Shepherd's Pantry

What Shepherd's Pantry does

Shepherd's Pantry is a California-registered non-profit organization (Non-Profit ID 20-8277679) headquartered in Glendora, California, that provides free food, clothing, and resource support services to residents of Los Angeles County experiencing hardship. Founded in 2004 and formed through the 2019 merger of Cory's Kitchen (est. 1996) and the original Shepherd's Pantry, the organization operates three physical distribution sites in Glendora, Irwindale, and El Monte, conducting four weekly food distributions plus a specialized homeless meal service at the Irwindale location. Its core offerings include a drive-through food pantry (canned, fresh, dairy, frozen, and bakery items, up to three visits per month per client), boutique-style clothing selection, free haircuts by registered stylists, case management, home food delivery within a 5-mile radius of Glendora, pet food assistance, and an annual Christmas Toy Store. Client paperwork is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese, reflecting the multilingual demographics of the East San Gabriel Valley.

The organization runs on a volunteer-driven operating model: more than 5,000 volunteers have contributed over 20,000 hours in 2024 alone, providing roughly 95% of all labor. There is no proprietary technology stack—operations rely on the DonorSnap donation platform, an Amazon Wishlist program, and standard distribution logistics. Shepherd's Pantry is funded entirely through a combination of individual donations, in-kind food and goods from the community, grants from foundations such as the Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant and Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Neighborhood Grant, and event-based fundraising (Empty Bowls, Breakfast of Champions). The organization is governed by a Board of Directors (2026 roster: Nancy Bonds as Board Chair, Andrew Bone as Vice Chair, Daniel Guzman as Treasurer, Rick Overson as Secretary, plus additional members). The organization served over 38,000 households and 92,000 individuals in 2024, was named California's Non-Profit of the Year in 2025, and transitioned executive leadership to Sabrina Bow, Ed.D. in March 2025.

Name

Shepherd's Pantry

Legal name

Shepherd's Pantry

Website

https://www.shepherdspantry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shepherd's Pantry is a faith-based, volunteer-driven non-profit organization that provides free food, clothing, case management, and support services to LA County residents in need through three drive-through distribution sites in Glendora, Irwindale, and El Monte. Founded in 2004 and merged with Cory's Kitchen in 2019, it serves over 92,000 individuals annually via community donations and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations: Shepherd's Pantry relies on financial donations from community members to operate facilities and provide support. Donations are accepted through their website via DonorSnap platform.
2. Food, Clothing, and Household Item Donations: Community donations of unopened food, gently used clothing, and household items are received and distributed to clients.
3. Grants and Foundation Support: The organization receives grant funding from foundations including Starbucks Foundation Neighborhood Grant and Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Neighborhood Grant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shepherd's Pantry is a faith-based nonprofit that provides free food distribution (drive-through pantries, home delivery, and homeless meal services), boutique-style clothing selection, free haircuts, pet food assistance, case management, and resource counseling to LA County residents in need. All services are provided at no cost to clients across three locations in Glendora, Irwindale, and El Monte, with operations powered by over 5,000 volunteers and funded by community donations and foundation grants.

Product overview

Shepherd's Pantry is a non-profit food pantry organization operating as a single, unified service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides food, clothing, and resource assistance through three locations in Glendora, Irwindale, and El Monte, Los Angeles County. Core services include Food Distribution Services (drive-through food pantry with produce, dairy, meat, and bakery items), Clothing Services (boutique-style selection at Glendora), and Homeless Meal Distribution (at Irwindale). Supporting programs include Haircut Services, Pet Food Services, Home Food Delivery, Christmas Toy Store, and the Empty Bowls fundraising event. The organization relies on volunteers for 95% of labor and is funded through donations via DonorSnap and Amazon Wishlist programs. Services are provided at no cost to LA County residents, with clients able to receive food three times monthly and clothing vouchers once per visit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Distribution Services
• Clothing Services
• Homeless Meal Distribution
• Haircut Services
• Pet Food Services
• Home Food Delivery Services
• Christmas Toy Store
• Empty Bowls Fundraising Event
• Breakfast of Champions Fundraiser

