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.

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 partners benefit from having our member-owners shop at their businesses and from increased exposure through our program outreach and marketing

* Our community benefits from how the partnership supports our local economy

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.

**Upon completion of this application, please submit your logo and at least one high resolution marketing image to marketing@islavistafood.coop.