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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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12 Feb

AIB Accreditation

Outstanding 980 Score in AIB Accreditation Highlights Food Safety Excellence Food Share is delighted to have received an outstanding score of 980 out of 1000 in its most recent AIB Food Safety Accreditation. The AIB Accreditation is a certification granted by the American Institute of Baking, affirming that a food- related business adheres to rigorous standards and practices in ensuring food...

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24 Jun

FOOD SHARE WELCOMES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2021 Media Inquiries: Vivien Minton Marketing Director vminton@foodshare.com (805) 822-8027 FOOD SHARE WELCOMES TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS (OXNARD, CA) Food Share has welcomed two new members to its board of directors – Ian Thompson, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Amgen’s U.S. General Medicine Business, and Pete Firestone, Senior Managing Director at Protiviti, within the firm’s Business Performance Improvement Practice.  Ian was born in the U.K. and completed his undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett University before earning...

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16 Apr

FOOD SHARE DISTRIBUTES MOST FOOD IN ITS 43 YEAR HISTORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2021 Media Inquiries: Vivien Minton Marketing Director vminton@foodshare.com (805) 822-8027 FOOD SHARE DISTRIBUTES MOST FOOD IN ITS  43 YEAR HISTORY (OXNARD, CA) Since the onset of COVID-19 one year ago, Food Share, Ventura County’s largest hunger-relief organization, has distributed more than 26 million pounds of food, providing more than 21.6 million meals to people in Ventura County. That’s the most amount of food ever distributed in the organization’s 43 year history, and nearly double the previous high of 13.5 million...

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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

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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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