On- and Off-Campus Food and Shelter Support
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Campus Resources
Raider Central
A link to all sorts of services for students both on-and off-campus.
Ruben Castro Food Pantry
Moorpark College and Ruben Castro Charities have come together to address the hunger needs of the campus and surrounding communities. Students and families are welcome to come and choose from foods from local grocery stores, food banks, and local farms.
Ruben Castro Charities is a non-profit community-based organization committed to eliminating generational poverty by fostering relationships, education and agency coordination.
Hours of Operation:
Saturdays:
Observatory parking lot: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
All food donations are welcome and can be dropped off during the distribution times on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
For any questions about the Moorpark College Pantry, please feel free to email: info@rubencastrocharities.org or call us at (805) 529-4620.
Community Resources
Food Share
A current list of food pantries for all of Ventura County.
Cal Fresh
(805) 983-7100, Ext. 136
Information on enrolling in the Cal Fresh program, including pandemic benefits.
WIC (California Women, Infants, and Children)
(805) 677-5110
From the WIC website: "WIC is a health and nutrition program for growing families. WIC helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, vouchers for healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services."
Community Action of Ventura County
Current listing of pop-up food pantry locations.
United Way of Ventura County
海角社区less Youth Handbook (HYH)
A California-wide guide for youth tackling housing, food insecurity, Covid-19, and more.
Campus Resources:
Raider Central Link
Community Resources:
211 Ventura Co.
Food pantries, housing, and other services in Ventura County. Use the above link or call 211 within Ventura County.
211 LA Co.
Food pantries, housing, and other services in LA County. Use the above link or call 211 within LA County.
海角社区less Youth Handbook (HYH)
A California-wide guide for youth tackling housing, food insecurity, Covid-19, and more.
Bill Paying Assistance
On the Ventura Food Pantries Website
Case Manager
Through the MC Student Health Center, students have access to case management as applicable.
Our case manager can help with:
- Clothing
- Financial assistance
- Mental health
- Substance use treatment
- And more!
Call the MC Student Health Center to schedule an appointment.
Jenn Milgram, M.A., AMFT
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
Did you know that VCCCD students can ride the bus for free?
Find out more about Free Bus Rides for Ventura County College Students and check out the Ventura County Transit website for more information.