Final Cycle of Free Food Offerings Begins May 14

For the past two years, we’ve been honored to partner with Grow Food Northampton through the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) grant. This program has allowed us to offer free, locally sourced food to our community while directly supporting regional farmers and food producers.

As the LFPA grant period comes to an end, we want to let you know that our final free food offering cycle will run from May 14 through May 31.

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together—expanding access to healthy food, strengthening our local food system, and building deeper connections between neighbors and growers. Thank you to everyone who took part in this effort, and special thanks to our partners at Grow Food Northampton.

While this particular program is ending, our commitment to food access continues through our Food For All program. This ongoing initiative offers a 10% discount on most co-op purchases for qualifying participants. You don’t need to be a co-op owner to join.



Food For All Program


 

Food for All is a program where participants receive a 10% discount on their co-op purchases (excluding beer, wine, gift cards, and co-op ownership). The Food for All program is open to everyone in the community, you do not need to be a River Valley Co-op owner to be eligible. To qualify you must have or present a current MassHealth card, SNAP card, Fuel Assistance Letter, WIC Card, proof of SSDI or a letter from the city about subsidized housing due to disability. Participants can also qualify if they have been referred to us by our local service organization partners due to food insecurity.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the FOOD FOR ALL application, available at our Northampton and Easthampton Customer Service Desks. Applications are also available at the Northampton Survival Center and Food Bank of Western MA.
  1. Bring one of the following for verification of your eligibility:
  • Up-to-date SNAP card
  • WIC proof of delivery
  • SSDI proof of benefits
  • Up-to-date SNAP MassHealth card
  • Fuel Assistance Letter
  1. Bring your application, proof of eligibility, and a photo ID to the Customer Service Desk at River Valley Co-op.

How to Receive Discount

Show this card at the register when you make a purchase to receive your 10% discount. You will be eligible for the program discount through the end of June 2025. You will need to reapply each year to continue participation in the program.

Use of a discount card by anyone other than an approved individual will result in termination from the program.