We found 38 food pantries listed for Ventura County, California. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Ventura County, California.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Ventura, California. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army of Southern California
Phone: (805) 483-9235
Address: 622 W Wooley Rd, Oxnard, CA 93030. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Oxnard Medical And Dental Center serves low-income, migrant farm workers in Ventura County through safety-net services such as rent/utility assistance, medical/dental services, food pantry assistance and spiritual counseling.
Services provided :
- help pay for housing
- help pay for utilities
- food pantry
- clothing vouchers
- transportation
- dental care
- health education
- medical care
- checkup & test
- spiritual support
- meals
Appointments :
Call (805) 483-9235 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 13 Church Food Pantry locations in Ventura, California. You can also check your eligibility.
Holman United Methodist Church
Address: 3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Holman United Methodist Church provides groceries and food for people in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone that comes to the pantry for food assistance, regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Please contact the pantry for assistance or information regarding eligibility requirements or what to bring to a pantry visit.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church
Phone: (323) 231-1040
Address: 5017 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90011. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Food Ministry at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church provides food to neighbors, friends and families who are experiencing hunger. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone that comes to the pantry for food assistance. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
For more information on the Food Ministry, please contact our offices.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (323) 231-1040 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- San Bernardino
- Riverside
- Ventura
Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church
Phone: (323) 564-1151
Address: 10435 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90002. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Food Ministry Program distributes food bags to needy people every Thursday morning. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone that comes to the pantry for food assistance, regardless of their race, color, or religion.
To schedule a pick up or for more information, contact the church office.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (323) 564-1151 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
Del Rey Church (DRC)
Phone: (310) 823-4275
Address: 8505 Saran Dr, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Del Rey Church (DRC) Food Pantry serves the poor who come to our campus for help. We run a modest food pantry to feed the hungry during the week, as well as to help people who have fallen on hard times in our community with needed groceries.
For more information on pantry distribution hours, please contact our office.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (310) 823-4275 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
Orchard Community Church
Phone: (805) 647-3757
Address: 8180 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93004. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Homelessness Support program provides housing, food and assistance to the homeless of our community. For more information call 805.647.3757
Services provided :
- food pantry
- short-term housing
Appointments :
Call (805) 647-3757 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Camarillo Community Church
Phone: (805) 402-3887
Address: 379 Mobil Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
This program provides food to those in need in our community. Food distribution takes place every Friday afternoon. You must fill out forms first to determine need and eligibility.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 402-3887 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Bridge Church - ManaFest
Phone: (805) 262-5000
Address: 999 Rancho Conejo Blvd, Newbury Park, CA 91320. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
ManaFest is an ongoing ministry distributing food every other Wednesday. Our Food Ministry distributes food to those in need every other Wednesday from 4 to 6PM at The Bridge.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 262-5000 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Newbury Park
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
First Baptist Church of Ojai - Operation Blessing Food Ministry
Phone: (805) 646-3333
Address: 930 Grand Ave, Ojai, CA 93023. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
One of the on-going ministries of First Baptist Church is Operation Blessing (Food Share). On the fourth Saturday of each month, boxes of supplemental food is available for low income families in the Ojai Valley. This program averages about 375 people a month. These families must meet government financial criteria. It is funded by the church and all labor is voluntary. This is an opportunity to help with the physical needs of those in the Ojai Valley. Dates: Fourth Saturday of each month- 9 AM (First Come, First Served) (except December—third Saturday)
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 646-3333 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ojai
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
South Coast Fellowship Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (805) 658-7223
Address: 1595 Walter St Ste 2, Ventura, CA 93003. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food and clothing are available for those in need on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 658-7223 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ventura
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Jubilee Church - Channel of Blessing
Phone: (805) 482-5424
