Donna Miller announces the start of Collections for Manna

Posted by Jeanne Archer 
on Oct 5, 2011
 
 
MANNA, the Conejo Valley Food Bank, was started in 1971 by a few concerned citizens who decided to help their neighbors by gathering food items in one location for distribution. At that time there were many families affected by layoffs in the aerospace industry. As news of the good neighbor effort spread others became involved. Local businesses, churches, schools, youth groups and civic groups contributed to the cause and a deep relationship with the community was born.

MANNA exists solely because of the caring people of the Conejo Valley. MANNA accepts anything that would be purchased in a grocery store, from food to personal care items (no liquor or medicines). Produce is donated from local gardens and trees.

MANNA will help low-income families in the Conejo Valley (From Camarillo to Calabasas) who can show proof of residency. A simple application is filled out and applicants are qualified once a year. Volunteers then assist clients as they choose items from our shelves, ensuring they receive food they would buy.

Donations of items and/or financial contributions can be brought to the next several Rotary Meetings.  Also, A Manna bin is at Jeanne's office (Dilbeck 850-A Hampshire Road), or Donna's office (Lister on Skyline Drive).

Please click the link for the whole Manna Story:

http://www.mannaconejo.org/

WHAT WE NEED

MANNA has put together a basic NEEDS LIST which describes what we need each month to help those looking to donate.  If you have specific questions not covered here, never hesitate to contact us.

  • TUNA
  • GROUND BEEF
  • LUNCH MEATS
  • YOGURT
  • CANNED PASTA
  • CANNED MEATS
  • WHOLE CHICKENS
  • CHEESE
  • CHILI
  • PASTA SAUCE
  • DIAPERS
  • PASTA
  • BABY WIPES
  • PAPER TOWELS
  • TOILET PAPER
  • SHAMPOO
  • CONDITIONER
  • RAZORS
  • TOOTH BRUSHES
  • TOOTHPASTE
  • JELLIES & JAMES
  • SUGAR (1 LB BOXES)
  • RICE-A-RONI
  • HAMBERGER HELPER
  • MAC N' CHEESE
  • JUICES
  • CANNED FRUITS
  • CANNED VEGETABLES
  • SOUPS
  • COFFEE
  • CEREAL
  • INSTANT OATMEAL
  • COOKING OIL
  • CONDIMENTS
  • SNACK FOODS
  • INSTANT MASHED POTATOES
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