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Food pantries and free groceries Ventura County.

Find information on Ventura County free food banks, soup kitchens and emergency pantries. A number of distribution centers operate around the county, with many open daily and providing free drive thru pantry operations. They help low income families, seniors or people with no money as well as immigrants. Learn how to get emergency food, meals, free groceries, and hygiene supplies. There are a free food pantry near you in Ventura County CA.

The locations and phone numbers of the food banks as well as pantries are listed below. There are also soup kitchens in the community as well as Meals on Wheels services. Everything from boxes of groceries to a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal as well as personal toiletries are offered, such as soap or detergent. There are a number of food pantries and they are located in many areas including Ventura, Simi Valley, and across the region. Free dog and pet food is also for low-income families in Ventura County.

The exact amount of support provided will vary, as some have limited hours and certain income requirements. But free food boxes are given with groceries focused on specific needs such as seniors, low-income parents, the homeless and working poor. However never hesitate to call a food pantry in Ventura County California for emergency assistance or Meals on Wheels. If a center can’t help you for some reason they may offer referrals or help you apply for alternatives, such as government assistance from CalFresh food stamps. There are also dedicated food pantries for Oxnard in addition to the county centers below.

Organizations for free food and meals in Ventura Count

Project Understanding - Bread of Life - All Saints Episcopal Church
2734 Johnson Dr Ste E, Ventura, CA 93003. Call (805) 652-1326
Meals and free food offered. Groceries, bread, dairy, a beverage and other goods for the poor, hungry and people with no money.

Community Action of Ventura County
They are part of the California community action network. There is a free, emergency pantry as well as case management, applications to CalFresh, and other support. There are also free Cooking Matters, USDA programs, and a mobile food produce pantry.

 

 

 

  • A major non-profit for the county. There is everything from job placement services to information on shopping using coupons or unit pricing. Get government grants for bills, free food from the pantry, credit building services, or applications to WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) or surplus USDA commodities like cheese.  Learn more on food assistance from Ventura County community action.

SVDP - Saint Vincent
There are multiple parishes. They have free food banks, thrift stores with kitchen items, meal sites and more. Get fresh produce, meats and groceries to families in need in Ventura County. A leading church based agency for Ventura County. Volunteers provide food, offer referrals to WIC vouchers, and help feed single mothers or children.

  • SVDP/St. Sebastian - Church address is 235 N. Ninth St, Santa Paula, CA, 93060. Phone: 805-421-8570 or (805) 525-2149. Volunteers from this organization are committed to helping the poor in the community. Resources include free food, meals, information on government assistance, and maybe even gift cards in Ventura County.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas / SVDP - 185 St. Thomas Dr, Ojai, CA, 93023. Phone: 805-646-4338

Catholic Charities Ventura
303 N. Ventura Av, Ventura, CA, 93001. Main number 805-643-4694
A social service agency. Free food, hot meals, clothes, furniture and more. There are also free Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets and meals, including Turkeys. Can help people apply for government assistance too, such as SNAP food stamps and WIC. Other resources include clothing, a low cost thrift store, and holiday assistance.

  • Catholic Charities Moorpark is another option. Address is  609 Fitch Ave., Moorpark, California 93021, Dial for assistance - 805-529-0720. One of the leading social service agencies in Ventura County. Some of the services include clothing, free or low cost food, financial help for bills and rent, and Christmas gifts and meals.

Salvation Army of Ventura County locations
As with most Salvation Army centers, a number of social services and emergency financial assistance is offered. A food pantry is on site as well as a clothing closet. Free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals may be served. Children may also receive gifts from the Ventura Angel Tree program. Or get soap, detergent, toilet paper, feminine products and hygiene supplies. Call to speak to a case manager. More on Salvation Army Ventura County.

 

 

 

  • Salvation Army Simi Valley Care and Share, 1407 Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, California, 93065, Phone: 805-527-1070
  • Salvation Army (East End), 650 S Petit, Ventura, CA, 93004, Phone: 805-659-3598
  • Read more on California Salvation Army Corp centers and the resources they provide.

Westpark Community Center
Main address is 450 W Harrison Ave, Ventura, CA, 93001. Phone: 805-648-1895
Produce distribution, including fruits, apples, oranges, lettuce and more. Other boxes of groceries as well as information on state of California and Ventura County government assistance. Or get paper products, cleaners like detergent or soap and more.

