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May 2013

• Thank you very much to the Haas Foundation for your generous donation to us. Ventura County Star article posted May 14, 2013.
• We are glad that we could help feed the firefighters from teh Springs Fire. Camarillo Acorn article posted May 10, 2013.
• FOOD Share is so grateful to the National Letter Carriers for their help in collecting food. Ventura County Star article posted May 10, 2013.
• The National Letter Carriers will help us receive much needed donations. KEYT report posted May 10, 2013.
• FOOD Share is partnering with other local charities to help families make healthy choices. Moorpark Acorn article posted May 3, 2013.

April 2013

• FOOD Share and other social service providers are coming together to find better ways to serve the homeless. Ventura County Star article posted April 27, 2013.

• Thank you to the Mormon church for all of their help in our area! Ventura County Star article posted April 27, 2013.

• 11 area churches to participate in food collection benefitting FOOD Share. Camarillo Acorn article posted on April 26, 2013

• Mail carriers will pick up food donations; Stamp Out Hunger campaign takes places May 11. Thousand Oaks Acorn article posted on April 25, 2013

• We invite you and your kids to come visit us at the Camarillo YMCA Healthy Kids Day! Ventura County Star article posted April 23, 2013.
• Thank you to Farmer's Insurance for pledging to give FOOD Share the produce from its garden! Ventura County Star article posted April 6, 2013.
• We need you to help us help the community! Here's a great way. Camarillo Acorn article posted April 5, 2013.
• Here is an easy way to help FOOD Share get a huge donation. You just need a Facebook! Ventura County Star article posted April 1, 2013.

March 2013

• Celebrate our planet and check out our Truck Farm at Oxnard's Earth Day Festival. Ventura County Star article posted March 30, 2013.
• FOOD Share is proud to have supported young musicians in our community. Ventura County Star article posted March 28, 2013.
• Thanks to local Weight Watchers members for your generous donations! Ventura County Star article posted March 26, 2013.
• We are so grateful to have the support of talented fishers during the Fish4Food Event. Ventura County Star article posted March 20, 2013.
• Make sure that you join us for the Strawberry Festival this year! Ventura County Star article posted March 19, 2013.
• Without the support of local communities, FOOD Share would not be able to function. Thank you! Ventura County Star article posted March 14, 2013.
• The Ventura County Wine Trail will be held at The Collection at RiverPark this year! Ventura County Star article posted March 9, 2013.
• The Fish4Food Event is expected to bring in hundreds fo pounds of food for the needy. Ventura County Star article posted March 7, 2013.

January 2013

• A member of our Board of Directors comments on the importance of sustained giving. Ventura County Star article posted January 18, 2013.
• Naval Base Ventura County did an amazing job collecting food this holiday season. Ventura County Star article posted January 10, 2013.
• We would love to collect excess food grown in urban food forests. VC Reporter article posted January 10, 2013.
• Even with the avoidance of the fiscal cliff, times will be tough for the poor in our area this year. Ventura County Star article posted January 5, 2013.

December 2012

• Give to FOOD Share this holiday season to help our community. Noozhawk article posted December 31, 2012.
• The Can Tree event helped us raise thousands of pounds of food this year. Thanks! Ventura County Star article posted December 28, 2012.
• Our community came together this holiday season to help the hungry. Ventura County Star article posted December 25, 2012.
• People celebrated the season with cans for FOOD Share and holiday cheer at the Fairgrounds. Ventura County Star article posted December 22, 2012.
• FOOD Share needs your help now more than ever. Ventura County Star article posted December 21, 2012.
• Sailors and Students came together to create an amazing Can Tree! Ventura County Star article posted December 12, 2012.
• Winners of the Channel Islands Harbor parade are giving their prize to FOOD Share. Thanks! Ventura County Star article posted December 8, 2012.
• Our community is great at working together--especially when building Can Trees! Ventura County Star article posted December 7, 2012.
• We're working hard to restock our agencies' shelves. Camarillo Acorn article posted December 7, 2012.
• Festive and charitable. Everyone loves a good Can Tree! Ventura County Star article posted Decemer 7, 2012.
• Come see our Can Trees at the Collection! Ventura County Star article posted December 6, 2012.
• Join in the holiday spirit with a Christmas spectacular. Don't forget your can for FOOD Share! Ventura County Star article posted December 6, 2012.
• Thanks to PODS for taking on the huge task of transferring the cans for the Can-Tree Collection! Ventura County Star article posted December 4, 2012.
• Celebrate the holidays, exercise, and benefit FOOD Share at Santa to the Sea. Ventura County Star article posted December 3, 2012.

