Hot summer nights call out for something crisp and cool and this wonderfully light Pea Salad with crisp bacon, creamy cheddar cheese and the POP of cool peas is just the ticket to lower the temperature at dinner time. It makes the perfect side dish or potluck take-along and goes great with grilled meats. Even a baked salmon dinner will scream Summer when served with this pea salad at its side. INGREDIENTS: ½ pound of bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled or finely chopped 1 pound fresh peas (or...
The first few weeks of the school year can be a constant merry-go-round of activities and settling into a routine. To make dinner time a bit less stressful, try this delicious and filling one-pot meal. The Thai-inspired casserole with its jasmine rice and coconut milk is just exotic enough to break you out of your dinner rut, but flavorful enough to keep the kids happy. And best of all, most of the ingredients are available at Manna’s pantry. INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. Oil 1 1/2 Cups Minced onion 1...
It is almost time for Ralph’s registration again! Registration for the new term starts on September 1, 2015, so make sure to mark your calendar. If you are currently enrolled in the Ralphs Community Contribution Program, your account will stay active until August 31, 2015. You are then required to re-register by using the scanbar letter or by going to www.ralphs.com for the new term in order to continue giving back. Registering online is very easy and only takes a couple of minutes. If you have...
The Conejo Valley is a prosperous, upscale suburban community with an average income of $119,000. So why do we need a local food pantry here? Because the average income of a Manna client family is $16,116 and we help reduce their food budgets so they can cover all the other costs of living here. That’s why. Here’s a closer look at some of our clients. 65% of Manna clients are families with children. Mike and his wife both lost their jobs at the same time. After going through their savings,...
Manna’s 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, held August 26th, was a great time to thank the dozens of people who spend hundreds of hours helping Manna and its clients. Lisa Phillips, computer volunteer extraordinaire, was kind enough to host the brunch at her home, which featured a fun sweet and savory crepes station presented by Catering of Paris. Board President, Bob Engler, spoke with the group, further sharing the Board’s appreciation of the volunteer’s dedication and updating them on Manna’s...