FOOD Share asks community to support National Hunger Action Month
Tina Vervoorn
September 03, 2009
Think you can´t make a difference? FOOD Share, Ventura County´s largest regional food bank, serving more than 40,000 people in need each month, says differently.
(VENTURA COUNTY, CA) September marks Feeding America´s second Hunger Action Month, a national effort to raise awareness in the fight against hunger. The organization encourages food banks across the nation to get behind the effort to help those in need across the nation.
Locally, FOOD Share has partnered with many organizations to combat hunger this fall, each presenting an opportunity for the public to participate, one person, one neighborhood, one corporation at a time.
"We want your spare change and dollar bills," said Bonnie Weigel, CEO of FOOD Share. "Today there are tens of thousands of people who are hungry in Ventura County – and of this number, FOOD Share currently is serving over 40,000 people per month, many who are children."
Join FOOD Share this September. Find a way, no matter how small, to participate and give. For more details, or to participate in a program, visit the website at www.foodshare.com, or call (805) 983-7100.
By the numbers:
1 in 8 - Number of Americans who will struggle with hunger today (source: feedingamerica.org)
1 = $7 - Every $1 equals $7 worth of food (source: feedingamerica.org)
40,000 - Number of people FOOD Share feeds each month
6.3 million - Pounds of donated canned goods distributed by FOOD Share in Ventura County, 2008
2,100 - Kids who receive afterschool snacks through FOOD Share´s Snack Attack program each month
Community call to action
Bunnin Automotive L.A. Dodger Meet & Greet, Sept. 5
Meet Los Angeles Dodger Orlando "O-Dog" Hudson!
When: 11am to 1pm, September 5
What: Bring 10 cans of food or $10 to donate to FOOD Share
Where: Bunnin Supercenter 1501 Ventura Blvd. Oxnard Auto Center
Information: www.bunnin.com or call (805) 988-2200
Macy´s department stores drive, Sept. 13 – Oct. 17
Shop ´til you drop at Macy´s in September! On Sept. 13, Macy´s will launch "Come Together," an innovative community-centered campaign, to raise 10 million meals for Feeding America and its network of food banks, including FOOD Share Ventura County. Customers can donate $1 at the register at all Macy´s stores. Every $1 donated equals 7 meals. Customers can also Shop for a Cause on Oct. 17 in Macy´s stores and on www.macys.com.
Faith for FOOD Share, Christian Radio Station KDAR radio-thon, Sept. 23
The 5th Annual Faith for FOOD Share is a community-wide outreach. To support this outreach to the local community, Oxnard Christian Station KDAR is supporting FOOD Share with a radio-thon on Sept. 23 asking for donations. Churches are encouraged to support the Hunger Action Month Food drive by registering their congregations. Call Jeanne Benitez at FOOD Share: (805) 983-7100 Ext. 122.
Day of Gleaning for gardeners and growers, Sept. 26 – A Call for Produce!
When: All day, Sept. 26
Where: Various locations throughout Ventura County. Meet at FOOD Share at 8:15 am.
What: Donate excess fruits and vegetables
Who: FOOD Share will provide volunteers to pick or pick up your excess produce. If you have a backyard tree or trees, or garden you would like gleaned, please call FOOD Share today.
To volunteer: Register with FOOD Share at (805) 983-7100 ext. 199. Meet at 8:15am on Sept. 26 at FOOD Share´s warehouse, 4150 Southbank Road, Oxnard
GARDEN SHARE Grow a Row for FOOD Share, ongoing
Garden Share, a grass-roots community growing concept, brings together people in the community who are growing their own food. Extra produce is then shared with neighbors, local church pantries, and FOOD Share. Share photos of your community garden with FOOD Share. E-mail photos to: rreed@foodshare.com.
Brown Bag it for Change, ongoing
What could be simpler than packing your lunch and donating the savings to FOOD Share? Gather co-workers, pack and take lunch in the park, have a potluck at work. Donate the amount you would have spent eating out and help feed others. Donate by mail or on FOOD Share´s website.
Topa Tower Club membership, month of September
If you´ve ever wanted to join the Topa Tower Club, now is the time! Join now at a special reduced rate and a majority of the proceeds will benefit FOOD Share.
For more information on any programs, including becoming a volunteer or a sponsor, call (805) 983-7100 or visit www.foodshare.com.
About FOOD Share
A major food bank distributing millions of pounds of food each year to those in need throughout Ventura County, FOOD Share collects and receives food year-round, distributing to more than 150 partner agencies throughout Ventura County.
Its Brown Bag and Snack Attack programs provide supplemental nutrition to about 1,800 low income seniors through 31 agencies and healthy nutritious after school snacks to approximately 1,800 children though 12 agencies countywide and provides food to more than 40,000 people each month. Information: (805) 983-7100 or www.foodshare.com
About Feeding America
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation´s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, network members supply food to more than 25 million Americans each year, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 63,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. Information: www.feedingamerica.org.
