Here at Manna we are proud to have the support of our local community organizations. One such organization that supports the Conejo Valley Food Bank is the National Charity League tour. NCL was founded in 1970 as a philanthropic organization that promotes leadership, community service and cultural awareness. Members are mothers and their daughters. According to Westlake Magazine, the Conejo Valley Chapter of NCL has over 230 active members who contribute greater than 10,000 hours annually through...
The Conejo Valley Food Bank, Manna, wants to express our profound gratitude to our community for making the first Feinstein Challenge such a huge success! The numbers are impressive. The Feinstein Challenge amounted to over $50,000 in cash donations and gathered over 31,000 food items. That brings the total value of the effort to over $81,000. Once again the Conejo Valley has stepped up to help those who need a boost. The community has strongly supported us since 1971, recognizing that we have no...
The MANNA food pantry opens at 10:00 on Saturday mornings, but lots goes on inside before the doors open to our clients. Here's a look at one recent Saturday morning at Manna. 7:30 - The MANNA truck begins rounds to pick up food donations from local grocery stores. 8:00 - The doors and gates are unlocked and lights are turned on. 8:10 - Volunteers begin to arrive. First in is a 7th grader who has been working at Manna for two years. He starts by carefully stocking bagels on the bread shelves...
One of the main reasons that Manna Conejo Valley Food Pantry of Thousand Oaks, California is capable of providing food for the needy is through community support. Our volunteers and donations help us maintain vision for this civic organization, which we hope will continue with expansion in the future. The 2064 Visions Program for the City of Thousand Oaks is a viable part of the 50th anniversary of the city. Residents have the opportunity to guide Thousand Oaks' next 50 years with grassroots committees...