How to Become a Co-op Owner

Joining the IVFC family is simple and rewarding! As a Co-op owner, you gain access to exclusive benefits while making a meaningful investment in your community. Your ownership supports local farmers, small businesses, and the availability of fresh, healthy, and sustainable products—all while contributing to our mission of providing high-quality groceries for everyone.

Ownership requires a one-time equity payment of $150, which can be paid in full or in convenient $30 annual installments.

Once your first payment is made, you’ll start enjoying ownership benefits, including access to our We Own It Rewards Program. Fully paid equity means lifelong benefits!

How to Sign Up

  1. Fill Out the Form Online
    Click the link below to complete the New Member Form and get started:
    Sign Up Here

  2. We’ll Process Your Application
    Once we receive your form, we’ll begin preparing your membership and card.

  3. Visit the Store to Finalize
    Stop by the store to make your equity payment and pick up your membership card.

Special Offers for New Members

For Students – 3,000 Bonus Points ($30 Value):

  • Students who sign up and make their first equity payment receive 3,000 bonus Co-op Points, worth $30 in rewards—making your first year free!

  • What you need: A valid student ID at the time of sign-up.

Why Join the Co-op?

Becoming an IVFC owner means more than earning rewards—it’s about being part of a movement that has supported healthy, sustainable food systems for over 50 years.

As a Co-op owner, you help:

  • Support local businesses and vendors

  • Build alternatives to the corporate economy

  • Create meaningful social, economic, and environmental impacts

Owner Benefits

As an IVFC owner, you’ll enjoy:

  • Earning Co-op Points on every purchase

  • Access to biweekly Owner’s Only Promotions

  • Monthly e-coupons delivered to your inbox

  • 15% off special orders

  • Voting rights in Board of Directors Elections

  • Eligibility to run for the Board of Directors

  • Opportunities to join committees and shape the Co-op’s future

…and much more!

We Own It Rewards Program

Earn Points Every Time You Shop:

  • Earn variable percentages back on purchases, with special multipliers during promotions.

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

  • Points are automatically tracked in your account—just swipe your owner card at checkout to earn and redeem.

Exclusive Coupons:

  • Opt in to email marketing for special monthly coupons.

  • Redeem at checkout for instant savings.

Coffee Bar & Sandwich Punch Cards:

  • Automatically track purchases—no paper card needed!

  • Enjoy a free coffee or sandwich after 10 purchases.

Join Today and Make a Difference

Your membership isn’t just a transaction—it’s an investment in a healthier, stronger community.

Your Share – Your Voice – Your Vote – Your Co-op!

Sign Up Here