FOOD Share Ventura County receives proclamation for National Hunger Action Month efforts

(VENTURA, CA) - On September 15, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors presented FOOD Share, Ventura County´s largest regional food bank, with a signed proclamation to recognize September as Hunger Action Month, a national effort to raise awareness in the fight against hunger in communities across America.

Supervisor and Board Chair Steve Bennett, First District, presented the certificate to FOOD Share CEO Bonnie Weigel and FOOD Share Board President Melissa Livingston.

"FOOD Share is so honored to receive this recognition by our esteemed Board of Supervisors," Weigel said. "The plight of hunger in our community and across the nation commands a continued effort from us all to ensure no one goes hungry."

Supervisor Kathy Long, Third District, who was present at the ceremony, said in a statement: "I know the Board of Supervisors has supported the great work of Food Share for decades and I have served numerous times as ´honorary´ for campaigns, served on the Advisory Board and visited the warehouse for various events over the years. FOOD Share fills a significant gap of need for the poor and low-income families. As a County that provides a safety net to the same population for healthcare and other services, having FOOD Share strengthen that safety net is invaluable to our community."

"It is staggering to know that in our ´affluent´ county, we have children and families who go hungry," Long continued. "We have seen a 30-40 percent increase in need for services in our human service programs and I expect this increase is also reflected in the need for food."

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 2,200 low income seniors through 32 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. For more information on any programs, including becoming a volunteer or a sponsor, call (805) 983-7100 or visit www.foodshare.com.

Tina Vervoorn

Consortium Media's Five Pillars of Marketing Success©

Today´s media world is complex. Consortium Media Services (CMS) navigates and saves clients money with our unique 5 Pillars of Marketing Success© - a blend of advertising, public relations, promotions, web integration, and creative to build names into breakaway brands that are leaders in their respective category.

Advertising
The 19-year history of Consortium Media Services allows for preferred media and non-profit rate structures that are legendary. We literally save our clients thousands of dollars on media costs. In addition, our work with many non-profits, including the Ventura Music Festival, have resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars of in-kind promotional coverage in local target markets areas.

Promotions
CMS has worked with the L.A. Dodgers, Albertsons, McDonald´s and other high profile firms in various charitable and retail programs. One of CMS´s most successful assets, promotions, will bring speed to timelines as additional awareness is built faster to clients through promotion and marketplace partnerships.

Public Relations
The Public Relations Division at CMS has consistently delivered many articles and managed press relations for numerous companies. Our "good news" approach delivers results and effectiveness. Over the past 11 years, CMS has developed solid relationships with key publishers, editors and reporters in Ventura County and throughout Southern California.

Web Integration CMS maintains and builds increased brand consistency in our web programs and has designed and integrated electronic components into many traditional media programs. Our latest design, Grossman Imaging Centers website, reflects its new iconic materials, brochures and folders and properly reflects the company´s commitment to excellence.

Creative
At CMS, our Creative Services Department is intimately tied to brand work, using all the various disciplines that make us an effective media management company on every level with the ability to carry out an exciting, sustained brand awareness campaigns.

About the CMS Team
Denise Bean-White, President / CEO
Denise has more than 28 years of hands-on experience in direct mail, newspaper, radio, network television and station management. Her trend analysis, brand work, and work stratagem media packaging delivers outstanding and cost effective results. She is dedicated to her client´s success. Denise is responsible for developing branding and marketing strategies and maintaining client relations.

Jennifer Curtis, Senior Vice President / General Manager
Jennifer´s diverse background includes experience in the video game industry and with Paramount Studios. Jennifer´s strength lies in her ability to create branding that translates seamlessly through a variety of media. Jennifer is analytical and multifaceted: able to write copy, direct production, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. She assists with executive management and in maintaining client relations.

Emily Raab, Creative Director
Emily has 10 years of experience in creative design services. She has an exceptional ability to capture and express a company´s brand through the power of design and relate a cohesive message throughout all facets of corporate communication from print to web and everything in between. Emily manages creative design development and oversees print and materials production.

Tina Vervoorn, Public Relations Manager
Tina has more than 9 years of experience working as a journalist, editor, photographer, and designer for a major newspaper. At CMS, she maintains positive relationships with local and national media outlets and crafts enticing press releases and supporting documents to ensure optimal coverage in various media. Tina is responsible for all public relations efforts and publicity with the media.

Denise Hodgson, Office Manager / Media and Traffic Coordinator
Denise´s excellent eye for detail is a tremendous asset to CMS. She skillfully manages to handle all facets of the firm´s bookkeeping and accounting, as well as traffic administration and media plan maintenance, including assisting with media plans, facilitation and invoicing.

	Author's Profile
	Author's Other Articles
	Author's RSS Feed