November 2012

• Buy some delicious salsa and 15% of the proceeds will benefit FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted November 29, 2012.
• Say goodbye to a bowling alley and see some great cars while benefitting FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted November 29, 2012.
• Oxnard prepares for the Tamale festival, which benefits FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted November 23, 2012.
• We need your help to fight hunger in our community. Here is a way to do so. Ventura County Star article posted November 22, 2012.
• FOOD Share and our agencies are working hard to face increasing food insecurity in Ventura County. Ventura County Star article posted November 21, 2012.
• This Holiday season, help those who can't afford their Thanksgiving meal. Calabasas Patch article posted November 19, 2012.
• Come on down for a good old Country Dance to benefit FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted November 17, 2012.
• Underwood Family Farm wins excellence award for Environmental Efforts. Camarillo Acorn article posted November 16, 2012
• Build a tree with can donations. Camarillo Acorn article posted November 16, 2012
• Special meals offer taste of world hunger at Westlake Village Private School. Ventura County Star article posted November 14, 2012
• Turkey Dinners collected for Ventura County families in need. Ventura County Star article posted November 13, 2012
• Moorpark Farmer recognized for stewardship in agriculture. Ventura County Star article posted November 10, 2012
• Ventura County Agricultural honored for excellence in sustainability, stewardship and leadership. Ventura County Star article posted November 1, 2012

October 2012

• Come participate in the Turkey-A-Thon near you on November 19. Ventura County Star article posted October 28, 2012.
• Ventura Restaurant Week now does lunch while benefitting FOOD Share! Ventura County Star article posted October 27, 2012.
• AYSO Region 68 is going to "Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat." You can too! Ventura County Star article posted October 27, 2012.
• FOOD Share celebrated National Food Day by distributing produce in Oxnard. Ventura County Star article posted October 24, 2012.
• Ventura Restaurant Week allows you to TASTE our community and benefit FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted October 23, 2012.
• Want some "Good Karma?" Come eat for FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted October 18, 2012.
• Celebrate the season at McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins and bring a can for FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted October 10, 2012.
• Receive a discount at the Harvest Festival with canned food for FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted October 5, 2012.
• Want to learn more about Ground Meats? Bring canned food for a rebate at the next installment of "First Cut." Ventura County Star article posted October 3, 2012.

September 2012

• Thanks to United Way of Ventura for all their volunteer help in our community. Ventura County Star article poseted September 29, 2012.
• Buy a bag of Harvest Blend coffee from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and $1 will benefit FOOD Share! Ventura County Star article posted September 22, 2012.
• CSUCI has dedicated its peace pole! FOOD Share is happy to help spread peace in our community. Ventura County Star article posted September 21, 2012.
• We are extremely grateful for the Naval Base's work to help end hunger in Ventura County. Lighthouse article posted September 20, 2012.
• People are being forced to change their family's eating habits because of rising food costs. Ventura County Star article posted September 15, 2012.
• Support the Simi Valley Council on Aging at their annual fund drive. Ventura County Star article posted September 14, 2012.
• FOOD Share and our CEO are helping to promote peace at CSUCI and around our community! Ventura County Star article posted September 13, 2012.
• Lighthouse Shelter for Women and Children's new van will help people get the nutrition they need! Ventura County Star article posted September 12, 2012.
• Ventura pantries are considering combining their hunger relief work. Ventura County Star article posted September 10, 2012.
• United Way of Ventura works with many worthy causes. Ventura County Star article posted September 8, 2012.
• Our new business resource committee is helping to ensure that FOOD Share stays stable. Moorpark Acorn article posted September 7, 2012.
• Simi Valley's Council on Aging is launching a food help fund. Ventura County Star article posted September 3, 2012.
• Check out some Hotrods and donate to FOOD Share! Ventura County Star article posted September 1, 2012.

