Open to everyone!
Community owned grocery store since 1972.
Welcome To IV Food Co-op
We Need Your Help to Ensure the Future of the Co-op
Produce - Grocery - Deli - Bulk - Beer & Wine - Wellness
Nourishing The Community Since 1972
Community owned grocery store since 1972.
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Curious about what it means to be a co-op? Interested in becoming an owner? Join our community of 1,400 owners today!
CO-OP CALENDAR
We host free monthly events, workshops, community-sponsored activities, and more - all at no cost!
The Isla Vista Food Co-op
We are open to the public. Everyone may shop, anyone can join!
The Isla Vista Food Co-op is Santa Barbara County’s only community-owned grocery store. We were founded in 1972 by students and Isla Vistans who wanted to ensure that the community would always have neighborhood access to high quality and affordable food, and that our local farmers and producers would have a dedicated store to sell to. We participate in many community events to help share resources to make grocery shopping fun and affordable. We invest back into Isla Vista so that everyone can benefit from having a grocery store that everyone owns together.
Our Store
Who Is Your Community-Owned Grocer?
Come Shop Your Local Co-op!
Isla Vista Food Co-op
6575 SEVILLE ROAD, ISLA VISTA, CA, 93117
Our Mission
Our mission as a natural and organic foods consumer cooperative, is to provide the residents of Isla Vista and neighboring communities of Santa Barbara County with reasonably priced foods, products and services that promote a healthier lifestyle and environment.
The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is an economic alternative founded on cooperative business principles and values that are practiced in our operating as well as through our governance policies.
Join Isla Vista Food Co-op
Everyone can shop at the co-op, but we encourage you to become an owner! Your share becomes your voice and your vote, as we work together to fill needs in our community that you help decide. Your share gives you in-store financial benefits because now you own a grocery store and get a return on your investment!
- Earn 1% back reward points on every regular purchase + many bonus point deals!
- Receive monthly email coupons to save extra on purchases!
- Digital Buy 10 Get 1 Free e-punch cards: coffee bar and Co-op Wraps/Sandwiches!
- 15% off Special Orders.
- Access to our Business to Business program & Buyers Club.
Use Your Voice:
- One share, one vote for all Co-op business requiring owner voting participation.
- Vote for your Board of Directors in our annual Board Election
- Run for your Board
- Serve on IVFC comittees!
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Co-op Love Is Meant To Be Shared!
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What Our Customers Saying?
From Our Blog
Your Co-op Bulletin: September 22, 2025 Owner Updates
Dear Owners, We’re so excited to welcome our beloved student community back to Isla Vista for the year! In addition […]
Your Co-op Bulletin: September 15, 2025 Owner Updates
Dear Owners, Mid-September brings the September Board Meeting, UC Santa Barbara Move-In Weekend, and the Ambassador Program Informational. Read on […]
Your Co-op Bulletin: September 8th, 2025 Owner Updates
Dear Owners, Welcome to a new week at the co-op! Read on for updates and ideas on how you can […]
