Who We Are
We believe that no one should go hungry, and together, we can tackle the root causes of food insecurity. Our goal is to promote sustainable nutritious food for everyone. Let's work hand in hand to make a lasting impact and ensure that no one is left behind.
The Lake County Food Share (LCFS) is led by five board members. Each is a “working” member. Combined, they provide strategic oversight of all funding and day-to-day operations, 365 days a year.
They are dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Lake County.
Why? Because no one should go hungry.
Meet the Board
Pictured: L-R Steve Stone, Mike Newcombe,
Nancy Ashford and Ronne Lindsay.
Not pictured is Lisa Swinney.
Our Team
RONNE LINDSAY
Chair/Business Management
Ronne has been with LCFS for 20 plus years. She serves as the Chair of the Board handling all business management requirements, grant writing, monitoring, reporting, annual state renewals (Oregon Annual Report) and annual taxes. She also purchases food items for LCFS throughout the year.
She’s lived in Lake County for 46 years.
“People Helping People” is something she’s always enjoyed doing while aiding with the basic needs of individuals and families, which she believes everyone deserves.
MIKE NEWCOMBE
Vice Chair/Pantry Management
Mike joined in 2013 as pantry manager.
He oversees all things pantry such as recycling cardboard, restocking shelves, providing light maintenance inside and out, making monthly food pickups from the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank in Klamath Falls, Oregon, coordinates the pickup of Fresh Alliance donations from Safeway and recruits and trains volunteers to staff weekly distributions.
Oregon Food Bank’s Fresh Alliance provides produce and pantry staples to help meet needs of diverse populations designed to recover safe, edible grocery items (that might otherwise be composted or discarded) and offer them to people in need.
Mike was born in Lakeview and lived here for 76 years.
He serves with the Lake County Food Share because he saw the need and really enjoys volunteering in service to Lakeview and the entire Lake County community.
STEVE STONE
Warehouse & Distribution Mgt.
Steve has worked with LCFS for five years. He currently serves as the warehouse and distribution manager. That includes all appliance monitoring and repairs, volunteer compliance training, manages Produce Connection, data entry for all distributions and ordering supplies. In addition, he handles food donations, documents, weighs and stocks accordingly.
The Produce Connection is a community food access program operated by the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank. It provides completely free, fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples to anyone across Lake and Klamath counties.
He’s lived in Lake County permanently for the past six years, and on and off for over the last 25 years.
Steve just wants to simply give back to the community he lives in.
NANCY ASHFORD
Distribution
For approximately five years, Nancy has served at LCFS. She greets and registers recipients in the computer system.
In addition, she unloads food, stocks shelves, cleans and helps wherever needed.
For the last 65 years, Nancy has lived in Lakeview.
When asked why she helps at LCFS, she observed the way it helps people who need food and gives them some extra support throughout the year.
LISA SWINNEY
Community
Outreach Specialist
For just over a year now, Lisa has served at LCFS. In this role, she builds relationships, encourages partnerships and strategically connects with individuals, families and organizations to increase awareness of LCFS and its services.
Since 1983, Lisa has lived in Lakeview. She is the newest board member having operated on the board beginning in July 2026.
She finds that with her many years of training and decades of work experience in communications, bringing awareness and resources to those is need brings her great joy in doing her part.
Mission
At Lake County Food Share (LCFS), our mission is to ensure that no family in Lake County goes hungry. We work diligently to gather food donations and distribute them to those facing food insecurity. By partnering with local businesses and community members, we strive to create a sustainable solution to hunger in our region.
Our dedication to combating hunger and promoting well-being is steadfast. Through our various programs and initiatives, we aim to uplift families, provide nutritious food options, and foster community connections. Join us in our mission to create a hunger-free Lake County.