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 38,000 households and 92,000 individuals in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Glenkirk ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Host venue for Shepherd's Pantry's 3rd Annual Breakfast of Champions event on September 26, 2025.
• Azusa Pacific University (APU)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 March 2025APU volunteers host appreciation events for Shepherd's Pantry volunteers. APU students and staff organized the volunteer appreciation event in March 2025, providing raffle prizes and hosting at their amphitheater.
• First Christian Church of GlendoraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Host of annual 'Empty Bowl' fundraising event to raise money for Shepherd's Pantry and other food assistance programs.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Partner in the Empty Bowls fundraising event along with Glendora Police Department.
• Glendora Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2025Partner in the Empty Bowls fundraising event along with St. Vincent de Paul Society.
• St. John's Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2024Host site for Shepherd's Pantry's annual Christmas Toy Store event, providing space for families to receive toys.
• Home Again LAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2024Albert Hernandez of Home Again LA served as keynote speaker at Shepherd's Pantry's Second Annual Breakfast of Champions, speaking about community challenges.
• Los Angeles Regional Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShepherd's Pantry collaborates with LA Regional Food Bank as a partner agency, receiving food assistance through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This collaboration is fundamental to the organization's ability to serve thousands of households annually.
• New Beginnings ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for the La Puente location (now relocated to El Monte), providing continued support for community food distribution.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is a large-scale food distribution organization serving LA County, and Shepherd's Pantry is an active partner agency receiving food through TEFAP. Both organizations focus on food insecurity relief in overlapping LA County geographies.
• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: Catholic Charities of LA is a large social services nonprofit offering food assistance, housing, immigration support, and case management. It serves a similar low-income population in LA County with overlapping programs including food pantries.
• Salvation Army Southern California: The Salvation Army operates extensive food, shelter, and social services across Southern California, including Pasadena where former Shepherd's Pantry ED Jhoana Hirasuna previously served. Both share a faith-based approach to serving food-insecure and homeless populations.

Direct peers

• Food Forward: Food Forward is a Southern California nonprofit that recovers and distributes surplus produce to communities in need. Both organizations operate food distribution programs serving low-income populations in the greater LA region.
• Union Rescue Mission: Union Rescue Mission is a downtown LA nonprofit providing meals, shelter, and comprehensive services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Like Shepherd's Pantry, it addresses food insecurity and homelessness through faith-based programming in LA County.
• Los Angeles Mission: Los Angeles Mission is a homeless services nonprofit in Skid Row offering meals, recovery programs, and case management. Both organizations target unhoused populations with food distribution and wraparound support services in LA County.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society of Los Angeles: St. Vincent de Paul Society of Los Angeles provides food, shelter, and assistance to people in need. Shepherd's Pantry collaborates with the local SVdP chapter on joint fundraising events like Empty Bowls, and both share a faith-based social services model serving LA County.
• Westside Food Bank: Westside Food Bank is a Santa Monica-based food bank distributing food through partner agencies in western LA County. It operates a similar hub-and-pantry model serving low-income residents through partner pantries.
• Meals on Wheels of Los Angeles: Meals on Wheels of LA provides home-delivered meals and groceries to seniors and others in need. Like Shepherd's Pantry, it offers home food delivery within a defined LA County radius and supports food-insecure populations including seniors.
• MEND (Meet Each Need with Dignity): MEND is a San Fernando Valley nonprofit providing food, clothing, case management, and supportive services to low-income families. Both organizations share a dignity-focused, faith-rooted approach to comprehensive poverty relief in LA County.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/shepherdspantry
• Instagraminstagram.com/shepherdspantry
• Xx.com/ShepherdPantry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shepherdspantry

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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