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FOOD SHARE INC

CA · EIN 770018162 · $33.5M rev · operational · infrastructure · www.foodshare.com
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FOOD Share Inc. is a food bank serving Ventura County, California, dedicated to alleviating hunger. The organization distributes food through partner agencies and direct distributions, supported by a large volunteer base. They also engage in community fundraising initiatives to provide meals for food-insecure individuals and families.

activities · 31

what they do

direct service · 24
  • Community Fundraising Campaigns Food Donation Matching & Conversion
    Runs month-long community fundraising campaigns aimed at providing one million meals, with donations converting to 30 meals per $10 or 3 meals per $1.
  • Community Fundraising Campaigns Food Donation Matching & Conversion
    Conducts month-long community fundraising campaigns to provide meals for food-insecure populations, converting donations into meals (e.g., $1 into 3 meals or $10 into 30 meals).
  • Community fundraising campaigns Food Donation Matching & Conversion
    Runs time-limited community fundraising campaigns, such as a month-long effort to provide one million meals, with donations converting to 30 meals per $10 or three meals per dollar.
  • Community fundraising campaigns Food Donation Matching & Conversion
    Runs month-long community fundraising campaigns that convert $1 in donations into 3 meals (or 30 meals per $10 donated) to support the provision of one million meals for food-insecure populations in Ventura County.
  • Community fundraising campaigns for meal provision Food Donation Matching & Conversion
    Runs community fundraising campaigns that convert donations into meals—such as providing 30 meals per $10 donated or converting $1 into 3 meals—with the goal of providing up to one million meals during month-long campaigns.
  • Emergency Food Procurement Emergency Supply Distribution
    Purchases food, such as $1 million worth, to respond to increased demand, including that caused by CalFresh delays.
  • Emergency Food Response Emergency Supply Distribution
    Purchased $1 million worth of food to respond to increased demand caused by CalFresh benefit delays, supplementing regular food distribution efforts.
  • Emergency food response Emergency Supply Distribution
    Purchased $1 million worth of food to respond to increased demand caused by CalFresh delays and conducts large-scale food distributions, including weekly events at College Park in Oxnard.
  • Emergency food response and large-scale food packing Emergency Supply Distribution
    Responds to emergencies and supply disruptions by purchasing large quantities of food (e.g., $1 million in food due to CalFresh delays) and organizing large-scale food packing events with corporate partners, such as packing thousands of USDA food bags and specialized kits.
  • Emergency food response and procurement Emergency Supply Distribution
    Purchased $1 million worth of food to respond to increased demand due to CalFresh benefit delays, supplementing regular distribution efforts.
  • Food Distribution through Partner Agencies Food Distribution Network Management
    Supports food drives and strengthens a network of over 174 to 200 agency partners to increase food availability year-round for families in need across Ventura County.
  • Food Distribution through Partner Network Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes nearly 20 million pounds of food annually, providing over 16 million meals to over 250,000 people in Ventura County through a network of approximately 174–200 agency partners, including weekly large-scale distributions at locations like College Park in Oxnard.
  • Food Distribution to Individuals and Families Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes nearly 20 million pounds of food annually, providing over 16 million meals to more than 250,000 people in Ventura County through various programs, including weekly large-scale events and partnerships.
  • Food distribution through partner network Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes nearly 20 million pounds of food annually, providing over 16 million meals to over 250,000 people in Ventura County through a network of more than 174 agency partners, including weekly large-scale distributions at locations such as College Park in Oxnard.
  • Food distribution through partner network Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes nearly 20 million pounds of food annually, providing over 16 million meals to over 250,000 people in Ventura County through a network of approximately 200–174 agency partners. Includes weekly large-scale distributions and responses to increased demand, such as from CalFresh delays.
  • Food distribution through partner network Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes nearly 20 million pounds of food annually, providing over 16 million meals to over 250,000 people in Ventura County through a network of 200+ agency partners.
  • Food safety and logistics operations Standardized Reporting for Partner Agencies
    Implements food safety protocols, including the use of standardized forms for recording cold box temperatures, revised in 2025, to ensure safe food handling and distribution.
  • Conducts gleaning operations to harvest unused crops in Ventura County for distribution.
  • Conducts gleaning operations to harvest unused crops from farms in Ventura County, redirecting surplus produce to individuals in need.
  • Conducts gleaning operations to harvest unused crops from farms in Ventura County, redirecting surplus produce to food-insecure populations.
  • Gleaning operations for food recovery Fresh Produce Rescue & Distribution
    Conducts gleaning operations to harvest unused crops from farms in Ventura County, redirecting surplus produce to individuals in need.
  • Gleaning operations for fresh food recovery Fresh Produce Rescue & Distribution
    Conducts gleaning operations to harvest unused crops from farms in Ventura County, increasing access to fresh produce for food-insecure populations.
  • Organizes food packing events in partnership with corporate and community groups, such as a collaboration with The Trade Desk to pack 2,640 bags of USDA shelf-stable food, 1,200 Kitchen-Free Bags, and 480 Senior Kits.
  • Special food packing and distribution events Performance-Triggered Food Donation Programs
    Organizes large-scale food packing and distribution events in partnership with corporate collaborators, such as The Trade Desk, to distribute thousands of USDA shelf-stable food bags, Kitchen-Free Bags, and Senior Kits.
capacity building · 7
  • Board governance and capacity support Board Governance & Member Voting
    Engages board members in strategic and financial oversight, fundraising, and networking, with an average time commitment of three hours per month to support organizational capacity.
  • Board governance and organizational capacity support
    Engages board members in strategic and financial guidance, fundraising, and networking, with a time commitment of approximately three hours per month to support organizational operations.
  • Partner Agency Capacity Building and Oversight Standardized Reporting for Partner Agencies
    Offers an application process for organizations to become agency partners and requires them to submit monthly reports using standardized forms, including USDA E-Signature reports and cold box temperature records, to ensure compliance and effective food distribution.
  • Partner Agency Management and Support Standardized Reporting for Partner Agencies
    Manages a network of partner agencies by offering an application process for new partners and requiring monthly reporting using standardized forms, including a USDA E-Signature Monthly Report Cover Page and cold box temperature logs, updated in 2025.
  • Partner agency management and capacity building Standardized Reporting for Partner Agencies
    Manages a network of partner agencies by offering an application process for new partners and requiring monthly reporting using standardized forms updated in 2025.
  • Partner agency onboarding and management Standardized Reporting for Partner Agencies
    Manages a network of partner agencies by offering an application process for new partners and requiring monthly reporting using standardized forms, updated in 2025.
  • Partner agency onboarding and management Standardized Reporting for Partner Agencies
    Manages a network of partner agencies by offering an application process for new partners and requiring monthly reporting using standardized forms, including updated USDA E-Signature cover pages and cold box temperature logs, to ensure accountability and food safety.
strategies · 35

