Casa de los Pobres is run by a group of Franciscan nuns and they serve thousands of people breakfast every month. Lunch was cut off the menu because they ran out of money and food. Their clinic also provides medical care and the sisters even visit their flock at home.

The House of the Poor relies on donations and volunteers. Here, Sister Armida Andrade who runs the house gives a quick tour and explains how the violence has stifled donations and volunteers the House of the Poor relies upon. Too dangerous they say though she says their part of town, not far from downtown, remains calm.

“We just hope and pray that things will change… soon.

To donate money to Casa de los Pobres - House of the Poor write to:

P.O. Box 432256
San Ysidro, CA 92173