(VENTURA COUNTY, CA) September marks Feeding America´s second Hunger Action Month, a national effort to raise awareness in the fight against hunger. The organization encourages food banks across the nation to get behind the effort to help those in need across the nation.
Locally, FOOD Share has partnered with many organizations to combat hunger this fall, each presenting an opportunity for the public to participate, one person, one neighborhood, one corporation at a time.
"We want your spare change and dollar bills," said Bonnie Weigel, CEO of FOOD Share. "Today there are tens of thousands of people who are hungry in Ventura County – and of this number, FOOD Share currently is serving over 40,000 people per month, many who are children."
Join FOOD Share this September. Find a way, no matter how small, to participate and give. For more details, or to participate in a program, visit the website at www.foodshare.com, or call (805) 983-7100.
By the numbers:
1 in 8 - Number of Americans who will struggle with hunger today (source: feedingamerica.org)
1 = $7 - Every $1 equals $7 worth of food (source: feedingamerica.org)
40,000 - Number of people FOOD Share feeds each month
6.3 million - Pounds of donated canned goods distributed by FOOD Share in Ventura County, 2008
2,100 - Kids who receive afterschool snacks through FOOD Share´s Snack Attack program each month
Community call to action
Bunnin Automotive L.A. Dodger Meet & Greet, Sept. 5
Meet Los Angeles Dodger Orlando "O-Dog" Hudson!
When: 11am to 1pm, September 5
What: Bring 10 cans of food or $10 to donate to FOOD Share
Where: Bunnin Supercenter 1501 Ventura Blvd. Oxnard Auto Center
Information: www.bunnin.com or call (805) 988-2200
Macy´s department stores drive, Sept. 13 – Oct. 17
Shop ´til you drop at Macy´s in September! On Sept. 13, Macy´s will launch "Come Together," an innovative community-centered campaign, to raise 10 million meals for Feeding America and its network of food banks, including FOOD Share Ventura County. Customers can donate $1 at the register at all Macy´s stores. Every $1 donated equals 7 meals. Customers can also Shop for a Cause on Oct. 17 in Macy´s stores and on www.macys.com.
Faith for FOOD Share, Christian Radio Station KDAR radio-thon, Sept. 23
The 5th Annual Faith for FOOD Share is a community-wide outreach. To support this outreach to the local community, Oxnard Christian Station KDAR is supporting FOOD Share with a radio-thon on Sept. 23 asking for donations. Churches are encouraged to support the Hunger Action Month Food drive by registering their congregations. Call Jeanne Benitez at FOOD Share: (805) 983-7100 Ext. 122.
Day of Gleaning for gardeners and growers, Sept. 26 – A Call for Produce!
When: All day, Sept. 26
Where: Various locations throughout Ventura County. Meet at FOOD Share at 8:15 am.
What: Donate excess fruits and vegetables
Who: FOOD Share will provide volunteers to pick or pick up your excess produce. If you have a backyard tree or trees, or garden you would like gleaned, please call FOOD Share today.
To volunteer: Register with FOOD Share at (805) 983-7100 ext. 199. Meet at 8:15am on Sept. 26 at FOOD Share´s warehouse, 4150 Southbank Road, Oxnard
GARDEN SHARE Grow a Row for FOOD Share, ongoing
Garden Share, a grass-roots community growing concept, brings together people in the community who are growing their own food. Extra produce is then shared with neighbors, local church pantries, and FOOD Share. Share photos of your community garden with FOOD Share. E-mail photos to: rreed@foodshare.com.
Brown Bag it for Change, ongoing
What could be simpler than packing your lunch and donating the savings to FOOD Share? Gather co-workers, pack and take lunch in the park, have a potluck at work. Donate the amount you would have spent eating out and help feed others. Donate by mail or on FOOD Share´s website.
Topa Tower Club membership, month of September
If you´ve ever wanted to join the Topa Tower Club, now is the time! Join now at a special reduced rate and a majority of the proceeds will benefit FOOD Share.
For more information on any programs, including becoming a volunteer or a sponsor, call (805) 983-7100 or visit www.foodshare.com.
About FOOD Share
A major food bank distributing millions of pounds of food each year to those in need throughout Ventura County, FOOD Share collects and receives food year-round, distributing to more than 150 partner agencies throughout Ventura County.
Its Brown Bag and Snack Attack programs provide supplemental nutrition to about 1,800 low income seniors through 31 agencies and healthy nutritious after school snacks to approximately 1,800 children though 12 agencies countywide and provides food to more than 40,000 people each month. Information: (805) 983-7100 or www.foodshare.com
About Feeding America
Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation´s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, network members supply food to more than 25 million Americans each year, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 63,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. Information: www.feedingamerica.org.
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