Food Share’s mission since 1978 is dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Ventura County. Their vision? No one should go hungry. They offer emergency food boxes, summer meal programs, senior programs and more.
Today, staff and volunteers distribute nearly 20 million pounds of food, providing over 16 million meals annually to people in Ventura County through its hunger programs and 175 pantry and program partners. As Ventura County’s regional food bank, Food Share provides food for over 250,000 hungry friends and neighbors annually.
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Food Share is a member of the Feeding America network, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, as well as the California Association of Food Banks.
Looking to volunteer? Volunteer opportunities for individuals (12 yrs & older only) and groups are available Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, with some evening and weekend shifts also available. Shift times and locations vary depending on the opportunity.
Volunteer roles include packing food boxes, rescue food sorting, bread sorting, gleaning, boxing fresh produce, and working our College Park drive-thru distribution. Specific details can be found in our Volunteer Brochure and in the Volunteer Handbook below.
Questions about volunteering? Want to book a group? Contact: Lupita Rodriguez, Assistant Manager of Community Engagement at (805) 983-7100 or at grodriguez@foodshare.com.
Download the Food Share app to locate a giveaway event, volunteer, contact, find help, or donate: https://foodshare.com/findhelp/#findapantry.