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FOOD PANTRY
While many of us enjoy access to nutritious
food, not everyone in beautiful Ventura
County is as fortunate. Last year, St. John’s
Health Ministries Food Pantry made a
difference in the lives of more than 5,000
individuals – mainly pregnant mothers,
children and elders, with support of
nutritional food.
We do not accomplish this venture alone.
Partnerships with growers and non-profit
organizations make it possible for St. John’s to
receive free or at nominal cost, locally-grown
produce, canned food, and beans. Volunteers
at local churches distribute the food and
deliver hot meals, and connect families to
other resources, such as health education or
programs that help them move towards more
self-sufficiency. The Food Pantry provides its
services in donated space at 535 Cooper Road,
adjacent to Christ the King Church.
More than three-fourths of the families
served last year were families with children.
The numbers tell a great story. It is
heartwarming knowing that your investment
has helped a child in need have a chance at a
healthier life.

Last year a $20,000 grant from the Raskob Foundation made
it possible for St. John’s Food Pantry to significantly increase
the amount of fresh protein provided to each client

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