Family to Family
303 N. Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA, 93001. Phone: 805-658-2610

Many Mansions / Hacienda de Feliz (Community Room)
1425 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Phone: 805-379-1216
Free meals, including at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also get hygiene supplies, sandwiches, information on shelter and other free stuff.

Free food banks Ventura CountyHelp of Oja
Address is 108 S Montgomery St, Ojai, CA 93023. Dial (805) 646-5122
They support the region, including farm workers and immigrants/migrant workers. Free food, clothes, information on medical care, personal hygiene goods and hot meals (among other services). There may be vegetables, fruits, beans, canned meats, and fruit juices. Or get diapers or free baby formula.

Camarillo Community Church
Food pantry address - 379 Mobil Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010, Phone number for information is 805-482-2657

Community Presbyterian Church
Location is 1555 Poli St., Ventura, California. Call 805-985-3917 or 805-648-2737
Free food, information, and items such as holiday food baskets are distributed.

ne Step a la Vez
Main location is 421 Sespe Ave, Fillmore, California, 93015. Phone: 805-625-7067
Get free food such as Rice, Pasta, Flour, Canned Tuna, Tacos, Salsa and other food items. Cultural meals are offered to for immigrants and Mexican workers, documented or not.

The River Community
859 E Santa Clara Ave., Ventura, CA. Dial the food bank at 805-648-7955 for hours.

 

 

 

Christian Church of Thousand Oaks
Address: 301 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks, California. Telephone - 805-492-2474
The food pantry operates from volunteers. They also partner with Feeding America to help families as well as immigrants that are living in poverty.

First Baptist Church- Ojai
Location 930 Grand Ave., Ojai, CA. Phone - (805) 633-9055
The food pantry is open Saturdays. Immigrants and farm worker can get help too.

Temple Beth Torah
Food pantry - 7620 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93004. For information, dial 805-647-4181

Iglesia Cristiana Puente de Vida Asambleas de Dios - Ventura First Assembly Of God - Puente de Vida Church
203 South 8th St., Santa Paula, CA 93060. Telephone  - 805-525-0900
Call for hours of when government surplus food and commodities are distributed to the needy, working poor and low income. All applications are in Spanish. Clients can also get free holiday food baskets and other goods.

Spirit of - Community Assistance of Santa Paula
1498 Harvard Blvd, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Telephone  -  (805) 229-7750
There is a free food distribution center for the low-income, disabled people, single moms and struggling. Get meat and poultry products, Pasta, Oatmeal, Rice, Pasta, and Pantry Staples, infant milk and other items.

First 5 Ventura County Neighborhood For Learning - Santa Paula
217 North 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Dial for assistance - 805-933-9800 or 805-869-1317
Case managers can offer information on CalFresh Food Stamps or other government benefits, including Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).

Fillmore Senior Center - Adult Center
533 Santa Clara St., Fillmore, California 93015. Telephone : 805-524-4533 or  (805) 524-3030
Meals on wheels are for people local o the Ventura County site. Other low income programs include Senior Brown Bag / Food Box Distribution and holiday meals, including Thanksgiving turkeys.

New Heart Foursquare Church
4200 Township Ave, Simi Valley, CA, 93063. Phone: 805-583-3433

Simi Second Missionary Baptist
1063 Pacific Ave, Simi Valley, CA, 93065. Phone: 805-428-4731 or (805) 522-5241
For hours or hot meal or food distribution, call in advance. Based on donations, there may be items like Shelf Stable or Dry Milk, Cereal (Hot & Cold), Canned meats or Chicken, holiday meals and more.

 

 

 

 

Many Meals at College United Methodist Church
4300 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, California, 93003. Call 805-856-8850

CEDC - Azahar Place Apartments
Residents of the housing can use the food bank. Location is 11370 Mimosa St, Ventura, CA, 93004. Main Phone: 805-647-2700

St Mary Magdalen
Address of food bank - 2532 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, California 93010. Call - 805-987-1155 or 805-484-0532
A free food bank is on site. There may also be vouchers for holiday meals, items such as soup or dairy, and ensure for senior citizens.