Address: 1169 Calle, Suerte Camarillo, CA 93012. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Channel of Blessings was established in 2000 to assist needy people with food and other basic necessities of life. Zion Food, the former, much smaller ministry, had been in service for nearly two decades. With the help of wonderful organizations such as Feed the Children and Children’s Hunger Fund, along with Trader Joe’s, COB is able to accomplish this mandate within our sphere of influence in southern California. From a relatively small storehouse at Jubilee Church, COB moves hundreds of pallets of food each year, equaling well over 500,000 pounds. In any given month, from 29 to 34 churches, covering an area from Santa Barbara to Tijuana, Mexico, come to pick up food to distribute in their own area of ministry. In addition, many people from the local area come in to receive bags of groceries each week to feed their families, or needy neighbors. In addition, every four to six weeks COB receives and distributes a special gift of 24 pallets of non-perishable food as well as office furniture from Feed the Children; and once a year in May, Channel of Blessings participates with the United States Post Office in their annual food drive in Camarillo. Channel of Blessings benefits from the service of nearly twenty volunteers. These selfless helpers pick up food pallets, sort and bag food, assist in loading cars and trucks for those receiving large amounts of food, teach Bible studies, and clean and organize the storeroom. Without their sacrificial help, this ministry could not function. Individual/family pickup times are: Sundays after service from 12:30 to 1:30 pm; and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 pm after mid-week service. Church/Ministry pickup time is Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm after the Bible study. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Prov. 19:17.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 482-5424 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Suerte Camarillo
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church - Still Waters Café
Phone: (805) 526-7577
Address: 4191 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
A dining service to those who are suffering economic hardship, homelessness or who are lonely and wish to have a dining companion. Amenities at the café: Mealtime is served beginning at 5:00p.m.–7:00 p.m. every Thursday; Fresh home cooked meal served in a family atmosphere with home style table settings; To go snack bags are offered; Highchairs and booster seats are available for the younger family members; There are wheelchair accessible entrances and bathrooms available; Prayer requests can be satisfied.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 526-7577 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Simi Valley
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Christian Church of Thousand Oaks - Feed My Sheep
Phone: (805) 492-2474
Address: 301 W Avenida, De Las Flores Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Feed My Sheep is a CCTO ministry to the community of Thousand Oaks to serve needy and struggling families in the Conejo Valley. Meet in the Fellowship Hall at CCTO on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. FMS exists to show Christ’s love in action by providing grocery assistance, a warm meal, crafts for kids, and holiday help. All food and gift donations are provided by the membership of CCTO.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 492-2474 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- De Las Flores Thousand Oaks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
New Heart Foursquare Church Food Pantry
Phone: (805) 583-3433
Address: 4200 Township Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
NewHeart's food pantry is a community outreach that offers food to anyone who would like some. Our food pantry is stocked by donations from congregation members and local grocery stores. It is open to the public on Sundays following our morning celebration (around 11:30am).
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 583-3433 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Simi Valley
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 5 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Ventura, California. You can also check your eligibility.
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Address: 303 N Ventura Ave, SUITE C, Ventura, CA 93001. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Catholic Charities’ community centers are a first point of help for people in need. The centers offer supportive services aimed at breaking cycles of poverty and homelessness in communities. Each center is unique in its approach and in its delivery of help, always responding to the community’s needs. Catholic Charities provides food, clothing, rent and utilities’ stipends. Financial assistance for rent, utilities and transportation is subject to funding availability and may have geographical restrictions.
Ventura Community Services Center offers assistance with basic needs assistance, food pantries (Ventura and Saticoy), information and referrals, rental and utility assistance, CalFresh and Covered California application assistance on site.
Services provided :
- emergency payments
- food pantry
- clothing
- government benefits
- understand government programs
- navigating the system
- help fill out forms
- one-on-one support
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Phone: (805) 529-0720
Address: 612 Spring Rd, SUITE 101, Moorpark, CA 93021. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Sun: Closed
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is committed to manifesting Christ’s spirit by collaborating with diverse communities, providing services to the poor and vulnerable, promoting human dignity and advocating for social justice.
Moorpark Pantry Plus provides a safety net of services to our residents in need for the benefit of the community at large. We engage, educate, and empower the community to be part of our ongoing efforts. We provide leadership and information to promote community action and private efforts aimed at developing effective solutions for all.
