Campus Resources
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
A current list of food pantries for all of Ventura County.
(805) 983-7100, Ext. 136
Information on enrolling in the Cal Fresh program, including pandemic benefits.
(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."
Current listing of pop-up food pantry locations.
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