Culture is defined as the attitudes and behavior characteristic of a particular social group. There are ways of understanding poverty that we hold in common at Despensa de la Paz.…
The pandemic began in earnest just over one year ago here in MKE. Nobody could imagine what was to come in the months ahead. Life changed quickly and everyone in…
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.…
Saturday - February 27, 2021 So many people want to help but don’t know what to do or where to start. Start small and go see — come for a…
Volunteer Richard talks about giving and receiving joy at the pantries! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IDeDSQUyZE
We got to see some amazing things, today. It was zero degrees this morning and I saw someone give their coat to another person who had no coat. No fanfare.…
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
It was an ordinary day, much like any other day at the pantry where community members wait for their groceries. Many faces come and go, yet connections develop between strangers…
A new year is on the horizon and with it comes new hope and new challenges. Friedens couldn’t have made it through the previous year without the support of so…
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
