Access Programs

The Whole Foods Co-op Essentials Discount program provides a deeper discount on everyday items for our Owners who are enrolled in a qualifying program.

Participants receive 20% off:

• All fresh fruits and vegetables
• Co+op Basics, including all Field Day-branded items
• Select essentials throughout the store, including dairy, deli, meats, breads and frozen products (look for the ‘E’ logo!)

To receive the Essentials Discount, you must be a Whole Foods Co-op Owner and verify with customer service that you are participating in a qualifying program, listed below.

Joining the Essentials Discount program is free. Participants enrolled in the Access Discount program as of May 31, 2026 have been automatically enrolled into the Essentials Discount program. Participation is validated on a yearly basis.

This program is funded by Whole Foods Co-op and is also partially funded through the GIVE! Round Up program.

Spend up to $10 on fresh fruits and vegetables on Tuesdays, and you’ll receive a matching amount in Fresh Dollars, which you can use to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables during your next shopping trip.

Anyone (whether they’re an Owner of the Co-op or not) enrolled in a qualifying program is invited to sign up for this free program!

To sign up, simply stop by our Customer Service Counter at either store. We’ll ask for your contact information and proof of participation in a qualifying program (listed below). You’ll receive a card that you can scan when you check out. If you are an Owner, you’ll just need to provide your Owner card, as usual. Participation is validated on a yearly basis. Limit one Fresh Dollars account per household.

Owners enrolled in Whole Foods Co-op Essentials Discount before August 4, 2026 will automatically be enrolled in Fresh Dollars! You will recieve Fresh Dollars in addition to the Essentials Discount.

The Fresh Dollars program is sponsored by Essentia Health and will also be partially funded through the GIVE! Round Up program starting in 2027.

The Fran Skinner Memorial Matching Fund supports subsidized Co-op Ownership of up to $80 to assist Whole Foods Co-op Owners in purchasing equity stock in Whole Foods Co-op. Created in 1991, the name of the fund honors one of our founding members and long-time social justice advocate in our community, Fran Skinner.

To qualify for subsidized Ownership, individuals must show proof of participation in one of the below qualifying programs when signing up. Become an Owner at the Customer Service Counter at either of our stores or online. If filling out the web form, check the box: “Owners with Limited Means – $20, Bring Verification when Collecting Ownership Materials.”

This program is funded through the GIVE! Round Up program.