Welcome to Provisions — wholesale ordering for co-op communities
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Welcome to Provisions — wholesale ordering for co-op communities

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Provisions below. Questions are organized by topic. Click any question to expand the answer.

About Provisions

What is Provisions?

Provisions is Feather River Food Co-op's online wholesale ordering platform. It gives members, local businesses, and community organizations access to a wide range of products at wholesale prices, with orders placed online and picked up in store.

What suppliers are available on Provisions?

Provisions currently carries products from UNFI, Co+op Deals, and Co+op Basics. Feather River Food Co-op plans to expand this offering to include products from local and regional suppliers. Browse the homepage to see what is currently available.

How is Provisions different from shopping in store?

Provisions gives you wholesale discounted pricing on all products available in-store, as well as access to products not available in-store. Most items are ordered by the case or in larger quantities. Orders are placed online in advance and picked up in store on a set schedule.

Accounts & Sign Up

Who can use Provisions?

Feather River Food Co-op members can set up a household account. Local businesses, restaurants, schools, nonprofits, and other organizations can apply for a business account.

How do I sign up?

Visit our Sign Up page to get started. Household members will receive an activation email once their account is set up. Business applicants will be contacted by our team to complete account setup and confirm pricing.

I am a member but did not receive an activation email. What should I do?

Check your spam or junk folder first. If you still cannot find it, contact us and we will get you sorted out.

How do I access Provisions?

You can access Provisions directly at your co-op's Provisions site. We also recommend bookmarking the link for easy access.

Ordering

How do I place an order?

Browse the supplier collections of products, add items to your cart, and place your order before the supplier's order deadline. For a step-by-step walkthrough, visit our How to Shop page.

How much do I have to buy?

There is no minimum order amount. Most items are only available in case quantities, for example: cases of 12 cans of beans or 6 bottles of salad dressing. Some categories, like wellness products, are available in smaller quantities. The minimum order quantity is shown on each item listing.

What happens if an item I ordered is out of stock?

If an item is unavailable at the time of fulfillment, it will be removed from your order and you will not be charged for it. We do not back-order items. You are welcome to place an order for the item in a future order. We will let you know if a product is expected to be out of stock long-term.

Can I reorder past purchases?

Yes. You can view your order history under "My Account" and quickly reorder items from your account. You can also save items to a favorites list for easy access.

A product I am looking for is not showing up. What should I do?

Our catalog is updated regularly but may not always reflect real-time supplier inventory. If you think a product is missing, contact us and we will do our best to help.

Pricing & Discounts

How does Provisions pricing work?

Provisions pricing has a Base Price with additional discounts depending on your membership and/or business status. Base prices are lower than retail for most items. For full details, visit the Household Guide or Business Guide.

What is Co+op Deals?

Co+op Deals is a national co-op program offering rotating sale prices on a variety of products. These promotions are available on Provisions. Due to order lead time, Co+op Deals sale periods on Provisions begin and end earlier than in-store dates. Current deal dates are listed on the homepage and at the top of the Co+op Deals collection page.

What is Co+op Basics?

Co+op Basics is a national co-op program offering a consistent selection of everyday staples at reliably low prices year-round.

Will my membership discount apply to Provisions purchases?

Products are already priced with wholesale member discounts included. Additional member discounts do not stack on top of Provisions pricing. Owner rewards points do not accrue on Provisions purchases.

Payment & Pickup

How do I pay for my order?

Your payment method is entered at checkout but is not charged when you place your order. Your card is charged once your order has arrived, been reviewed by our staff, and marked as ready for pickup. You will receive a confirmation email at that time.

How will I know when my order is ready?

You will receive an email notification when your order has arrived and is ready for pickup.

Where do I pick up my order?

All orders are picked up from the co-op receiving area. When you arrive, let the Customer Service know you have a Provisions order waiting and they will assist you. Please do not attempt to go into Receiving without a Feather River Food Co-op employee. Please pick up your order in a timely manner after receiving your notification.

Returns

Can I return a Provisions order?

Please review your cart carefully before submitting an order. Provisions items are only returnable if they arrive damaged and have not yet left the co-op premises. If your order arrives damaged, let us know before leaving and we can process a return. Provisions items are not returnable once they have left the co-op.

Still have a question?

Reach out and we'll be happy to help with ordering, your account, or anything else.