Isla Vista Food Co Op

The co op is unique in that it is the only grocery store in santa barbara owned and controlled by its customers.

Isla vista food co op. The co op was founded over 40 years ago 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. Isla vista food co op an economic alternative founded on cooperative business principles and values 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. Co op curbside temporary service update. The co op is open to the public and was built to ensure that the community had access to affordable high quality food and that local farmers would have a place to sell their produce.

Without the national oversight that larger markets have the co op is able to make decisions quickly and based exclusively on the wants and needs of its customers. Since isla vista has not been annexed by either goleta or santa barbara remaining unincorporated only county funds are available for civic projects. From 9 5 9 19 morning pickups will be available from 8 30 11am. The isla vista food co op s ezra frame and ren pelzl work their shift.

Isla vista food co op solar powered community owned grocery open to everyone including non owners. I liked the faux meat options seitan tofurky sausages etc and the dry foods lining the wall in clear plastic bins. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of store manager at the iv food co op primary responsibilities include oversight of store operations including maintenance of equipment and store cleanliness scheduling training safety personnel management and strategic planning this is a full time retail position that requires the ability and willingness to work 3 to. My vegetarian bf turned me on to the food co op and i started to be more health conscious about what i put into my body.

The isla vista food co op was founded over 40 years ago and remains the only community owned grocery store in santa barbara county. Isla vista is home to a student housing cooperative the santa barbara student housing coop as well as a food cooperative the isla vista food co op. We will resume regular pickup times of 7 30 10am on 9 22.