Moorpark Pantry Plus provides services in the following areas:
• Supplemental food and clothing
• Eviction prevention
• Utility assistance
• Holiday Programs (Thanksgiving Baskets, Christmas Festival, Easer Baskets and Mother’s Day Event)
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
• Information and Referrals
Please bring the following documents with you when receiving services:
• Photo ID
• Proof of income
• Most recent utility bill
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- help pay for housing
- help pay for utilities
- tax preparation
- navigating the system
Appointments :
Call (805) 529-0720 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Santa Barbara
- Ventura
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Address: 612 Spring Rd, SUITE 101, Moorpark, CA 93021. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM
- Sat: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
Catholic Charities’ community centers are a first point of help for people in need. The centers offer supportive services aimed at breaking cycles of poverty and homelessness in communities. Each center is unique in its approach and in its delivery of help, always responding to the community’s needs. Catholic Charities provides food, clothing, rent and utilities’ stipends. Financial assistance for rent, utilities and transportation is subject to funding availability and may have geographical restrictions.
Moorpark Community Services offers basic needs assistance: food pantry; clothing; information and referrals; rental and utility assistance; and holiday programs.
Services provided :
- emergency payments
- food pantry
- clothing
- navigating the system
- one-on-one support
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Address: 402 N A St, Oxnard, CA 93030. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tues: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Catholic Charities’ community centers are a first point of help for people in need. The centers offer supportive services aimed at breaking cycles of poverty and homelessness in communities. Each center is unique in its approach and in its delivery of help, always responding to the community’s needs. Catholic Charities provides food, clothing, rent and utilities’ stipends. Financial assistance for rent, utilities and transportation is subject to funding availability and may have geographical restrictions.
Oxnard Community Services offer basic needs assistance, food pantry and sack lunches, clothing, baby items, information and referrals, rental and utility assistance, holiday programs.
Services provided :
- emergency payments
- food pantry
- baby supplies
- clothing
- navigating the system
- one-on-one support
- meals
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Catholic Charities - Ventura Community Services Center
Phone: (805) 643-4694
Address: 303 N Ventura Ave Ste C, Ventura, CA 93001. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The programs of Catholic Charities focus on empowerment and seek to enact long-term, positive change in individuals, families and communities. As a nonprofit, public benefit corporation, the agency is built on the principles of dignity and inclusion, providing services irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender or religious belief. Programs address human suffering and larger social issues, such as poverty, hunger and nutrition, homelessness, immigration, health care, mental health and illiteracy.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 643-4694 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ventura
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Helping Hands Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in Ventura, California. You can also check your eligibility.
Helping Hands Senior Foundation
Phone: (818) 279-6580ext
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM PST
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM PST
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM PST
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM PST
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM PST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Helping Hands is a local non profit organization based in the San Fernando Valley that can help seniors and their loved ones connect to great programs in the community. We offer a free care planning service to seniors of any income, insurance and/ or health condition. We specialize in working with low income seniors to help them stretch their budget and lower their cost of living. Our goal is to help improve their quality of life!
Please contact us for assistance.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- help pay for food
- help find housing
- housing advice
- clothing
- medical supplies
- financial education
- navigating the system
Appointments :
Call (818) 279-6580ext to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 18 Food Pantry locations in Ventura, California. You can also check your eligibility.
The Dream Center
Phone: (213) 273-7000
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Truck Program provides bags of groceries for children and families who are prone to homelessness. Many of the people we help tell us that the simple gift of a bag of groceries was just enough to get them through the month. Or they saved just enough on their grocery bill that they were able to pay their rent or keep the lights on. In this way, we not only address the issue of hunger, but also help keep fragile families from sliding into homelessness.
Please contact us for more information on this program.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (213) 273-7000 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
SSS Good Samaritan
Phone: (562) 619-0467
Address: 5035 Hedda St, Lakewood, CA 90712. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
- Sun: Closed
Our food bank is designed assist or supplement food reserves for families that are barely meeting their basic needs. Most of what we offer is canned food. When available, we also give away toys, household essentials, used clothing, and other home items.
We give food on a first come first serve basis to those who come on time, every 4th Saturday monthly at Calvary Hall.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- home goods
- toys & gifts
Appointments :
Call (562) 619-0467 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
Foothill Unity Center, Inc.
