by Shepherd's Pantry | Jun 7, 2023 | Client Stories
Years ago there was a client named “Joseph”. He would pull up to Shepherd’s Pantry driving his pickup truck with Tommy, his little son, strapped into a car seat. Joseph’s wife had walked out on both of them and he was in financial hardship. He came to Shepherd’s...
by Shepherd's Pantry | Jun 7, 2023 | Client Stories
“Tracy” and “John” are sister and brother who are intellectually impaired adults. They live in a home with their sibling who does the very best to provide them with shelter and necessities. Coming to Shepherd’s Pantry to get groceries helps to cover their food...
by Shepherd's Pantry | Jun 7, 2023 | Client Stories
One Monday, before leaving with her order of food, “Karen” sought out the Pantry coordinator. She hugged her and cried, saying that she had gotten a job and would no longer be coming to the Pantry for help. Karen thanked the coordinator repeatedly and said, “You will...
by Shepherd's Pantry | Jun 7, 2023 | Client Stories
“Ruth” and “Paul”, an elderly couple, are Pantry clients. Paul comes to the Pantry for help with food because they face high medical expenses for Ruth. He is her primary care giver 24 hours a day. She needs help with basic daily movements. He helps her to get from her...
by Shepherd's Pantry | Jun 7, 2023 | Client Stories
A veteran named “Tom” is one of our clients. He is waiting for a knee replacement operation from the VA hospital. His daughter lives with them now while she is going to school. He wants her to get her education so she will get a better job when she graduates. The...
by Shepherd's Pantry | Jun 7, 2023 | Client Stories
One of our clients, “Paulette”, has been coming to the Pantry for a very long time. She only comes when she needs the help and we may only see her twice a year. One of her children is a special needs student. She comes to the pantry when she is financially strained...