August 2012

• Come to the Race to End Hunger this Saturday! Ventura County Star article posted August 23, 2012.
• The Naval Base Ventura County has raised over 3000 lbs of food in their Feds Feed Families food drive! Ventura County Star article posted August 22, 2012.
• See some classic cars while benefitting FOOD Share. Ventura County article posted August 21, 2012.
• VCCAR Realtors, affiliates, raise funds for Ventura County's FOOD Share Ventura County Star August 19, 2012
• Oxnard sleepover offers a taste of homlessness Ventura County Star August 18, 2012
• Sleep over benefits hungry families Camarillo Acorn August 16, 2012
• Come out to the Ventura Raceway on August 25 to fight hunger! Who Won article posted August 15, 2012.
• Oxnard's green waste, loaded with trash, prompts door-to-door campaign Ventura County Star August 2, 2012

July 2012

• A food drive will be held during the run of "Meet Me in St. Louis," which opens tonight! Ventura County Star article posted July 18, 2012.
• Check out some awesome cars while fighting hunger. Press Release July 16, 2012.
• Totally Local VC and FOOD Share celebrate our community and farmers at the "Dinner at the..." Series. Ventura County Star article posted July 15, 2012.
• We appreciate all of the work that United Way of Ventura County does for our community. Ventura County Star article posted July 14, 2012.
• Food security can be a reality. Ventura County Star article posted July 13, 2012.
• The Local Sheriffs' Departments join the fight against hunger during Feed SoCal! Thousand Oaks Acorn article posted July 12, 2012.
• Chef Tim Kilcoyne is giving back at "Dinner at the Mission." Ventura County Star article posted July 10, 2012.
• Spirit of Camarillo's Many Meals program feeds those who need a little help. Ventura County Star article posted July 10, 2012.
• In the middle of summer, we fight lack of food with fresh produce from Food Forward. ABC reports July 6, 2012.
• ABC 7 is giving back with a huge food drive! ABC reports July 2, 2012.

June 2012

• Eat some great food and play some poker while benefitting FOOD Share! Ventura County Star article posted June 28, 2012.
• Congratulations to Mike Mathews on his retirement from Manna! Ventura County Star article posted June 25, 2012.
• We are using our partnership with Food Forward to get fresh food for you! Camarillo Acorn article posted June 22, 2012.
• The Oxnard Chamber of Commerce honored Bonnie as Woman of the Year! Way to go! Ventura County Star article posted June 22, 2012.
• Join us for the Ventura County Wine Trail to try out some great local wines. Ventura County Star article posted June 19, 2012.
• Come celebrate Christmas in June to benefit FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted June 17, 2012.
• Don't forget to bring non-perishable food items to productions of "Meet Me in St. Louis!" KHTS article posted June 16, 2012.
• The Meadowlark Service League has done an amazing job serving our community. Ventura County Star article posted June 14, 2012.
• Honor Johnny Cash at the Ventura County Fair Grounds. Examiner article posted June 11, 2012.
• Congratulations Bonnie- the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce 2012 Woman of the Year! Ventura County Star article posted June 8, 2012.
• Malibu students recently collected 14,000 pounds of food for us! Great work! Ventura County Star article posted June 8, 2012.

