Our Despensa de la Paz pantry would be nothing without our morning crew. Self-dubbed “The Three Musketeers,” Lonnie, Jimmy, and Brian are at the very core of the Friedens family.…

Volunteer Richard talks about giving and receiving joy at the pantries! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDeDSQUyZE

Despensa volunteers Sam and Max discuss meeting the community's needs and making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyK0bgZ6PG8

Friedens volunteer Florida talks about empathizing with the pain of the community and lifting their spirits through service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-oVoB66BbM

Friedens Community Ministries would like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our volunteers, staff, community partners, and everyone who has kept Friedens running this year as a place…

Friedens volunteer and Eagle Scout, Vishnu, talks about completing his Eagle project for Despensa and working to provide hope to the community. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1xbpBEIhOs

Despensa site manager Max discusses approaching service from a place of vulnerability and both giving and receiving through service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l24aG26McMI

Friedens volunteers Rachel and Annette describe the process of getting the Despensa de la Paz pantry ready to serve the community every weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYns2Zr16Tc

Friedens volunteer Lonnie discusses how Friedens food pantries have remained pillars of dependability and positivity amidst the uncertainties of 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYPeEKGTkQk

Friedens Site Manager Cheryl breaks down how operations have changed to continue to meet the needs of the community during COVID. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii5uWhR3Jgk