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To put it simply: Iowa Food Coop is an online ordering system for Iowa produced food. Our members have access to over 1,500 Iowa produced products, which they order on a bi-weekly schedule.
To put it simply: Iowa Food Coop is an online ordering system for Iowa produced food. Our members have access to over 1,500 Iowa produced products, which they order on a bi-weekly schedule.
When you shop at Iowa Food Coop you are not supporting corporate interests. The money you spend goes directly into the pockets of our producers and into making IFC a great alternative to the conventional food system. You can feel great about the money you spend at IFC. (Pictured: The family behind Graze & Co.)
When you shop at Iowa Food Coop you are not supporting corporate interests. The money you spend goes directly into the pockets of our producers and into making IFC a great alternative to the conventional food system. You can feel great about the money you spend at IFC. (Pictured: The family behind Graze & Co.)
Several IFC members buy at least half of the food they eat through us. By ordering on IFC’s bi-weekly schedule they cut their trips to the grocery store down significantly and know more about where their food comes from. No longer tempted by grocery aisles full of cookies and chips, they often find that their diets improve dramatically.
Several IFC members buy at least half of the food they eat through us. By ordering on IFC’s bi-weekly schedule they cut their trips to the grocery store down significantly and know more about where their food comes from. No longer tempted by grocery aisles full of cookies and chips, they often find that their diets improve dramatically.
Iowa Food Coop is a year-round option for eating local. Just because the farmer’s market season has ended or your CSA is done doesn’t mean you have to stop eating local. Purchase meat, greens, milk, vegetables, and more through IFC all winter long. (Pictured: Greenhouses of Lee's Greens)
Iowa Food Coop is a year-round option for eating local. Just because the farmer’s market season has ended or your CSA is done doesn’t mean you have to stop eating local. Purchase meat, greens, milk, vegetables, and more through IFC all winter long. (Pictured: Greenhouses of Lee's Greens)
During the ordering period, members shop by placing products in their shopping cart. Once a product is put in your cart, it stays there until the order cycle closes unless you remove it. There are no minimums or requirements to order; order only what you want, when you want!
During the ordering period, members shop by placing products in their shopping cart. Once a product is put in your cart, it stays there until the order cycle closes unless you remove it. There are no minimums or requirements to order; order only what you want, when you want!
After the order cycle closes, the producers log into the website to see who ordered what products. When the cart closes the producer gets a list of everything that was ordered that cycle and brings it to our Des Moines location the day before or morning of distribution. Since we only receive what was ordered we don’t have excess food to throw away.
After the order cycle closes, the producers log into the website to see who ordered what products. When the cart closes the producer gets a list of everything that was ordered that cycle and brings it to our Des Moines location the day before or morning of distribution. Since we only receive what was ordered we don’t have excess food to throw away.
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No! There are no minimums or requirements to order. Order only when you want.

Yes! Most of our product selection is online, but we also offer a variety of local products at our storefront. Members and non-members welcome!

Location:

4944 Franklin, Suite G, Des Moines location.

Hours:

Monday + Friday 1 – 6 PM

Saturday 10 AM – 1 PM

You do not need to be a member to shop at our storefront location, but ordering online requires a membership. You can try a free trial membership for two cycles! Start free trial now!

You may pick up on a following day during our storefront hours at our Franklin location. Please contact us at info@iowafood.coop if you are fully unable to pick up your order.

Your $50 membership fee may be redeemed if you decide to leave the co-op.

Check out all available products + prices by clicking here.

Please check out our Shopping FAQ for questions related to ordering + shopping.

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Join now. Sign up today and get two opportunities to shop for free, then become a member with a one-time $50 fee. The annual fee is only $10 each following year.

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Order online every other week. The co-op follows a bi-weekly shopping cycle; you can shop from Sunday at noon until the following Sunday at 11:59 PM. Click here to see if the cart is open.

get your food

Pick up your order or have it delivered. Check out our pick-up and delivery locations below. Have too much to do? Have your delivery brought to your door by our Home Delivery service (currently only available in Des Moines).

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PAYment types, etc

We accept EBT and waive membership + co-op fees for all EBT members. Choose ‘EBT’ under ‘Membership Type’ when filling out your membership form.

You can pay online using Paypal, or pay at time of pick-up using check or cash. We also take credit/debit cards at our Franklin location.

A 15% cooperative fee is added to all orders. This helps keep the lights on and pay for administrative expenses and equipment.

"We LOVE Iowa Food Cooperative! Thank you for your valuable and healthy local Iowa options. Most appreciated and delicious!"
Leslie + Clif
IFC Members
PICK-UP LOCATIONS

Iowa Food Cooperative

Distribution occurs on distribution Fridays from Noon – 7 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM – 2 PM.

4944 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310

The cost is a $5.00 flat fee plus $1.00 per mile. The coop fee is charged on the mileage but not on the base fee. Mileage is calculated to the nearest 1/10th of a mile one-way from 4944 Franklin to your delivery address.

DELIVERIES WILL BE MADE BETWEEN 4:00-7:00 PM on distribution Thursdays.

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United Church of Christ

4:30 to 5:30 pm on distribution Thursdays.
602 SE Delaware Avenue
Ankeny, IA 50021-3502

Iowa State Extension Office

5 to 6 pm on distribution Thursdays.
200 W Second Ave
Indianola, IA 50125

Early Morning Harvest

4:30-5:30 PM on distribution Thursdays.
2425 Willow Ave. 
Panora, IA 50216

Pleasant Hill City Hall

5-5:30 PM on distribution Thursdays.
Distribution will be from the Library at 5151 Maple Dr # 2, Pleasant Hill, IA

Slow Down Coffee Co

5:30 – 7 PM on distribution Fridays.
Slow Down Coffee Co is located at 3613 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

Maple Grove Church

5-6 PM on distribution Thursdays.
9155 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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