Get cozy and enjoy the season with this easy crock pot recipe for pasta fagioli. The winter is starting to leave us, so it's time to savor the last bits of cold. What better way to do that than with a cozy crock pot soup recipe? Try this pasta fagioli recipe that you can throw together for a warming, nourishing meal. 2 pounds of ground beef 1 onion, finely chopped 3 carrots, finely chopped 4 stalks of celery, finely chopped 1 28-oz can of diced tomatoes, undrained 1 16-oz can...
The 7th Annual Basketball Give Back Game is coming up! Mark your calendar today. Do you ever find yourself wanting to make a difference, but not sure how to do that? We have good news! There's an upcoming event that's as fun as it is meaningful, and it gives you the chance to catch some great basketball games while making an impact on your community! On Saturday, March 12th, head to the Thousand Oaks High School Gym (2323 Moorpark Road) between 1:00 and 9:00 p.m. to catch the Basketball Give...
Barbara has lived in the Conejo Valley for 30 years. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and a retired medical assistant. She worked for most of her life until her husband passed away and her rheumatoid arthritis became so debilitating, leaving her to face difficult financial challenges alone. To ease the burden of winter utility bills and constant medical prescriptions, Barbara relies on Manna and its pantry to supply the food she so desperately needs. Barbara confides that while Manna’s pantry...
The annual Boy Scout's "Scouting for Food" event has returned! On Saturday, February 27th, local Boy Scout troops throughout the Conejo Valley will get involved in one of the biggest food drives we have each year! Every February, these troops head out into local neighborhoods to pass out informational flyers and bags to households. Then, on the 27th they'll be returning to those homes to pick up bags that have been stocked with non-perishable food items. They collect the bags so Manna Conejo...
The holidays are over and routine is back in full swing! It’s time to make nightly suppers a little less stressful, and a little more healthy! Try a delicious white bean and chicken chili dish to warm yourself up over the winter months! The best news is that most of these ingredients are available at Manna’s pantry! INGREDIENTS: 2 (14.5-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed 4 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon oil 1 large yellow onion, diced small 1 (8-ounce) can mild green chili’s 1...