Stories

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....

If you’ve been to a farmers’ market in Ventura, Santa Barbara, or Los Angeles County, you might have seen Beylik Family Farms’ beautiful hydroponically grown tomatoes, cucumbers, and other produce. Happily, those gorgeous veggies are also available to the people we serve thanks to the generosity of the Beylik family, who’ve been donating surplus crops to Food Share...

Food Share is addressing the rising costs of essential items by extending its services to include basic needs and necessities. In partnership with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization aiding children in poverty, Food Share has distributed 36 car seats and 1.7 million essentials, including diapers, wipes, and diaper rash cream, to mothers, babies, and children countywide. Speaking about the partnership, Caitlin Buckley, National

College Park in Oxnard witnessed an extraordinary display of generosity and community spirit on Tuesday. We had the honor of welcoming Los Angeles Rams superstar Cooper Kupp and his wife, Anna, to our special Thanksgiving event. Their presence added a touch of star power and warmth to the occasion as we distributed 1,800 Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work The event was further uplifted by the enthusiastic participation of 45 student volunteers from the Royal...

Stacy is a store manager at a Trader Joe’s in Ventura County. One of her responsibilities is to ensure food that’s approaching its sell-by date, but is still good to eat, is packaged up and ready for pickup by Food Share. It’s a task that’s close to her heart. Here, she reflects on a time as a young mother when she struggled to feed her family and the impact the support she received had on her and her children’s lives.

Food Share, Ventura County’s food bank, is bracing for an expected wave of food insecure individuals as the end of COVID CalFresh benefits becomes reality on March 1. ...

Those names and faces belong to our friends and neighbors. Because, on the front line of hunger relief, we have learned that the reason people require help is as varied as the people we serve. ...