Project Hope
1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010. Phone - 805-482-8831

Faith Mission Christian Fellowship
Pantry address is 1369 Del Norte Road, Unit B, Camarillo, CA, 93010. Phone: (914) 513-1907

Calvary Community Church
5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA, 91362. Phone: 818-575-2271

St. Peter Claver
 2380 Stow St, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Phone: 805 526-6499
Fresh produce, healthy USDA vegetables and other food is offered.

Project Understanding
Street address is: 43 East Vince St., Ventura, CA 93002
Time: This location is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 11:30am, and 3rd
Saturday of the month 9am to 11:30am (if busy)

St. Rose of Lima Christian Service
1305 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, California 93065
Phone number is 805-581-0957
Call for meals, vegetables, fruits, meats, and other aid, such as clothing and personal hygiene items.

New Hope Christian Fellowship
Stop by to get food or groceries - 2350 Shasta Way, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone - 805-581-1628
In addition, meals can be provided around Christmas and Thanksgiving, as well as gifts for children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samaritan Center
280 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, California 93063
Dial - 805-579-9166
Monday to Thursday 7am to 11am Congregate Meals only
Clients of this Ventura County charity include the elderly, disabled, and unemployed, among others. A main food distribution non-profit for the city of Oxnard. Get items like soap or detergency, hand sanitizer, fresh produce, boxed groceries and other goods. Services are in Spanish. There may also be dry and canned goods, paper products, and personal toiletries.

Simi Valley Family Resource Center
Location of food and meals is 2300 Heywood Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Call - 805-582-1214
The non-profit may also serve summer meals for children and students in the region.

Other free food and pantry programs in Ventura County may be near you. To find details, addresses and phone number of additional food pantries near you or government hunger prevention services in Ventura County dial 805-983-7100. Several other non-profits serve free food, meals, and distribute groceries and household goods to the low-income and poor.

Shepherd of the Valley
4191 Cochran Avenue, Simi Valley, California 93063. Call 805-526-7577

Moopark Family Resource Center - First 5 Ventura County Neighborhood For Learning
Location - 61 East High St, Moorpark, California 93021. Dial - 805-552-1917

EV Free Church
Address - 999 Rancho Canejo Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Telephone number - 805-262-5000
Clients may be given an emergency box of food. Other supplies include household goods or personal hygiene items.

San Salvador Mission
4045 Center Street, Piru, CA 93040
Center phone number is - 805-625-3273

 

 

 

Fillmore Senior Center
533 Santa Clara St., Fillmore, CA 93015
Call for help and advice - 805-524-4533
3rd Wednesday of Every Month 9:00AM-11:00AM meals and food passed out. Volunteers may have free or low cost home delivered food, fruits, breads, and other items.

First 5 Ventura County Neighborhood for Learning - Fillmore
Address of food bank - 1048 West Ventura St., Fillmore, California 93015
Telephone - 805-933-9800

St. Francis Of Association of Fillmore
Food bank address - 1048 W. Ventura Street, Fillmore, California 93015
Call for meals or free food - 805-524-1306

Somis Pantry
3300 West Street, Somis, CA 93066. Phone - 818-634-9243 or (805) 386-3175

Seventh Day Adventist Church
Food pantry location is 3975 E. Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA 93010. Dial 805-482-4632 to information on food and meals in Ventura County.
Call this church for hours. Please donate if you can. The location may also provide referrals to local shelters.

St. Francis Of Association
Pantry address or location is - 1048 W. Ventura Street, Fillmore, CA 93015. Phone number -  805-524-1306

Bridge Church / Iglesia Puente de Vida
203 South 8th St., Santa Paula, CA 93060. Telephone -  805-525-0900

The Light House - New Hope Christian Center
Address - 590 Old Ventura Ave, Oak View, California. Dial 805-649-2244
Services in Ventura county include a soup kitchen, pantry, and information on shelters or benefits.

Evangelistic Missionary Baptist Church
117 E. Pearl St., Port Hueneme, California 93041. Call 805-986-1922 or 805 890-4762
Surplus USDA commodities are given to very low income Ventura County families.

Iglesia Del Nazareno - Vida Nueva Santa Paula
Address is 3452 Ojai Rd, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Dial 805-933-4465
The non-profit tries to feed the vulnerable. Whether a bag of groceries, items such as peanut butter, or soap/detergent, aid is provided.

Lifeway Baptist Church
673 W Santa Paula St, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Dial 805-525-2420 or 805-479-6736

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