Raider Central (Basic Needs)

Hours of Operation

Monday
9 AM - 6 PM: Food distribution

Tuesday
9 AM - 6PM: Food distribution 
2 PM - 6 PM: Case management services

Wednesday
9 AM - 6 PM: Food distribution 

Thursday
9 AM - 12 Noon: Case management Services
9 AM - 6 PM: Food distribution

Friday
Closed

For access to services, please sign up using this online form or scan this QR code:

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.

The pantry is open for “Grab ‘n’ Go Groceries” at Moorpark College, every Tuesday from 2PM-5PM at the top of the campus, in Lot “E.” 

The Moorpark College Pantry, also known as “Grab and Go Groceries at Moorpark College”, is located at:

Moorpark College
Campus Center, 129
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021

The pantry is in the back of the Campus Center next to the loading dock.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesdays:
2:00pm – 5:00pm

Saturdays:
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.

The Fresh Start program is designed by Assistance League of Conejo Valley in collaboration with Moorpark College to provide students resources for employment and education such as interview attire and "Resources for Learning" such as laptop or book assistance.   If you are a student interested in participating, please complete the Fresh Start questionnaire.  
Once the questionnaire is complete, the Coordinator, Brandi Rieger, will contact the student.
Please reach with questions and to inquire about opportunities: brieger@vcccd.edu

*Additional resources may be available for students based upon need. 
 

Assistance League of Conejo Valley is transforming lives and strengthening our community through philanthropic programs.  
ALCV is a nonprofit organization comprised entirely of volunteers who identify, develop, implement and fund ongoing philanthropic programs to improve the lives of children and adults in our community. 

Raider Central also provides 1:1 assistance.  

Please ask for our Case Manager: Winter Dainard, LCSW.
Her Direct line is 805-553-4023 and she is available to help you.

We are located in Campus Center Room 147 - for directions, check the Moorpark College map.
Campus Center is home to the cafeteria, bookstore and Associated Student Government as well as our Basic Needs Center.  When you need some basic food items, please stop by our center.  We look forward to assisting you.

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