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26 Aug

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 at our College Park drive-thru food distribution in Oxnard, where he shared a bit of his story. A divorced veteran living alone in a modest one-bedroom apartment in Port Hueneme, Pat carefully budgets every dollar of his $2,295 monthly Social Security check. After rent, Medigap insurance, and Medicare premiums, he’s left with...

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21 Aug

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 challenge myself,” she says. “I hope they see I’m trying to make a better life for them.” Lena and her husband, who is on disability, work hard to make ends meet. During the school year, their children receive breakfast and lunch at school, but when summer comes, that vital source of...

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10 Jun

Volunteer Spotlight – Dave Orr

Dave Orr, a volunteer who runs Food Share’s gleaning program, is passionate about saving crops from being wasted. “We are so lucky to live in an area with abundant fresh food, yet so many people in our community can’t afford to buy it at the supermarket,” he notes. “Gleaning gets fresh food that would go to waste onto the tables of people who really need it.” Dave Orr Dave started gleaning with Food Share about eight years ago....

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