Food Share Brings Holiday Cheer to Ventura County 2,000 Holiday Food Boxes Distributed at College Park

Jennifer Caldwell, Chief Development Officer at Food Share, accepts a generous $5,000 donation from Noel Grigsby Jr., LA Rams Social Justice and Football Development Representative.

The festive event, part of the Los Angeles Rams’ annual Season of Giving initiative, featured appearances by the Rams mascot Rampage, cheerleaders, and team leadership. Spirits soared as volunteers, sponsors, and community partners came together to fight food insecurity.

Event Highlights:

  • Special Guests: Rams leadership, mascot Rampage, and cheerleaders helped distribute food.
  • Sponsors: Driscoll’s, Vons/Albertsons/Pavilions, California American Water, and the City of Oxnard played key roles.
  • Community Partners: Sysco, Reiter Affiliated Companies, Amgen, and Sun Air Jets contributed with volunteer support.
  • Volunteers: Over 80 individuals helped ensure a seamless and efficient distribution process.

“We’re grateful for the incredible generosity of our sponsors and the support of the Los Angeles Rams,” said Monica White, President & CEO of Food Share. “Together, we’ve brought joy and relief to countless families in Ventura County this Thanksgiving.”

Food Share of Ventura County hosted a heartwarming Holiday Food Distribution at College Park on November 26, providing more than 2,000 families with food boxes brimming with turkeys, Thanksgiving staples, and fresh produce. An additional 2,000 turkeys were distributed to local pantries and partner agencies, ensuring no family went hungry this holiday season.

Additionally, Food Share celebrated Chief Development Officer Jennifer Caldwell, who was honored by the LA Rams as a pLAymaker. This prestigious recognition highlights Jennifer’s tireless dedication and her impact on the community, exemplifying the legacy of trailblazers Kenny and Woody Strode.

Food Share continues to serve over 267,000 people annually, distributing 19 million pounds of food—equivalent to 16 million meals—through its programs and 174 partner pantries. As a proud member of Feeding America and the California Association of Food Banks, Food Share remains steadfast in its mission to lead the fight against hunger in Ventura County.

Learn more or get involved by visiting FoodShare.com.

Left to Right: These great volunteers came out to build The Breeze’s CanTree. Mary Johnson, Susan Uribe, Jesse Blystone, Janie Tran, Angela Tran, Ruth Blystone, Betty Ann Wright, and Liz Linde.
The Breeze is honored to support the Can-Tree Food Drive, helping to fight hunger and uplift our community.

 

 

 

13th Annual Festive CAN-tree Food Drive.

Figueroa Street Downtown transformed into a magical forest of creative CAN-trees – a fairyland of food to combat hunger in our community. www.foodshare.com/cantree

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