Mission: Founded in 1978, Food Share is Ventura County's only regional food bank. FOOD Share is a food bank that houses and distributes approximately 11 million of pounds of food per year to the hungry of Ventura County. FOOD Share collects and receives food year-round and utilizes a distribution method that includes partners and agencies located throughout the county. Our network of partners provides the pantries, congregate meal sites, senior kit distributions, USDA distributions and produce outreach efforts. FOOD Share is a member of Feeding America the national network of food banks as well as a member of the California Association of Food Banks. (Less)

FOOD Share is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1984, and donations are tax-deductible.