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named programs · 10

what they call their work

CAN-Tree Drive
Annual community event focused on collecting food donations.
CAN-tree Drive
Annual community food drive event collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items
College Park Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Weekly food distribution in Oxnard providing groceries to food-insecure individuals and families in Ventura County
College Park drive-thru food distribution
Direct food distribution service in Oxnard, CA, providing food to individuals like seniors.
Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)
Provides emergency food assistance, likely through partner agencies, with specific sign-in and income guidelines.
Food For Thought Breakfast & Tour
Educational event offering a facility tour and breakfast to engage community members and raise awareness about food insecurity
Gleaning
Program that organizes volunteers to pick surplus fruit from local farms and orchards for distribution.
Gleaning Program
Volunteer-based fruit harvesting from private and public citrus trees to distribute fresh produce
March to a Million Meals
Annual month-long community fundraising challenge to provide one million meals for Ventura County residents facing food insecurity
Meal Connect – Agency Retail Donation Pick-up
Program facilitating the pick-up of retail food donations by partner agencies.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • 174+ agency partners Partner — Network of partner agencies receiving food distribution support from Food Share.
  • California Association of Food Banks Network — Member of the California Association of Food Banks.
  • California National Guard Partner — Coordinating with the California National Guard to scale food distribution and operational support during the government shutdown.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of the Feeding America network, accessing liability protection and food donation resources.
  • Feeding America Network — Member of the Feeding America network, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.
  • Kirby Subaru Partner — Provided a $20,000 matching gift to amplify donations during the March to a Million Meals campaign.
  • The Trade Desk Partner — Corporate partner that organized a volunteer event to pack food bags and kits.
  • US Department of Agriculture Government — Receives shelf-stable pantry items from the USDA.
  • USDA Government — Complies with USDA reporting and civil rights requirements for food distribution programs.