our brands buy local local products local central the afs advantage our history member services afs food service home we have 70 years experience serving local grocers with quality products and services . join the cause . learn how you can be part of an incredible team helping independent retailers be successful . learn how your product can be sold in over 400 independent and corporate stores across the intermountain west . associated food stores and its members are making news across the west . no supplier features a stronger more widely accepted private label program than western family . the western family label has become synonymous throughout the mountain west for quality and value . locally owned businesses cater to the cultural base of the neighborhoods it serves . where we live shop and play is the foundation of our community . unique businesses are vital to the diverse character of our neighborhoods . there are lots of things happening at associated food stores and our member retailers . click on the magnifying glass to get a peek and access to our communications blog . you can also follow us on twitter or facebook careers trademarks and permissions contact afs store locator employee access vendor access store access faq s 2016 associated food stores