Find a Fundraiser or Team
$10 = 30 Meals
Together, our community is working toward one million meals
for Ventura County neighbors.
How it Works
1. Register
Sign up as an individual or create a team with friends, coworkers, or community members.
2. Fundraise
Set a goal, invite others to support you, and raise meals in a way that fits your style.
3. Make a Difference
Watch meals add up as we work together to provide one million meals for Ventura County neighbors.
Leaderboards
Earn Badges!
Meal Mobilizer
Join or create a team
Happy Hour
Receive first donation
Meal Multiplier
Receive 5 donations
Early Bird
Raise $200
Recipe For Success
Raise $500
More than Numbers
March to a Million Meals turns dollars into measurable impact.
With $10 providing 30 meals, every gift moves us closer to one million meals – nearly a full month of food for our community.
Fundraising Tips
Share Early
Email, text, and social media all count. The sooner you share, the faster momentum builds.
Get Creative
Host a small event, try a personal challenge, or spark friendly team competition.
Ask Directly
Personal invitations are powerful. People are more likely to give when they are asked one-on-one.
Leverage Matching Gifts
Remind supporters to check for employer matching gift programs to multiply meals.
Set a Strong Goal
Choose a goal that feels slightly ambitious. It encourages others to help you reach it.
Say Thank You
Quick gratitude keeps supporters engaged and strengthens your impact.
Frequently asked questions
For Individuals
What is March to a Million Meals?
March to a Million Meals is a month-long community fundraising challenge to help provide one million meals for Ventura County families, seniors, and farmworkers facing food insecurity.
When is it happening?
The campaign runs from March 1 through March 31, 2026, with a featured Day of Giving on March 26, 2026.
How much impact does my donation make?
Every $10 helps provide 30 meals. To reach one million meals, our community is working toward raising approximately $333,333 in support.
How do I participate?
Register as an individual or create a team, set a fundraising goal, and invite others to support you. You can keep it simple with a personal ask or get creative with a bake sale, team challenge, casual happy hour, or friendly competition. Food Share provides the tools and tracking throughout the month.
How do I earn badges?
Badges recognize simple milestones throughout the campaign. You can earn badges by joining or creating a team, receiving your first donation, securing five donations, or reaching fundraising milestones like $200 or $500. They are a fun way to celebrate progress as you help provide meals for our neighbors.
Is this competitive?
Friendly competition is optional. Some participants enjoy the leaderboard, while others focus purely on participation and impact.
For Companies
How can our company participate?
Form a team, set a collective fundraising goal, and encourage employees to participate individually or as part of the group.
Is this complicated to manage internally?
No. Food Share provides the registration tools, tracking, and suggested weekly prompts. Your organization chooses its level of engagement.
What are the benefits for our company?
Participation builds employee engagement, strengthens team morale, demonstrates community leadership, and creates measurable local impact.
Can we incorporate matching gifts?
Yes. Employer matching gift programs can multiply meals raised and significantly increase impact.
Do we have to compete with other companies?
Competition is optional. Some organizations enjoy friendly rivalry, while others focus on collaboration and shared purpose.
Can we customize our participation?
Absolutely. Companies can host internal giving days, department challenges, volunteer tie-ins, or simple peer-to-peer outreach.
