Every week, two food pantries in Moorpark operated by Ruben Castro Charities serve 610 individuals — 160 children, 336 adults and 114 seniors.
“They’re open to everybody,” said Lisandra Castro, a founding member of the nonprofit. “We also give out scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are college-bound and have a history of doing community service.”
The second annual CommUNITY Run 5K and 1 Mile on Saturday at Moorpark College benefits the philanthropic organization.
The Ruben Castro Charities Community Run 5K and 1-mile fundraiser on Sat., July 8 has added legs to the namesake’s mission to serve the underserved.
Ruben Castro Charities seeks to end generational poverty through education.
First contact with anyone in need comes through the Grab and Go free groceries program at Moorpark College on Tuesday nights and the Career Education Center on Saturday mornings.
Talk about a food run.
In what organizers hope will become an annual event, the first Ruben Castro Charities Community Run 5K and 1M fundraiser will take place Saturday, with proceeds going to the food pantry at Moorpark College.
Ruben Castro Charities will be hosting a 5K and 1M community run at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center on March 16, 2019 at 8:00am. You can register for the 5K or the 1M run at community5k.us.
A full-time student at Moorpark College who is struggling to make ends meet while paying rent and tuition, Miranda Halverson said she now knows she won’t go hungry thanks to a food pantry on campus that’s open on Tuesdays.
“We don’t have jobs and we’re paying for the privilege of being here, so basically for the next two years we don’t have any income,” said Halverson, 35, of Simi Valley, who is a student in the Exotic Animal Training and Management program with plans to graduate in 2018. “Rent around here is pretty high, so of course everything goes to that and we’re living off of savings. So everybody was excited when they heard (the food pantry) was opening again.”
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The food pantry makes its appearance on Moorpark College campus once again with its reopening on Tuesday, Sept. 13, which offers students and families in need of food with Grab & Go groceries.
The food pantry is in full availability to students from the Ruben Castro Charities, a non-profit community-based organization every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
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Kealoha and Company “Expressions of Polynesia” performer Anissa Anika Machuca leads supporters of Ruben Castro Charities in a traditional Hawaiian dance during the nonprofit organization’s annual event, held at Asakuma Restaurant in Moorpark on July 17.
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Break out those Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts and join us for an afternoon of good company, live entertainment, fruity drinks, and fabulous silent auction prizes!
When:
Sunday, July 17, 2016
11:30am – 3:00pm
Location:
Asakuma Restaurant
718 New Los Angeles Ave
Moorpark, CA 93021
Admission:
Get your tickets by Wednesday, July 6th for the early bird rate of $25 per person. After July 6th, suggested donation is $30 per person. All proceeds from this family-friendly event will go to support Ruben Castro Charities.
Attire:
Tropical-inspired attire is encouraged.
Food & Beverage:
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served and a full, no-host bar will be available.
Questions?
Please contact us at events@rubencastrocharities.org