Founded in 1971 by a group of people who felt that no person should ever go hungry in the Conejo Valley, Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank has been providing food assistance to friends and neighbors in need for more than 40 years; and have made it their mission — “To feed hungry people in the Conejo Valley”.

Manna is situated in a 700 square-foot house in the “Old Town” area of Thousand Oaks, and serves, on average, more than 1,400 people per month. With holiday distribution programs, they help over 20,000 people each year throughout the 101 corridor cities from the Calabasas Grade to the Conejo Grade. Unlike many food pantries in the area, Manna is not formally affiliated with any religious organization, nor are they 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.
 
With 1 in 5 people facing hunger issues on a daily basis, Manna has taken a strong stance against hunger in the Conejo Valley. There is no quick fix to the issue of food insecurity, but with unified dedication from their grocery partners, donors and a caring public, Manna is providing the support their friends and neighbors need. There are no easy solutions to the reality of food poverty, but there are immediate steps and long-term strategies that can make a lasting impact on the people they serve. With strong relationships between retail partners, donors and the community Manna can respond to the needs of the Conejo Valley’s most vulnerable citizens.

Additionally, by educating businesses, elected officials and individuals about the realities of hunger in their area they can strengthen the hunger safety net by improving access to quality food and valuable resources.