In the heart of St. Louis, HOSCO Shift is transforming lives with a bold, mission-driven approach to community empowerment. HOSCO–short for Holistic Organic Sustainable Cooperative–is a nonprofit organization focused on sustainable food systems, cooperative business training, and economic development around the city.
From their early days preparing to open their first building to the impactful programs they run today, WIN Warehouse has been honored to play a small role in helping them grow.
Their Mission
HOSCO Shift, founded by Gibron Jones alongside his father in 2010, is dedicated to creating solutions around food justice and food access.
Its prominent initiative is North Sarah Food Hub, whose mission is to shape the St. Louis community’s food and agriculture systems with a people-first approach. While providing access to fresh, local, and nutritious food, they build stronger connections between producers and consumers, foster economic development, and promote a culture of food literacy and sustainability.
WIN Warehouse’s Impact
When HOSCO Shift first became a Premium Member of WIN in 2019, they were preparing to open the doors of their original building on Manchester Avenue. Launching a new space from the ground up is no easy feat, but they came to WIN with vision, determination, and a long list of practical needs.
Thanks to WIN’s network of donated goods and deeply discounted pricing, HOSCO Shift was able to outfit its entire facility with high-quality essentials without breaking its budget. The first order included everything from refrigerators and fire extinguishers to mop buckets, fans, wardrobe lockers, pallet jacks, cold storage jackets, boots, and even utility carts and sprinklers. These essential items allowed them to create a safe, functional, and welcoming environment from day one.
Continuing the Mission
In the years since, their membership has helped them stay equipped as their programs and impact have grown. By leveraging the resources available through WIN, they’ve been able to dedicate more of their funding and focus to what matters most: investing in people, neighborhoods, and opportunity.
We’re proud to support organizations like HOSCO Shift that are building something bigger than themselves. As they continue their work, we’re here to make sure they’re equipped for whatever comes next.
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