What’s Our Priority? Shepherd’s Pantry is an essential service provider involved in local Covid-19 relief efforts. When the coronavirus pandemic began, we made an intentional commitment to continue providing food to our community. It did not take long before we realized the severity of the situation, and we had to adapt our procedures and policies quickly.…
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Our mission is to provide food, resources and services from a faith-based perspective to those in need. We value the dignity of all individuals and strive to promote their independence. Since Shepherd’s Pantry expanded to three locations, we have been asking ourselves what is the purpose of our food pantry? Are we a…
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As people find themselves needing food support, often their lives have become complicated beyond their ability to manage it. Increased housing expenses or decreased job income all factor into a whirlwind of problems and challenges. At Shepherd’s Pantry we have moved to increase our time and ability to provide ‘Resource Counseling’ to each client coming…
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The local community has certainly come together in support of Shepherd’s Pantry! We encourage all pantry friends to thank these local supporters. This year’s Gala Sponsors include; SAPPHIRE America’s Christian Credit Union Christian Community Credit Union Glenkirk Church Reynolds Buick GMC Aiwasian-Ampudia Family PEARL Albert Hernandez Colley Ford Emanate Health Foothill Transit Martindale Commercial Weikert…
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Beginning August 3rd, Glenkirk Church, Glendora will provide showers, breakfast and a sack lunch to homeless individuals and families for the fall months.
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Once a year, the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count takes place on the same evening every year by countless volunteers.
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After several years of consideration and planning, the leadership team with Cory’s Kitchen Food Pantry chose to retire, relinquish their role and merge the operation with Shepherd’s Pantry.
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Each summer, as the children spend their days without a teacher and homework assignments, they forget the good habits of reading and learning. This sets them behind as the new school year approaches, which can be frustrating for them and their teachers. At Shepherd’s Pantry we encourage the students to be prepared for school and…
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Welcome clients as they enter the facility; instruct clients regarding paperwork requirements; maintain client files. Our client admissions volunteers are the first contact clients have with Shepherd’s Pantry so it is important to have a warm and welcoming personality.
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On a weekly basis, assemble family food boxes and grocery bags for distribution; restock food shelves; help load/unload food truck. During the hours we are open to the public, fill client food orders and transport to their vehicle. Food handlers meet at the Pantry Monday and Tuesday mornings from 8:00 am to 11:00 am to assemble family food boxes and grocery bags for the week.
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