VC Food Pantry

The mission of the Ventura College Food Pantry is to provide students an opportunity to access food at no cost.  Our goal is for students to utilize the Food Pantry to help reduce stress about food insecurities, and in turn help them successfully complete and obtain their degrees from Ventura College.  We strive to build awareness about food insecurity and conquer negative stigmas about visiting the Ventura College Food Pantry.


Food Pantry Schedule

VC Basic Needs Drive Thru Food Pantry

For a list of community food pantries and other resources, please visit our Student Resources page.


Would you like to donate?  Here's how.

If you are a Ventura College student, staff, or community member interested in donating items to the pantry please contact the Basic Needs Center at vcbasicneeds@vcccd.edu or 805-289-6583.

If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the pantry please click here: venturacollegefoundation.org/donate/.  To ensure the gift is directed to the VC Basic Needs Center, please select VC Basic Needs Center from the drop-down menu under Please Direct My Gift to the Following.  Lastly, in the text box under Please Specify Designation, please write in "VC Basic Needs Center".  If you have any questions about donating through the VC Foundation Office, please reach out to Gerry Pantoja at gpantoja@vcccd.edu.

Vet Tech students holding their free groceries
Students receiving free groceries such as eggs, bread and dry goods.