“I have no food in my house right now.” Those are difficult words to say out loud but John shared them because he knows he’s not alone. Living on a small Social Security income every month is a balancing act. If he spends more on groceries, he worries about paying his bills. If he pays his bills first, there may not be enough money left for food. No one should have to make that choice, but unfortunately, a lot of Ventura County seniors...
“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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