Food poverty is a huge problem, but here at Manna, we are doing all that we can now, while also implementing long-term strategies that will ensure that the people who need food the most can get it. The problems facing our neighbors can't be fixed overnight, but with help from our partners in the community, we believe that the hunger problem can be reduced greatly. A little more about us; we strive to educate individuals, elected officials and area businesses about how hunger problems affect the...
People who want to make a difference in the Conejo Valley area can donate food to Manna. Manna accepts non-perishable canned goods without dents and unopened boxed food products. Donated food products should not have less than one-year expiration dates. Additionally, gardeners are free to donate homegrown tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, apples and other fresh fruits and vegetables. People can donate food by dropping off boxed items at the Manna pantry. In addition to donating food, Manna needs volunteers...
September 5, 2013 is Hunger Action Day, and it is the perfect time to get involved in your community and take action against hunger. Hunger Action Day falls on the first week of Hunger Action Month, an initiative that reaches out to individuals in an effort to educate them about the problem of hunger and help them figure out real and actionable things they can do to reduce the problems. Hunger is an extremely common problem throughout the nation and the world, and it can only be resolved with the...
With over 21,000 people facing hunger in the Conejo Valley, the discussions surrounding hunger issues are surprisingly limited. Through this blog, all of us at Manna are hoping to broaden the conversations and create a greater awareness about the hunger that exists in our area; that exists in every community in Ventura County. We’ll share what’s going on related to hunger relief, what we’re doing to enlighten the community about the challenges our struggling neighbors face every day and the special...
4th Annual Fine Food & Wine Festival "Making Your Dreams Come True" 5:30 p.m. at O’Gara Coach Rolls Royce Dealership, 3610 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., T.O. Tasting of California wines and gourmet appetizers. Silent auction, fashion show. Fundraiser for Manna food bank. Sponsored by Women’s Council of Realtors. Click here for tickets and more information!