With the current economic downturn that the country is facing, more and more people are reaching out to food banks.  Ventura County food banks are no exception.  The demand has been high, but the supply unfortunately very low.  It is at times like these that we all need to become more compassionate and humane towards others; more like Jacob Mizraji.

Jacob Mizraji is a 13-year-old Ventura County resident, attending Balboa Middle-school, who decided to aid the hungry in Ventura County.  Jacob has so far donated $500 from his bar mitzvah and plans to do more than just that.  Jacob also plans on painting curb numbers and donating the proceeds to the Ventura County Food Share.

Hero? Maybe to many, but Jacob considers himself an ordinary boy who decided to take matters in to his own hands. Jacob, Ventura County is very proud to have a citizen such as you.

If you wish to help our local Ventura County food banks please visit Food Share Inc.