Community Partners
We Are Accepting Applications
Community Partner Program
The purpose of Isla Vista Food Co-op’s Community Partner Program is to provide a connection between Co-op owners and local businesses, to provide tangible benefits to Co-op member-owners, and to support local, sustainable, independent businesses here in Isla Vista/Goleta.
Special Order Schedule
The program benefits our community in the following ways:
- Our member-owners benefit from goods, services, and discounts offered by our community partners
- Our community benefits from how the partnership supports our local economy
- Our community partners benefit from having our member-owners shop at their businesses and from increased exposure through our program outreach and marketing
Community partners receive the following support from the Isla Vista Food Co-op for participation in our program:
- A free listing on our community partner brochure, given to all new owners and available in store
- A free listing on our website: islavistafood.coop
- Periodic social media promotion
- Periodic community partner features in our e-newsletter
- Feature in our “Community Partner Passport”
Community Partner Guidelines
To apply for the program applicant must be
- In Santa Barbara County
- Share similar values to the Co-op of local, sustainable, ethically-sourced, and non-discrimination
- Willing to promote Isla Vista Food Co-op to its customers
- Able to submit logo and photo within one week of application
- Able to provide a minimum of a 10% discount off or equivalent
- Willing to commit to being a part of the program with featured discount for at least 1 year
To apply, complete the online application form below and upload a high resolution photo and logo. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and evaluated annually.
