who are upset…
Mississippi Market is moving our organizational base (minimum) wage to $15 starting on June 29, 2020. At the same time the $2 hourly bonus that has been in place for staff since March 9th will end. Reaching a $15 base wage has been a goal of ours for a number…
Good food is at the heart of what we do, and Mississippi Market stands by and supports the Black-owned restaurants in our Saint Paul community. Below is a list of a few of our favorites that we are prioritizing for our catering needs, staff meals, and partnerships. We have listed…
Dear Mississippi Market Co-op Community, I write this with sadness, anger, and frustration over the continued violence experienced by people of color in our communities. The recent murder of George Floyd is tragic, unjust, and unfortunately too common. Now is a time for our communities to collectively grieve, reflect, express our…
Utilizing frozen vegetables is both affordable and convenient, allowing you to stock up and spread out your grocery trips. They are frozen at peak freshness, which means they are often as nutritious as fresh vegetables. You can roast frozen vegetables without even thawing them, and they turn out crisp and…
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22, marking the 50th anniversary from when it was first celebrated in 1970! We love having a day set aside to honor and celebrate our beautiful planet, and especially enjoy the conversation it inspires related to environmental sustainability, climate action, and appreciation of nature. While…