Become a Member & Unlock Exclusive Rewards

How to Become a Co-op Owner

Joining our Co-op family is simple! Just visit one of our locations and speak to a cashier to get started. Becoming an owner requires a one-time equity payment of $150, which can be paid in full or conveniently split into annual installments of $30.

As soon as you make your first equity payment, you’ll begin enjoying ownership benefits, including access to our We Own It Rewards Program. Once your equity is fully paid, you’ll enjoy these benefits for life!

Students – 3,000 Bonus Points

We’re offering a special reward to students to welcome them into the Co-op community. Here’s how it works:

  • When students sign up for Co-op ownership and make their first equity payment, they’ll receive 3,000 bonus Co-op Points credited directly to their owner account. These points are worth $30 in rewards, which can be used for regular purchases at the Co-op. Essentially, your first year is free!

What You Need:

  • A valid student ID at the time of sign-up to qualify for the bonus points.

Everyone Else – 1,500 Community Special Bonus Points

Through the end of this year, we’re offering a special promotion to welcome new owners from the broader community:

  • When anyone else signs up for Co-op ownership and makes their first equity payment, they’ll receive 1,500 bonus Co-op Points credited directly to their owner account.

  • These points are equal to $15 in rewards, which can be used toward regular purchases at the Co-op.

Act fast! This special bonus is available only through December 31, 2024.

You can join us at either our Isla Vista or Downtown Santa Barbara locations. Plus, we’re excited to announce that online membership sign-ups are coming soon, making it even easier to become an owner from the comfort of your home. Stay tuned!

Why Join?

Becoming a Co-op owner means more than just access to amazing rewards. You’re joining a mission to provide healthy, fresh, local groceries to everyone in our community.

For over 50 years, we’ve overcome the challenges of being a non-corporate business, thanks to the power of mutual aid and a strong network of dedicated owners. By becoming an owner, you help:

  • Support local businesses and vendors

  • Build alternatives to the corporate economy

  • Make a meaningful social, economic, and environmental impact

Owner Benefits

  • Earn Co-op Points on every purchase through our loyalty rewards program

  • Access exclusive biweekly Owner’s Only Promotions

  • Enjoy monthly e-coupons delivered to your inbox

  • Receive 15% off special orders

  • Participate in Board of Directors Elections

  • Run for a position on the Board of Directors

  • Join IVFC Committees to shape the Co-op’s future

  • And much more!

How Do I Sign Up?

Just stop by one of our locations and speak to a cashier! Fill out the new member form, make your first equity payment, and you’re all set. Equity payments are $150 in total and can be split into $30 annual installments.

With an active equity payment, you’ll unlock rewards every year. Once your equity is fully paid, the benefits continue for life!

We Own It Rewards Program

Earn Points Every Time You Shop

  • Earn variable % back on all purchases, with applied multipliers for promotions.

  • Points are automatically stored in your account. Swipe your owner card at checkout to earn and redeem points.

  • Redeem points for discounts (e.g., 500 points = $5.00 off).

Exclusive Monthly Coupons

  • Opt in to email marketing to receive special coupons.

  • Present the coupon to your cashier for instant savings.

Coffee Bar & Sandwich Punch Cards

  • Automatically track purchases—no paper card needed!

  • Enjoy a free coffee or sandwich after every 10 purchases.

Join Today and Make a Difference

Your membership isn’t just a purchase; it’s an investment in a healthier, stronger community. Your Share - Your Voice - Your Vote - Your Co-op!