How many free food pantries are there in Ventura, California?

Feed America's directory lists 40 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Ventura, California. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Ventura?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Ventura open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Ventura, California?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Ventura?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Ventura?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Ventura, CA

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Avenue Adult Center

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550 North Ventura Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001

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Food Pantries in Ventura, CA

Avenue Adult Center

Candelaria American Indian

Community Bible Church

Community Presbyterian Church

Connect Church-1st Assembly of God

Family To Family

Family to Family

Iglesia Nuevo Esperanza en Cristo

Journey Church Ventura

Kids and Families Together

Operation Embrace

Sacred Heart Food Pantry

Sacred Heart Food Pantry - Cabrillo Village

Salvation Army Ventura

Seventh Day Adventist Community Service Ventura

Seventh Day Adventist Ventura

The River Community Food Pantry

The Salvation Army - S Oak Street

Ventura Unified School District

Westpark Community Center

El Pollo Loco 3451

Hill Street Cafe & Catering

Jack in the Box 3354

Jack in the Box 372

KFC K312003

Mai's Cafe

PizzaMan Dan's #21

PizzaMan Dan's #23

SUBWAY 5671

Subway 1855

Subway 31652

Subway 6057

Taqueria Ventura Dona Raquel

Vaquero y Mar

Wendy's #33150

Wendy's #38830

Catholic Charities Ventura

Project Understanding Food Pantry

Salvation Army Ventura

Temple Beth Torah

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