2390 Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098 • Get Directions • 815-315-1541
2390 Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098 • Get Directions • 815-315-1541

FOODshed Co-op social justice statement

Social Justice Statement

In an effort to further our Mission and Values, the Food Shed Co-op developed a Social Justice Statement to emphasize our core values. The Social Justice Statement is a living-document that will expect to change once the cooperative hires a General Manager. We welcome any and all comments regarding this effort.

Food Shed Co-op Social Justice Statement

“Social justice is LOVE applied to systems, policies, and cultures.” – Bernice King

One of the seven core principles as a cooperative is “concern for community.” In this cooperative spirit, the Food Shed Co-op is defining social justice as “a process of building individual and community capacity for collaborative action with the purpose of empowering all people.” As part of our mission, to inspire and empower community, we strive to promote and help build an ethical, equitable, inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and well-fed community.

The Food Shed will promote a culture of belonging for our community and staff, where people of all backgrounds (race, ability levels, gender, sexual orientation, age, culture, religion, socio-economic status, and education levels) can acknowledge differences and share common values without fear. Hate has no home here. Our grocery store will be a place for dialogue, empathy, respect, and celebration. Together as Food Shed Co-op owners along with our supporters, we have the ability to influence positive change, and we are stronger together. What we do matters.

We recognize this is only a statement. Once we have hired our GM, we will define and share our action items, detailing how the Food Shed Coop will be enacting social justice in our systems, policies, products, and culture. Please join us in our efforts.

In an effort to further our Mission and Values, the Food Shed Co-op developed a Social Justice Statement to emphasize our core values. The Social Justice Statement is a living-document that will expect to change once the cooperative hires a General Manager. We welcome any and all comments regarding this effort.