Phone: (626) 358-3486
Address: 191 N Oak Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Bag Lunch Program distributes substantial bag lunches three times a week, providing enough food to last for about two days. These lunches, made up of sandwiches, instant soups, snack foods, fresh fruit, drinks, flip-top canned foods, canned meats and sweets, are given to people and families who are homeless or have no place to store or cook food. We also provide toiletry items weekly as available to help with hygiene needs.
For more information please call us at (626) 358-3486.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- personal care items
Appointments :
Call (626) 358-3486 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
Hope Again
Phone: (323) 661-4004
Address: 1515 Winona Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Hope Again works to end homelessness by providing food and hygiene items to those in need on the streets as well as running a bridge housing program for residents. We provide assistance with job and housing searching, weekly counseling with a licensed therapist, resume development and seek to give dignity to those who are trapped in poverty, crime, and substance abuse.
At this time, we are not conducting any intakes. For more information please contact our offices.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- help find housing
- housing advice
- short-term housing
- personal hygiene
- counseling
- navigating the system
- resume development
Appointments :
Call (323) 661-4004 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
Stay Free Ministries Outreach
Address: 545 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
Food and Clothing Giveaways offers food and clothing to people in our community who are in need. We hold our food and clothing giveaways in partnership with New Salvation Ministries at Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row.
Our food giveaways are held in the parking lot of Union Rescue Mission on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Help Residents of Counties:
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Ventura
South Coast Fellowship
Phone: (805) 658-7646
Address: 4050 Market St, Ventura, CA 93003. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food and Clothing Ministry provides free food and clothing to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
Call (805) 658-7646 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
HELP of Ojai
Phone: (805) 640-3320
Address: 108 Fox St, Ojai, CA 93023. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tues: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Fri: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Community Assistance Program (CAP) provides basic needs and case management services for the low income and homeless residents of the Ojai Valley.
C.A.P. Services Include;
• Translating
• Monthly Food Pantry
• Fresh Produce Giveaway
• Rental Assistance (Limited)
• Utility Assistance (Once a year up to $100 on electric and gas bills)
• Case management services
• Twice monthly “HELP” bags of food for homebound seniors and the disabled
• Senior Share Food Program
• Medical Copays (Limited)
• Services for homeless people: Ojai residents only. Homeless to home intensive case management program.
• H.E.A.P. (Home Energy Assistance Program) – available year round, this program assists with gas or electric bills for qualified, low-income applicants.
• Assistance with filling out government forms, and advocacy for same.
• CalFresh (food stamps) and Medi-CAL/Affordable health care representatives onsite (limited times).
• Coordinating with other Ventura County agencies as needed.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- help pay for utilities
- navigating the system
- help fill out forms
- one-on-one support
- translation & interpretation
Appointments :
Call (805) 640-3320 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Kids & Families Together
Phone: (805) 643-1446
Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93012. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Share Pantry provides free groceries to families in need. The pantry operates twice a month on any Tuesday of the month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 643-1446 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation
Phone: (805) 378-5106
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation gives services such as food, students scholarships and free clinics to youth, seniors, disabled and those in need in our communities.
Services provided :
- help pay for school
- food pantry
- medical care
Appointments :
Call (805) 378-5106 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Mercy Ministries
Phone: (805) 983-0044
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
El Rio Food Pantry distributes food to needy families. We start at 8 am every Saturday and are finished when we are done serving our clients, usually about 10:30 am. You can come once a month, or as often as you like; we’d love to have you.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 983-0044 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Foodshare Inc
Phone: (805) 983-7100
Address: 4156 Southbank Rd, Oxnard, CA 93036. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Senior Share Program provides supplemental bags of groceries for low income seniors. Bag contents vary depending upon availability of items. Varieties of foods are provided and include: Fruits and Vegetables, Bread and/or Rolls, Canned Goods and Specialty item such as: shelf stable milk, meat, or cereal will be provided monthly. Most sites provide bi-weekly bags for qualified clients.