May 2012

• FOOD Share and Food Forward will be working together to harvest in Ventura County. Press Release.
• Our Naval volunteers are the best! Their work is always appreciated. Ventura County Star article posted May 30, 2012.
• We are so excited that we received 125,000 lbs of food from the Stamp Out Hunger Drive! Ventura County Star article posted May 29, 2012.
• The Strawberry Festival was a huge success this year. What a great turn out! Ventura County Star article posted May 20, 2012.
• Celebrate our county at the "Dinner at the..." series. Ventura County Star article posted May 19, 2012.
• This weekend, we will celebrate everything Strawberry. Join us! Ventura County Star article posted May 17, 2012.
• Find out just how versatile Strawberries really are at this weekend's festival. Agoura Acorn article posted May 17, 2012.
• A Jazz concert this weekend will benefit FOOD Share. You can attend! Ventura County Star article posted May 17, 2012.
• Drop your non-perishable food items off next to your mailboxes today to "Stamp Out Hunger!" Moorpark Patch posted May 12, 2012.
• This Saturday, you can join the USPS in "Stamping out Hunger!"  KEYT video posted May 11, 2012.
• Wow! Huge thank you to Vons for their "CAN-struction" donations! Ventura County Star article posted May 10, 2012.
• Farm Share is innovative and chartiable- everything a business should be! Ventura County Star article posted May 9, 2012.
• If Cindy Cash liked it, then we are sure that we will love The Johnnys' new song when they perform at the Johnny Cash festival! Nelson Mail article posted May 5, 2012.
• Thank you to Vons managers for all their donations from "CAN-struction!" Ventura County Star article posted May 4, 2012.
• Wow! There is some great footage of the "CAN-struction!" KEYT posted May 3, 2012.
• We love when our volunteers are recognized for their hard work. Congrats to Kimberly Coverly! Ventura County Star article posted May 1, 2012.
• Join us on May 19 and 20 for some sweet strawberry fun at the Strawberry Festival! Ventura County Star article posted May 1, 2012.

April 2012

• FOOD Share and many other charities have received grants to help the needy of Thousand Oaks. TO Acorn article posted April 19, 2012.
• Are you prepared for disaster? We try to be! Ventura County Star article posted April 14, 2012.
• We can't wait for the world's first all-female Johnny Cash band to play at the Johnny Cash Festival! Voxy reports April 13, 2012.
• We wish Ventura Synagogue's food pantry well in their new building. Ventura County Star article posted April 4, 2012.

March 2012

• Congratulations to our CEO Bonnie for being named one of the Top Women in Business! Pacific Coast Business Times March 23-29.
• We're glad that our volunteers from CSUCI are getting the recognition that they deserve! Ventura County Star article posted March 27, 2012.
• Come discuss Camarillo's needs with us at Padre Sierra Parish on March 29! Ventura County Star article posted March 25, 2012.
• A huge thank you to the Montecito Bank and Trust for their grant! We appreciate you! Ventura County Star article posted March 24, 2012.
• Thank you to all the fishermen who helped bring over 350 lbs of fish to the hungry! Ventura County Star article posted March 24, 2012.
• FOOD Share and other nonprofits face cuts as federal grants are decreased. Camarillo Acorn article posted March 23, 2012.
• We can't wait for the second installment of Totally Local VC's "Dinner at the..." Series to benefit FOOD Share! Ventura County Star article posted March 23, 2012.
• Great job to everyone who participated in CROP Walks! Your help really counts! Ventura County Star article posted March 11, 2012.
• Looking for a new place to volunteer? Consider us! Camarillo Acorn reports on March 9, 2012.
• Thank you H-Dock for your donation and congratulations on winning the Channel Islands Dock Decorating Contest! Ventura County Star article posted March 6, 2012.
• Fish 4 Food will be a huge benefit! Ventura County Star article posted March 5, 2012.
• HUGE Thank you to the Amgen Foundation for their amazing grant! VC Reporter Article posted March 1, 2012.

February 2012

• Welcome to new Board Members and new Chairman Bryan Murphy! Pacific Coast Business Times and Ventura Breeze report February 27, 2012.
• We may have stuffed a bus with food, but need still remains high. Ventura County Star article posted February 12, 2012.
• Bogie's is holding the best Superbowl Party, and it includes a Chili Cookoff to benefit FOOD Share. Ventura County Star Article posted February 5, 2012.
• Executive Bryan Murphy is our new Board Chair! Ventura County Star article posted February 4, 2012.
• Congratulations to CEO Bonnie Weigel for her appointment to the 31st District Agricultural Association, Ventura County Fair Board! California Newswire announcement February 3, 2012.

