Leanne Portzel, Executive Director of Manna of Conejo Valley spoke at the club's Feb. 8 meeting. The food insecure get what they want and need from this great pantry organization. The pantry has helped about 250 new families this year! Manna is not formally affiliated with any religious organization, nor are we federally funded in any way. In fact, Manna exists almost entirely on private donations of food and funding. More than 95% of the food Manna distributes each year is donated by organizations, businesses and individuals from around the Conejo Valley. Funding is provided through generous donors and grant writing efforts. Of the 8,500 served annually, 40% are Hispanic; 34% white; 10% disabled; and 16% seniors. Foster kids who age out of the system at 18 are in dire need of help. People can shop at Manna free of charge, along with the others who have needs. Manna has been around for 52 years and they need your fruit and vegetables from your garden!!! At the holidays, Vons Market asked upon checkout if you wanted to donate to feed the needy. Part of the money went to Manna. They are supported by churches, temples, Rotary Clubs! Schools. How can we help? - Donate money
- Donate food
- Personal items and toilet paper and paper towels are needed.
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