Our History of Serving Those In Need

The Shepherd’s Pantry organization is a result of merging two food pantries: Cory’s Kitchen, founded in 1996, and Shepherd’s Pantry, founded in 2004. In 2005, Cory’s Kitchen opened its first facility in Irwindale and expanded to multiple sites throughout the valley. Shepherd’s Pantry began as a free emergency food delivery service with a small group of volunteers delivering food from a storage unit in Glendora.

Cory’s Kitchen often supported Shepherd’s Pantry. Cory’s Kitchen provided leadership—not just on operating a successful food pantry but also on providing emotional and spiritual support. In July 2019, we celebrated the merging of both pantries.

Since the inception of both pantries, additional services have been added to support individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. Some of those services have included haircutting, clothing stores, homeless food programs, reading and math tutoring, Christmas Toy Store, community food baskets, Summer Reading Camps, an emergency assistance program, health fairs, and school supply giveaways.