OUR VALUES

JONS opened in March 1977, born out of one family’s experience immigrating to LA. The founders of JONS came to LA in the 1960s, and quickly became committed to helping other recent immigrants adjust to their new lives by making available the foods and ingredients that were familiar to them. Decades later, JONS has become a testament to many similar stories of transnational, and trans-cultural, families. JONS was the first Los Angeles grocery of its kind to provide access to international foods. From the spiced, earthy staples of Central and South America to the scented oils and grains of the Middle East, from the richness of Europe’s hearth to the opulent sauces and sweetmeats of Asia, JONS continues to pay tribute to the eclectic variety of foods shared and savored by thousands.