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Jennifer Caldwell

Jennifer Caldwell

This author Jennifer Caldwell has created 11 entries.

25 Oct

Monica White honored as Woman of the Year 2024

On March 21, elected officials, community leaders, and representatives from the Mexican Consulate gathered at the Ventura County Credit Union to celebrate five remarkable women for their contributions to the community. California Senator Monique Limón hosted the event, emphasizing the importance of community efforts in achieving progress. She said : “State government cannot solve everything. These women signify hope and advancement,” Among the honorees was Monica White, who was recognized for her dedication to combating hunger through Food Share....

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15 Oct

Best Place to Work 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, Food Share of Ventura County has been voted as one of Central Coast’s Best Places to Work in 2024. This accolade is especially meaningful as it is determined by staff votes, reflecting their commitment to and passion for helping neighbors in need. Monica White, President & CEO said: “I’m deeply thankful for our exceptional and dedicated team at Food Share. Their choice to share their talents here fills me with gratitude, and...

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01 Oct

Feeding America Visit

In April, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, visited Food Share of Ventura County to personally commend the dedicated staff who tirelessly worked through the challenges of 2020 to ensure the community’s well-being. During her visit, Claire took the time to meet with each member of the warehouse staff and drivers, who couldn’t work from home, recognizing them as the unsung heroes of the community. Their steadfast commitment to service, even amidst the uncertainties of the pandemic, ensured...

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26 Sep

Together, We Nourish Hope

“Together, We Nourish Hope” is an inspiring look into the collective efforts of Food Share of Ventura County, showcasing how the community comes together to fight hunger. From the personal stories of families receiving assistance, to the dedication of our incredible volunteers, and the power of community partnerships, this video highlights how every contribution—whether it’s time, money, or advocacy—creates a ripple effect of positive change. Learn how Food Share impacts lives, provides nutritious food, and gives hope to 267,000 hungry neighbors....

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13 Jan

FOOD SHARE WELCOMES THREE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2021 Media Inquiries: Vivien Minton Marketing Director vminton@foodshare.com (805) 822-8027 FOOD SHARE WELCOMES THREE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS (OXNARD, CA) – Food Share, Ventura County’s largest hunger-relief organization, has appointed Drew West, Hannah Wirz, and Mark Miller to its board of directors. The board provides strategic and financial direction to the food bank’s leadership team, and actively participates in fundraising and networking activities. In other changes, Shawn O’Hara, Principal of O’Hara Management Consulting is replacing Jeffrey Hathaway, Senior Vice President of...

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30 Sep

FOOD SHARE SELECTED AS A CA NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

  • InPress
  • September 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 Media Inquiries: Vivien Minton Marketing Director vminton@foodshare.com (805) 822-8027 FOOD SHARE SELECTED AS A CA NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR (OXNARD, CA) – Food Share of Ventura County is honored to have been selected as a 2020 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Food Share, the largest hunger relief organization in the county, is one of over a hundred nonprofits that will be honored by their state senators and assemblymembers for their outstanding contributions to the communities they serve. “The...

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12 Aug

FOOD SHARE PARTNERS WITH SOCALGAS TO BRING THE “FUELING OUR COMMUNITIES” PROGRAM TO VENTURA COUNTY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2020 Media Inquiries: Vivien Minton Marketing Director vminton@foodshare.com (805) 822-8027 FOOD SHARE PARTNERS WITH SOCALGAS TO BRING THE “FUELING OUR COMMUNITIES” PROGRAM TO VENTURA COUNTY Program provides vulnerable communities in Santa Paula and El Rio with free meals from local restaurants, helping feed families and stimulating local business Left to right – Brian Miller, Office of Ventura County Supervisor Kelly Long, Chief of Staff ; John Marquez, Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director; Maria Ventura, Public Affairs Manager; Monica White President & CEO of Food Share...

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11 Aug

OVER 4 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE DISTRIBUTED DURING COVID RESPONSE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2020 Media Inquiries: Vivien Minton Marketing Director vminton@foodshare.com (805) 822-8027 OVER 4 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE DISTRIBUTED DURING COVID RESPONSE (OXNARD, CA) Since mid-May, Food Share of Ventura County has provided a staggering 4.1 million pounds of fresh produce to people experiencing hunger in the county. The scale of food insecurity in Ventura County has nearly doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Current projections from Feeding America show that 115,000 people, including 42,000 children in our County, are now facing...

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