To be eligible applicants must: Complete a FOOD Share Application, provide proof of age 55 or over, total monthly income; 1 per household monthly income can not exceed $2,550.00, 2 per household monthly income can not exceed $2,916.00. Call FOOD Share for an application: 805-983-7100 ext. 133 or download from our website. Please mail your application to us at FOOD Share, 4156 Southbank Road, Oxnard, CA 93036.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 983-7100 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
LSS Community Care - Ventura County
Phone: (805) 497-6207
Address: 80 E Hillcrest Dr # 101, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Thousand Oaks Community Care Center manages program services in Camarillo and the Conejo Valley. Our purpose is to meet human needs with compassion, by helping men, women, and families reach and sustain a higher quality of life by providing comprehensive assistance to achieve or sustain independence and become responsible members of the community. We operate programs and services, such as the Conejo Valley Meal & Winter Shelter, Home to Stay and provide short-term emergency assistance, addressing the immediate needs of the vulnerable and disadvantaged, but also promoting a sense of self-reliance and community among all persons.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 497-6207 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Thousand Oaks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Food Pantry at Project Understanding
Phone: (805) 652-1326
Address: 43 E Vince St, Ventura, CA 93001. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry at Project Understanding provides groceries once a month to families whose budget cannot support the purchase of their own. Donations may include in-kind, non-perishables, fresh vegetables and fruits and $$’s designated for food. Most food contained on the shelves is purchased from Food Share. Open: M-W-F 9am to 11:30am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 652-1326 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ventura
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
Community Action of Ventura County - Food Assistance
Phone: (805) 436-4000
Address: 621 Richmond Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Every Thursday, Community Action of Ventura County assists residents with fresh produce, canned goods and other staples. Food distribution takes place at the back of the CAVC building located at 621 Richmond Avenue in Oxnard, between 1:30 and 3 p.m. or until the food runs out. Please park in the front lot or street and walk to the back as there is no parking in the food distribution area. First-time participants should bring valid identification and verification of income.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 436-4000 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Oxnard
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
The River Community Food Pantry
Phone: (805) 648-7955
Address: 859 E Santa Clara Ave, Ventura, CA 93001. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We know that sometimes we run out of food before we run out of month. If you need food, please stop by our Food Pantry on Mondays from 2:30 to 5 PM. We are open every Monday unless it's a holiday. The River Community Food Pantry is for emergency situations only. This means that you may utilize our pantry once a month. If you come to our pantry more than one time during a calendar month, we will be more than happy to give you a list of pantries in the area that you may utilize. If you are a member of The River Community Church, you may frequent the pantry more than once a month and that is determined on an individual basis. A member of TRC means that you are attending Sunday services, mid-week gatherings and are involved with volunteering in some capacity.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 648-7955 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ventura
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
CPC Food Outreach
Phone: (805) 648-2737
Address: 1555 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
CPC Food Outreach began in 1982 and provides groceries and produce twice a month to individuals who come to our church office and apply for help. Food is also delivered to 26 shut-ins. More than 34 people from Community Presbyterian Church volunteer monthly to pick up food at the Food Share Warehouse, pack and distribute bags.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 648-2737 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ventura
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
New Hope Christian Center Food Pantry (Oak View Food Pantry)
Phone: (805) 649-2244
Address: 590 Old Ventura Ave, Oak View, CA 93022. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hosted by New Hope & Nueva Esperanza centro cristiano, Oak View Food Pantry is open to anyone in need living in Ventura County. The Pantry is open the LAST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH from 1:30 – 2:30 pm, and is provided on a first-come, first-served basis; doors open at 1:00 pm for sign-in. Working with FOOD SHARE of Ventura County, the Pantry provides a variety of foods such as canned good, bread and produce free of charge, however, registration is required. Available foods vary each time the Pantry is open.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 649-2244 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Oak View
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
New Hope Christian Fellowship Food Pantry
Phone: (805) 581-1628
Address: 2350 Shasta Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our food pantry welcomes everyone in need! Every Sunday afternoon at 1pm, we serve people with a hot meal, pray over them, and send them home with bags of fresh groceries, canned goods, and sometimes toiletries.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (805) 581-1628 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Simi Valley
Help Residents of Counties:
- Ventura
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Ventura, California distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Ventura, California to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Ventura, California have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Ventura, California may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Ventura, California appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Ventura, California, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Ventura, California may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Ventura, California whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Ventura, California.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.