January 2012

• The Local Food & Wine Challenge to benefit FOOD Share turned out to be quite the competition! Ventura County Star article posted January 28, 2012.
• Welcome to the new chair of our Board of Directors, Bryan Murphy! Ventura County Star Article posted January 27, 2012.
• Our Senior volunteers have been working hard on the Senior Nutrition Garden! Ventura County Star article posted January 25, 2011.
• Oxnard to Welcome the BYU Living Legends Performers. News release January 21, 2012.
• Bogies Super Bowl Sunday cook-off to support food bank. Ventura County Star Article posted January 18, 2012.
• Red Brick Gallery celebrates their anniversary with a benefit for FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted January 12, 2012.
• Reaching out: Young farmers and ranchers work to feed communities. California Bountiful article December 2011/January 2012.
• Chefs up for the challenge in the ultimate food and wine competition Ventura County Star Article Posted January 7, 2012.
• Three charities to split 100k raised in challenge. Camarillo Acorn article posted January 6, 2012.
• PODS makes a point of donating to local nonprofits- including FOOD Share! Ventura County Star article posted January 3, 2012.

December 2011

• Give one of the best gifts possible- food for the hungry. Ventura County Star article posted December 31, 2011.
• A portion of the proceeds for the Local Food and Wine challenge will go to FOOD Share! Camarillo Acorn article posted December 30, 2011.
• Get your tickets for the Local Food and Wine Challenge to benefit FOOD Share now! Ventura County Star article posted December 30, 2011.
• Love wine? We have just the event for you! Ventura County Star article posted December 29, 2011.
• Even though the holidays have passed, it is never too late to give back. Ventura County Star article posted December 29, 2011.
• Celebrate the season by giving back with Ventura County Winery Association. NBC Los Angeles reports.
• Help us finish the Tackle Hunger Food Drive strong this year! Ventura County Star article posted December 24, 2011.
• Target Stores and Zindagi Games host year-end food and fundraisers for FOOD Share. Amigos805 article posted December 20, 2011.
• Stuff the Bus Trip Home. KADY TV video posted December 20, 2011.
• Target Stores and Zindagi Games Host Fundraisers. Press Release Decemember 19, 2011
• Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campagin in Danger December 17, 2011.
• Gold Coast Transit interviewed by Bo Jaxon of B95.1 for 'Stuff the Bus'. Goldcoasttransit.org December 16, 2011.
• FOOD Share 'Stuffs the Bus'. Camarillo Acorn December 16, 2011.
• Stuff the Bus for FOOD Share Friday Ceremonies. KADYtv video posted December 16, 2011.
• DJ to Hole up in bus for food donations. Ventura County  Star Happenings posted December 16, 2011. 
• Bo Jaxon wants to 'Stuff a Bus'. AllAccess.com posted December 16, 2011.
• Stuff the bus with Food. KEYT article posted December 16, 2011.
• December's Season of Celebrations & Shareing - FOOD Share and Stuff the Bus in Ventura County. ActiveRain.com posted December 16, 2011.
• B95.1 to kick off FOOD Share's 'Stuff the Bus' Campaign on December 16. Amigos 805 posted December 15, 2011.
• Stuff the bus in Oxnard to help end Hunger. VC Reporter article posted December 15, 2011.
• Rubber Neck Signs Joins Fight Against Hunger. Ventura County Star article posted December 12, 2011.
• Runners Compete in Oxnard Santa to the Sea Half-Marathon. Ventura County Star Article posted December 11, 2011.
• Ventura County Together (VCT) Works to help FOOD Share. Ventura County Star Article posted December 10, 2011.
• Farmers Cares: Farmers Insurance and FOOD Share. Farmers video posted December 9, 2011.
•  Join us at our "Five for 805" Holiday Party on December 3rd! Ventura County Star article posted December 1, 2011.
• Congratulations to all of the Award in Agricultural Excellence winners! Ventura County Star article posted December 1, 2011.
• Run a race for your community- Santa to the Sea on December 11! Ventura County Star article posted December 1, 2011.
• The Ventura County Chapter of the California Women for Agriculture are hosting a food and toy drive at their next meeting! Ventura County Star article posted December 1, 2011.

