Fight Domestic Hunger

Hunger, a reality and a struggle for so many in Ventura County.

Please join FOOD Share in our efforts to fight domestic hunger and participate in activities during the month of September.

September is Hunger Action Month, a national event dedicated to the advocacy and awareness of hunger in our communities, in our county!

There are several opportunities to support FOOD Share and to get involved in activities for Hunger Action Month:

1. September 18th, join Oxnard Chamber of Commerce for a reception and tour of FOOD Share, see who we are and how we are working to provide food to those in our community, for more information logo onto: 

http://www.foodshare.com/calendar/admin/index.php?com=eventedit&eID=168 

or dowload the flyer:

Chamber Flyer

2. Peter Foy will be presenting FOOD Share with a proclomation on Tuesday, September 9th. 

3. Faith for FOOD Share, for more information download the documents:

Faith for FOOD Share Flyer

Faith for FOOD Share and Hunger Action Month

4. Join the Ventura County Bar Association, "Pleadings for Feedings",  a Taste of FOOD Share tour, continental breakfast and prize drawing.  For more information, download the flyer: Pleadings for Feedings

5. VOLUNTEER! CONTRIBUTE! DONATE! 

• FOOD Share is always in need of volunteers, log onto http://www.foodshare.com/how-to-help/become-a-volunteer.php for more information
• Invest in our mission "to feed and nourish the hungry of Ventura County" by making a financial gift
• Contribute to the fight against domestic hunger by eating out one less meal a week and donating the proceeds to food share, holding a food drive at your work or school, writing to legisltators about the importance of nutrition and food programs, stop by FOOD Share for a tour to see who we are and what we do

For more information on any of our events or to learn more about how to donate, please contact Jeanne Benitez at 805-983-7100 x117 or e-mail jbenitez@foodshare.com

Together, we can fight domestic hunger, feed the hungry and invest in the healthy and vitality of our community!