- Currently serving about 1,000 people a month in a pantry the size of a single-car garage.
- Our facility has difficulty managing the more than 1,700 annual food drives.
- We now rent warehouse space to hold much of our non-perishable food donations.
- We have limited parking for clients, donors, volunteers and staff.
- EVERYTHING happens at the front door!
- The Capital Campaign has begun, and we have reached 62% of our $2.5 million goal!
What will our new building bring?
- Close to 5,000 square feet of pantry, food storage & sorting, classroom and office space. We have purchased the building at 95 N. Oakview Drive, in Thousand Oaks; a facility that will be 4.5 times larger than our current one.
- We will triple the size of the Pantry and install commercial coolers that can handle larger donations.
- A comfortable and inviting client intake and waiting area.
- On-site storage and inventory management for highly variable food stock and selections.
- Pantry design that allows for efficient client flow.
- Covered, secure food delivery area.
- Commercial cold storage.
- Staff office space.
- Classroom/meeting space for volunteer trainings, client cooking classes and staff and board meetings.
What does this mean for those in need?
- Double the frequency of food distribution to pantry clients from once to twice per month.
- Extend pantry distribution days and hours to accommodate clients who work.
- Serve more clients in the pantry at any given time.
- Reduce stress and support the dignity of our clients with shorter waiting times and an environment that is sensitive to their emotional as well as basic needs.
What does this mean for the community?
- More relief to families, seniors and disabled persons who struggle with hunger.
- More volunteer opportunities for students, families and adults.
- More partnerships with other non-profits in the Conejo.
- Less usable food being sent to the landfill.
- Less homelessness.
- Greater feeling of satisfaction and well-being for doing good.
Estimated New Facility Costs
| Land and Building Purchase | $840,000 |
| Capital Improvements | $1,025,000
(to include, but not limited to, the addition of warehouse space, facility upgrades to meet current building codes, reconfiguration of office and administrative areas, installation of warehouse and pantry equipment and supplies, such as racking and shelving, refrigeration, scales, hand-trucks and pallet jacks.) |
| Moving and Equipment Needs | $20,000
(to include, but not limited to, moving costs, phone and computer systems.) |
| Construction Contingencies | $80,000 |
| Campaign Costs (including staffing) | $185,000 |
| Operations Subsidy | $300,000 |
| Pledge Shrinkage | $50,000 |
| Total | $2,500,000 |
Help Us Reach Our Goal By Donating Today!
Manna Food Bank
Founded in 1971 by a group of people who felt that no person should ever go hungry in the Conejo Valley.
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