(Thousand Oaks, CA., February 20, 2014) -- For the 17th consecutive year, Rhode Island philanthropist, Alan Shawn Feinstein of The Feinstein Foundation brings his million dollar challenge to raise money and awareness to hunger relief organizations throughout the United States, during March and April. The Foundation’s goal is to help organizations like Manna raise additional funds to help feed those in need and to raise local community awareness about hunger, and how it affects the friends and...
Thousand Oaks resides in a food desert, making it challenging for residents to get healthy food to sustain themselves and their families. The food drives and services offered through Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank are imperative for keeping the less fortunate in the Thousand Oaks area fed. What is a Food Desert? A food desert is an area that has few grocery stores and thus fewer grocery options. Residents who are hard at work for the majority of their day cannot commute to these distant grocery...
December 21, 2013 The team at Stratosphere has significantly increased Manna's visibility in the social media landscape. As a local non-profit organization, it's essential for us to maintain and grow our support base through the vibrant, innovative communications solutions Stratosphere provides. And they make it so easy for us. Their professionalism, understanding of the media, dedication, and enthusiasm make them our ideal marketing partner. Joining The Sphere was one of the best things we've...
Concerned about hunger locally, and globally? Put your feet into action and join 500 walkers for the 36th Annual CROP Hunger Walk. Last year this wonderful community tradition raised $2,400 for MANNA. The 2014 Conejo CROP Walk starts at 1:00 on Sunday March 2nd at the CLU Sports Complex. Registration starts at noon. The six and four mile courses go through the community and end back at CLU. There will also be an honorary 20 minute walk through the campus for less able participants. Walkers receive...
The Boy Scout Promise, “a boy scout promises to help other people at all times.” The dedicated Boy Scouts of the Conejo Valley are doing just that by getting ready for their annual National food drive, the biggest food drive of the year to benefit Manna. The annual Boy Scouts National food drive is a nation-wide event that encourages boy scouts to collect food for local hunger relief organizations. Boy Scout Packs from around the Conejo Valley have partnered with Manna on this drive for more than...