November 2011

• Zindage Match Grant November 21,2011
• Help us tackle the ever growing hunger in Ventura County. Ventura County Star article posted November 17, 2011.
• This Holiday Season, FOOD Share has the most ambitious goal yet. Ventura County Star article posted November 16, 2011.
• Women Today teaches us that we can have fun and be caring all at once. Ventura County Star article posted November 11, 2011.
• Troop Real Estate's Turkey Athon to Feed Thousands this Thanksgiving. Camarillo Acorn article posted November 11, 2011.
• The Ventura Comedy Festival is supporting FOOD Share in our battle against hunger! Ventura County Star Article posted November 11, 2011.
• Ventura County's top business and political leaders are teaming up with FOOD Share to fight Hunger. Posted November 10, 2011.
• Fill Up to Fight Hunger Fuel Campaign: Valero raises $20,000 for FOOD Share. Posted November 10, 2011.
• We cannot thank Valero enough for raising $20,000 for FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted November 9, 2011.
• Women Today Event grows and continually supports FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted November 8, 2011.
• We love Retired Educators who continue to serve their community! Ventura County Star article posted November 5, 2011.
• With ever increasing poverty in our county, FOOD Share and its partners feed more than ever. KEYT article posted November 2, 2011.
• Thank you to Olivias Links and Buenavista Golf Course for hosting their Second Annual Food Drive. Ventura County Star article posted November 1, 2011.

October 2011

• Troop Turkey A Thon. A program to help feed over 25,000 hungry of Ventura County. October 28, 2011
• We can't wait for the Santa to the Sea race in December! Ventura County Star article posted October 26, 2011.
• Guide to the Markets: an evaluation of the current economic state
• Women Day Event Update: Pacific Sales turn up the heat with Top Chef Fabio. October 19, 2011.
• The Ventura County Wine Trail Celebration was a huge success! 805 Living reports- October 2011 edition, page 56.
• We're working with The Resource Conservation District and other Ventura County organizations to honor sustainable agriculture. Ventura County Star article posted October 18, 2011.
• Thanks to all the great youth volunteers who help us fight hunger everyday! Ventura County Star article posted October 17, 2011.
• FOOD Share feeds more families than ever as food prices continue to rise. Ventura County Star article posted October 15, 2011.
• See the Truck Farm at the Ventura County Harvest Festival Arts and Crafts Show! Ventura County Star article posted October 14, 2011.
• The Ventura County Young Farmers and Ranchers Association did a great job harvesting for FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted October 13, 2011.
• Bring Cans for FOOD Share and receive $2 off admission to the Ventura Harvest Festival. Ventura County Star article posted October 13, 2011.
• New Panera Bread Store in Ventura to donate its extra food to FOOD Share. Thanks Keyshawn Johnson! Ventura County Star article posted October 6, 2011.
• Living in Ventura County is expensive, so help your neighbors get by. Ventura County Star article posted October 4, 2011.
• More and more people need help to get food. Help FOOD Share and CalFresh help them. KEYT article posted October 3, 2011.
• Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out for United Way of Ventura County's 22nd annual Day of Caring. Ventura County Star article posted October 1, 2011.

September 2011

• Bonnie Weigel to give speech at benefit for organizations which help college-bound Latino students. Ventura County Star article posted September 30, 2011.
• FOOD Share helps feed the need and helps you help us. Camarillo Acorn article posted September 23, 2011.
• Fruit Share donations to be dropped off at local Target Stores. Camarillo Acorn article posted September 23, 2011.
• FOOD Share invites community to participate in Fruit Drive. Ventura County Star Article posted September 21, 2011.
• Pete Huscher generously donates his land to help feed the need. Ventura County Star Article posted September 21, 2011.
• Have extra fruit on your trees? Donate it to Fruit Share! Ventura County Star article posted September 20, 2011.
• Ventura County Board of Supervisors names September Hunger Action Month. KADY TV video posted September 20, 2011.
• Feed and care for our friends with Bonnie Weigel. Ventura County Star article posted September 17, 2011. 
• Pepperdine Students and a local farm work together to donate gleaned fruit to FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted September 14, 2011.
• Contribute to the almost 8 million pounds of fruit that FOOD Share will give out this year with Fruit Share. PressReleasePoint article posted September 12, 2011.
• Help Republic Services with their "Food and Funds Drive" to benefit FOOD Share. Amigos805 Article posted September 7, 2011.
• Want to support national Hunger Action Month? Check out our "30 Ways in 30 Days" calendar. Ventura County Star article posted September 4, 2011.
• Fight hunger- participate in Hunger Action Month. Ventura County Star article posted September 2, 2011.

