Kids & Family
Pomona Nonprofit Gives Food To Those In Need And Second Chances To Rebuild Lives
"We like to say we work in the intersection of food insecurity and gang intervention," Augusto "Goose" Dolce, God's Pantry executive, said.
September 16, 2026
The nonprofit God's Pantry in Pomona serves around 10,000 families monthly, while nearly all of its staff have overcome homelessness, addiction, gangs, or incarceration.
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This often-neglected group of people is reshaping their lives and getting second chances while serving the community.
"We like to say we work in the intersection of food insecurity and gang intervention work," Augusto "Goose" Dolce, God's Pantry executive director, said.
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Randi Ethridge is in training with God's Pantry, CBS LA
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