Support Your Co-op

Cooperatives have existed for centuries, creating processes for sustainable and healthy communities.

Dear Cooperative Community

Thank you for the support we have seen since the launch of this campaign. We are making progress on our recovery and are grateful for the outpouring of care for the co-op.

How You Can Help Right Now:

Shop at the Co-op:

Choose us for your groceries—every purchase directly supports our mission. Shop at our Isla Vista store at 6575 Seville Road.

Donate Today:

Every dollar matters. Your contributions will help stabilize our cash flow during this critical time. Your donation dollars go directly to support our workers & vendors, to pay for needed repairs and upgrades to keep the co-op running smoothly.

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$25-50 Community Love Donation:

Donations of this size are bundled together to maximize each person’s impact towards the greater good. Together we can do great things!

$100-$200 Co-op Workforce Donation:

Donations of this size are used to fund payroll hours for co-op staff to work on improving shopping experience.

$500 Local Food Support Donation:

Donations of this size are used to pay local vendors more quickly and ensure this crucial segment of our local foodshed is nourished in return.

$1,000 Co-op Sustainable Equipment Donation:

Donations of this size are used to repair and maintain coolers and infrastructure to ensure co-op equipment is energy efficient and sustainable.

$5,000 Cooperative Immediate Action Donation:

Donations of this size are used to cover immediate expenses for operations, including payroll, purchases, and repairs that keep the stores running smoothly.

$10,000 Cooperative Sustainability Donation:

Donations of this size are used to invest in the long-term future of food access in the neighborhoods we serve. Sustainability donations ease pressure on cash flow and have a lasting impact on how the co-op operates over the coming months. These donations allow us to focus on implementing a long-term plan for sustainability and success.

$25,000 Cooperative Angel Donation:

Donations of this size provide immediate relief and sustainability of all operations: supporting our workers, bolstering partnerships with local food producers, and maintaining our physical store. Angel donations provide important working capital that gets us to our goals more swiftly.

$100,000 Cooperative Legacy Donation:

Donations of this size have a deep impact on the cooperative into future generations. The Legacy Donation provides funds to all areas of the cooperative, alleviating the immediate pressures on cash and allowing the co-op to improve operations, serve our community, and proactively plan for sustainability into future generations.

Our Coop Principles

How you can partner with your co-op:

Spread the Word: Tell your friends and neighbors about the co-op and encourage them to contribute or join as a member-owner. Volunteer with our Ambassador Program.

Participate: Attend our upcoming events and fundraisers. Connect with other members and build momentum for change.

Stay Engaged: Keep your co-op equity active and complete our feedback survey to help shape the future of your co-op.

What's to love about food co-ops?

Consumer Co-op Model

An animated info-graphic demonstrating just a few of the social, economic, and environmental impacts that food co-ops have on their local communities. How does your grocery store check out?