August 2011

• Artists across the Country Discover a New Muse. Ventura County Star article posted August 31, 2011
• With food prices on the rise, FOOD Share needs more donations than ever to help fight hunger. Ventura County Star article posted August 30, 2011.
• Donate to Ventura County Together to fight hunger and homelessness while supporting free clinics. Ventura County Star article posted August 27, 2011.
• Ventura County Together is supporting our county's neediest with a matching fund drive. Venture County Star Article posted August 25, 2011.
• Volunteers at COLOR Garden have cultivated almost 500 pounds of produce for food banks and pantries this year! Ventura County Star article posted August 17, 2011.
• Ventura County Fair Auction Bring Big Bids...Ventura County Star article posted August 13, 2011.
• Thank you to all the donations of livestock to help feed the need for protein! Ventura County Star article posted August 12, 2011.
• FOOD Share volunteer Mason Garcia won many prizes for Santa Clara High School's Agriculture display.  Ventura County Star article posted August 9, 2011.
• Bonnie Weigel emceed "The Bounty of the County" Contest at the Ventura County Fair featuring local foods. Ventura County Star article posted August 7, 2011.
• Bring 5 cans of food to the Fair on August 4 and get a ticket for free admission August 8-11! Moorpark Patch article posted August 3, 2011.
• FOOD Share joined with the superintendents of the Agriculture department at the Fair to support local tastings! Ventura County Star article posted August 2, 2011.

July 2011

• Huge thanks to DOLE for a donation of 10,000 fruit cups. Ventura County Star article posted July 29, 2011.
• From Pantry to Barrel: Food Drive Needs Help. Ventura County Star article posted July 27, 2011
• Westside ArtWalk had a great turnout! Ventura County Star article posted July 23, 2011.
• Bowl Hop at Ventura's lasting cultural icon ArtWalk to benefit FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted July 21, 2011.
• See Bonnie Weigel at the Media Open House Day at the Ronald Reagan Library on July 19! PR Newswire article.
• Join us for amazing food, great music, and lots of fun at the second Food Truck & Bocce Ball Festival on July 24! Ventura County Star article posted July 7, 2011.
• Watch a movie with your family while battling hunger at the Summertime Can Film Festival. Ventura, CA Media Release posted July 7, 2011.
• "Help Us End Hunger" Food Drive to benefit FOOD Share. i-Newswire Press Release posted July 6, 2011.
• Help us feed the hungry with the Vons food drive this month. Amigos805 article posted July 6, 2011.
• Vons and FOOD Share join up for a County-wide food drive! Ventura County Star article posted July 6, 2011.
• Get a free Ventura County Fair return ticket by bringing 5 cans for FOOD Share on August 4. Patch article posted July 6, 2011.
• Food Truck & Bocce Ball Festival on July 24 looking to be a big hit! American Chronicle article posted July 6, 2011.
• Ventura County Vons Markets host food drive to end hunger. American Chronicle article posted July 6, 2011.
• "Dinner at the..." Series pairs Ventura history with great local food. Ventura County Star article posted July 3, 2011.
• Can Film Festival encourages guests to bring food for FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted July 1, 2011.
• Boardmember Joseph Schroeder appointed to the Credit Union National Association Consumer Protection Committee. Camarillo Acorn article posted July 1, 2011.

