Edible Garden Gardening is a great way to get outside and enjoy the warm summer weather. It is also a great way to help end hunger! Planting an edible garden at your home, with a Community Garden Project or working with a school in the community is the perfect way to help Manna supply those in need with fresh fruits and veggies! With just a little bit of land, you can help to make sure that everyone throughout the Conejo Valley has access to delicious and nutritious fruits and veggies. If you do...
Canned salmon is a protein packed item offered through Manna’s food pantry. It’s nutrient rich and so good for you. When made into patties there is nothing like it for a light dinner on a hot summer day. Serve the patties by themselves or load them up on a burger bun with your favorite toppings for a satisfying alternative to beef. Super Easy Salmon Patty’s INGREDIENTS 2 cans salmon, drained 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped fine 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs, seasoned or plain 1⁄4 c up parsley, chopped (if...
Start the Summer off right with Manna’s new monthly recipes. Each month we will share a healthy recipe, using items our clients can choose from the pantry. These healthy recipes are meant to help keep budgets lean in tough economic times while providing great taste and nutrition. Each month Manna will feature quick, healthy and economical recipes with the working family in mind. The recipes provide well-balanced meals that can be prepared in about 30-minutes and cost a family less than $10 to...
Please stop by the week before, or Friday the 3rd. We hope you have a wonderful and festive Fourth Of July!
Each summer thousands of children leave school for summer vacation, but for the children of low-income families or families who struggle financially summer vacation is no picnic. While many children count the days they’ll have to swim, go to the beach, camp, hike or play with friends, children who live in food insecure households anxiously count the number of meals they’ll miss when they don’t have access to school meal programs. Conejo Valley schools aren’t just places for children to learn—they...