Our Neighbors' Stories - Your Impact
Finding Hope and Stability Through Food Assistance – Kia’s Story
Kia is a mother of three — two girls and a boy, ages three, 19 months, and 11 years. “I’m a stay-at-home mom. Although my husband works, it's still not...
A Lifeline on a Fixed Income – Missy
Living with a disability and relying on a fixed income, this Ventura County resident faces an impossible balancing act each month—choosing between gas, electricity, and groceries. “It’s an everyday occurrence,”...
A Godsend in Port Hueneme – Louise
At 75, Louise from Port Hueneme had always worked hard to stay independent. But when degenerative wrist pain forced her to stop her part-time job and federal benefits were cut,...
Hope, Health, and Helping Hands – Valerie
For Valerie, a student at a local high school, Food Share has become a steady source of comfort and nourishment for her family. Living with her mom and four siblings,...
Harvesting Hope: Fresh From the Tree to the Table – Dave
Excess crops are an essential source of fresh food for our neighbors. In 2024, 101,643 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables were gathered through 184 gleaning events — all thanks...
The Lives You Touch – Pat
“It’s hard to ask for help—so I’m thankful when help shows up.” At 73, Pat has lived a full life marked by service, survival, and resilience. We met him recently...
Building a Brighter Future – Lena
For Lena, a full-time student at Oxnard College, pursuing her education is both a personal dream and a promise to her four children. "I want my kids to see me...