• Thanks to the Young Leaders Society of Ventura County for all their help at the postal drive! Ventura County Star article posted June 29, 2011.
• Congresswoman Lois Capps comments on budget cuts and their affect on food distribution. Ventura County Star article posted June 28, 2011.
• ArtWalk's Bowl Hop will benefit FOOD Share at Art Festival. Ventura County Star Article posted June 27, 2011.
• Feed Ventura County's hungry and watch great family-friendly movies at the Can Film Festival. Ventura County Star Article posted June 27, 2011.
• Ventura County Wine Trail Map's Fourth Edition Launch party to benefit FOOD Share! Ventura County Star article posted June 18, 2011.
• Johnny Cash Festival proved a huge success for both FOOD Share and the Coalition for Family Violence. Ventura County Star article posted June 18, 2011.
• Cindy Cash holds auction at Johnny Cash Festival to benefit FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted June 15, 2011.
• Freeb!rds Fundraiser for FOOD Share turns out great! Ventura County Star article posted June 14, 2011.
• Totally Local VC's "Dinner at the..." Series to benefit FOOD Share.
• Food Truck and Bocce Ball Festival draws Giant Crowd. Ventura County Star article posted June 12, 2011.
• Fundraiser at opening of Freeb!rds World Burrito on June 13, 2011 benefits FOOD Share. Ventura County Star article posted June 11, 2011.

• "The King & I" Donations will be accepted until the show closes on July 3, 2011. Ventura County Star article posted June 9, 2011.

• Big Thanks to Meadowlark Service League for their generous grant. Ventura County Star article posted June 3, 2011.

• Wonderful donation from Meadowlark Service League luncheon. Article posted by Camarillo Acorn.

• Thanks to Curves of Midtown Ventura for donating in April. Ventura County Star article posted  June 2, 2011.

• FOOD Share helps Meals on Wheels to deliver food to Seniors. Ventura County Star article posted June 2, 2011.

• Naval Base Ventura County volunteers prove to be a big help with Postal Service Food Drive. Ventura County Star article posted June 1, 2011.

• Support Runners and FOOD Share by donating to Ventura County Marathon Training.

• Half Price popcorn for donations to FOOD Share at Camarillo Community Theatre's "The King & I." Ventura County Star Article posted May 25, 2011.

• Special thanks to Wells Fargo and the California Strawberry Festival for helping with the Truck Farm. Click here to see the Ventura County Star article posted May 22, 2011.

• Food Drive Set for Seniors Ventura County Star article posted April 21, 2011

• Wedgewood Grows Business with Weddings (benefit for FOOD Share on Aug 5) Ventura County Star article posted April 6, 2011

• Red Brick Pizza Cafe Celebrates First Year, Benefits Hungry Families Ventura County Star article posted April 5, 2011

• FOOD Share pulls sweets   Ventura County Star article posted  March 12, 2011

• FOOD Share Earns 2011 Health Champion Award March 8, 2011

• Robert Ferguson nominated for NAACP image award Ventura County Star article posted March 3, 2011

• County of Ventura partners with FOOD Share to expand CalFresh Program Ventura County Star article posted February 8, 20011
• Students Encouraged to Score Touch Down for FOOD Share February 3, 2011

• Bigger Fish4Food Planned for this Year Ventura County Star article posted January 8, 2011 

• 2010 Was A Tough Year for Charities Ventura County Star article posted December 31, 2010

• Actress Jane Leeves donates $250,000 of beauty care products to FOOD Share Ventura County Star, December 24, 2010 
• Hunger People in Ventura Find Relief Thanks to FOOD Share and its 150+ Partners Conjeo Valley Guide, December 21, 2010
• An Interview with CEO Bonnie Weigel, December 21, 2010 
• RALPHS PARTNERS WITH FEEDING AMERICA AND THE SALVATION ARMY TO PROVIDE FREE FLU SHOTS, December 9, 2010
• Toy Giveaway Expands to Help More Families Excerpt from Ventura County Star,December 20, 2010
• Working Together to Feed Help the Needy Excerpt from Ventura County Star, December 18, 2010
• Pick Up the Trash, Make a Difference  Excerpt from Ventura County Star,December 18, 2010 
• Scripps Howard Foundation supports Ventura County’s FOOD Share to help feed more than 72,000 friends each month Ventura County Star, December 13, 2010

October 2010

• Women Today brings Jonas LA Disney Celebrity to Ventura County  Ventura County Star article. October 22nd, 2010