🍎 Live Food & Nutrition Updates

CalFresh (CDSS): Emergency Allotments have ended. Check eligibility for Transitional Nutrition Benefits. Learn more

California WIC: Digital eWIC card now available statewide! Redeem fruits & veggies directly via app. Check updates

Foodbanks: New mobile pantry routes for Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties. View schedule

Last updated: Nov 2025 | Updates verified via official agency sites.

Food & Nutrition Resources

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Always confirm hours & eligibility directly with the site before visiting.

LA Regional Food Bank – Pantry Locator — Find nearby pantries countywide. Open locator
Food Pantry LAX — 355 E Beach Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302. Tue & Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. (ID requested; once/week.)
St. Francis Center — Pantry Wed/Thu/Sat 11:00 AM–12:30 PM; Fri for 65+. 1835 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
The Midnight Mission (Meals) — 601 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Breakfast 6:30 AM; Lunch 12:30 PM (except Sun); Dinner 4:30 PM.
New Direction Community Program – Food Giveaway — 8124 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047. 4th Sat 12:30–2:00 PM.
Dial 2-1-1 for live assistance in LA County.

Sources: LA Regional Food Bank locator & guidance; 211 LA curated listings.

Food Share of Ventura County – Find Help Map — 160+ sites; filter “Open Now,” download list. Open map
Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank — 95 N Oakview Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. Check hours before visiting.
Project Understanding Pantry — Ventura (call ahead for hours & eligibility).
Adelante Community Free Marketplace (Conejo Elementary/Beyer Park, Thousand Oaks) — 4th Sat 9–11 AM (proof of county residency requested).
St. Julie Billiart Pantry — 2475 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park (by appointment).
Help of Ojai — Pantry/meal support; confirm site/hours before going.

Sources: Food Share of Ventura County “Find Help” and local senior/community resource guides.

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County – Programs/Distributions — Mobile pantries, farmers’ markets, SAFE Food Net. Get help
Westside Neighborhood Center — 423 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara. Mobile pantry Mondays 1:00 PM (arrive early).
Parque de los Niños — 520 Wentworth St, Santa Barbara. 1st & 2nd Tuesdays 1:00 PM.
Salvation Army (SB) — 4849 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara. Weekday pantry windows (confirm current times).
Orcutt Presbyterian Church (North County) — 993 Patterson Rd, Orcutt. Fridays 2–4 PM.
Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to (877) 366-3801 for the 3 nearest Foodbank sites by ZIP.

Sources: City of Santa Barbara Parks & Rec distributions; Foodbank SBC announcements & text line.