CVC, It is time for our members to support our annual CVC MANNA food drive. Please read the email below to find out how to help those in need during this holiday season and throughout the year. Please bring your items TO the Holiday get together at The Twisted Oak Tavern. Everyone can help make a difference in the fight against hunger in the Conejo Valley. Those in need—many of whom are children, seniors and the working poor—rely on Manna for their next meal. Your donations have a direct impact on the lives of our friends and neighbors in need. They will gladly accept unexpired (within 12 months prior to the “sell-by” date), non-perishable food items with labels that are unopened and in good condition. TOP 10 LIST 1. Fresh Eggs and Egg Cartons 2. Baking Items – Cake/Cookie Mix – Sugar 3. Hamburger Helper 4. Tomato Sauce / Paste 5. Canned Pasta 6. Canned Stew/Chilli 7. Spaghetti Sauce 8. Hot & Cold Cereal 9. Mac and Cheese 10. Cookies/Crackers Cash donations allow Manna to strategically purchase food when pantry shelves are low and during lean summer and early fall months, before holiday food drives begin. The impact your contribution has is great; better enabling Manna to serve the some 20,000 residents throughout the Conejo Valley who struggle with food insecurity. Donate By: Check – Make checks payable to Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank Online – through our secure donation page (DONATE button at top of page) Grocery Store Gift Cards – enables Manna to purchase needed food items during lean periods. Did You Know? Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double, even triple your cash contribution. To find out if your company offers such a program check with the appropriate employee relations department at your place of employment. Thank you so much, Sheri Leiken CVC President