Food Pantries and Food Help in Ventura, CA

1650 Palma Drive, Ventura, CA 93003

805-650-8352

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Catholic Charities Ventura

303 N. Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001

805-643-4694

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	09:00–12:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Community Bible Church

5040 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003

805-339-0019

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry distribution location at Community Bible Church in Ventura.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Community Presbyterian Church

1555 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93001

805-648-2737

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Connect Church-1st Assembly of God

348 North Kimball Rd, Ventura, CA 93004

805 647-2004

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food distribution location at Connect Church-1st Assembly of God

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Family To Family

303 N. Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001

805-658-2610

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Iglesia Nuevo Esperanza en Cristo

9000 Nye Rd, Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food pantry location at Iglesia Nuevo Esperanza en Cristo in Ventura.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Journey Church Ventura

4050 Market Street, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food box distribution location for seniors

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Kids and Families Together

856 East Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001

805-643-1446

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: appointment

Operation Embrace

3100 Preble Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

(805) 798-2935

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

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Project Understanding Food Pantry

43 E. Venice Street, Ventura, CA 93001

805-652-1326

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	09:00–13:00
Wed	Closed
Thu	09:00–13:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Sacred Heart Food Pantry

1515 S Saticoy Ave., Ventura, CA 93004

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Sacred Heart Food Pantry location in Ventura

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Sacred Heart Food Pantry - Cabrillo Village

1515 S. Saticoy Avenue, Ventura, CA 93004

805-701-4567

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Salvation Army Ventura

155 S. Oak St., Ventura, CA 93001

805-648-5032

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	09:30–12:30
Thu	Closed
Fri	11:00–14:00
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Salvation Army Ventura

650 S Petit Ave, Ventura, CA 93004

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Salvation Army Ventura location serving Ventura County with food pantry and senior kit services.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Ventura

6300 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA 93003

805-642-5387

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Community service location providing assistance upon request

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Seventh Day Adventist Ventura

6300 Telephone Rd., Ventura, CA 93003

805-642-5387

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	10:30–11:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Temple Beth Torah

7620 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA 93004

805-647-4181

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	08:00–10:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

The River Community Food Pantry

859 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 648-7955

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

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The Salvation Army - S Oak Street

155 S. Oak Street, Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 648-4977

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Ventura Unified School District

255 WEST STANLEY AVE, VENTURA, CA 93001

8056415000

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-03-29; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: School meals, Farm to school, School garden, Salad bar, Local food

Westpark Community Center

450 W Harrison Ave, Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Community center food distribution location in Ventura, CA.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

El Pollo Loco 3451

1722 S. Victoria Ave Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Hill Street Cafe & Catering

1050 S Hill Road, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Jack in the Box 3354

2115 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Jack in the Box 372

2352 E Thompson Ave, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

KFC K312003

3553 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Mai's Cafe

1967 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

PizzaMan Dan's #21

1413 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

PizzaMan Dan's #23

444 E. Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Subway 1855

51 West Main St. C, Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Subway 31652

4624 Telephone Rd. Unit A, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

SUBWAY 5671

2790 E. Thompson Blvd. Unit A, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Subway 6057

7770 C Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93004

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Taqueria Ventura Dona Raquel

1001 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Vaquero y Mar

435 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Wendy's #33150

2662 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Wendy's #38830

1401 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93003

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-05-11; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Restaurant Meals Program listing: meals are purchased, not provided free. Confirm current participation, your SNAP/EBT eligibility and payment requirements before ordering. Program rules

Requirements: SNAP/EBT for hot meals — eligibility: unhoused OR aged 60+ OR disabled

Offers: Restaurant meal program, Ebt accepted, Hot meals, Unhoused friendly, Senior friendly, Disabled friendly

Avenue Adult Center

○ Closed

550 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	10:00–13:00
Wed	10:00–13:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Family to Family

○ Closed

303 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Food service location providing meals.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	09:00–11:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	09:00–11:30
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed