From Living on the Streets to Volunteering at a Food Pantry
From Living on the Streets to Volunteering at a Food Pantry
When Paul took the initiative to turn his life around, it was thanks to his local food pantry, the Fred Jordan Mission.
A few years ago, Paul was living on the streets of Skid Row. Not only was he homeless, but he was addicted to drugs, had an aneurysm, and bone cancer, and had recently lost his mother. Paul had reached rock bottom.
With nowhere to go, Paul started going to the Fred Jordan Mission for food. The Mission, located in the Skid Row neighborhood in Downtown Los Angeles, welcomed him every time, offering him food, hygiene kits, clothes, and words of hope that would change Paul’s life.Â
Paul felt welcomed each time, and slowly, started getting involved, helping out in any way he could. He started getting serious about volunteering more and more at the Fred Jordan Mission, and even though the delicious food was a drive, he enjoyed giving back to the community.
Now, with his life turned around, Paul continues to give back as a volunteer, helping the Mission that helped him so much. He also communicates directly with those who live on the streets and need someone to talk to or simply offers a hot meal or anything that he and the Mission can help with.
By supporting the Food Bank, you’re helping programs like the one available at the Fred Jordan Mission thrive in its community. Consider donating to the Food Bank today.
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