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Monday 10am - 12pm 12:30pm - 3pm Tuesday 10am - 12pm 12:30pm - 3pm Wednesday 10am - 12pm 12:30pm - 3pm Thursday 10am - 12pm 12:30pm - 3pm Friday 10am - 12pm 12:30pm - 3pm

Friends of the Lompoc Food Pantry

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The Lompoc Food Pantry Catholic Charities provides food & services to those in need in our community.

Our goal is to support and strengthen The Lompoc Food Pantry to alleviate food insecurity within the Lompoc Valley. Through collaborative efforts, fundraising, and volunteer engagement, we aim to enhance the food pantry's capacity to provide nutritious food and vital resources to individuals and families in need. There are also many important programs and services provided at the Lompoc Food Pantry and Community Services location, but note that availability varies based on funding:

• Rental payment assistance
• Utility bill assistance
• Referrals to other services that can help
• Emergency home/mobile home repair
• Hygiene supplies, diapers, and clothing

10/31/2026

Since early 2020, Jeff has shared his time, technical skills, and passion for helping others with the Lompoc Food Pantry. What started with volunteering to work on the pantry’s truck brakes has grown into years of keeping things running smoothly and helping wherever he’s needed.

Jeff especially enjoys repairing vehicles and doing electrical work, but he's helped with so many other things. He appreciates working alongside fellow volunteers and has gained a greater understanding of the kindness and gratitude of the people we serve.

As a member of our Volunteer Advisory Board, Jeff hopes to help the pantry expand its services to the community in the future. He also wants more people to understand that most of the people working behind the scenes at the pantry are volunteers who generously share their time and talents to keep our mission moving forward.

Jeff’s motivation comes from his faith and a desire to use the skills he’s been given to serve others. As he put it, “I volunteer because God expects me to help others.”

Thank you, Jeff, for sharing your talents, your time, and your heart with the Lompoc Food Pantry and our community. We’re grateful for all you do! ❤️

Have skills or time to share? There are many ways to get involved at the Lompoc Food Pantry. We’d love to have you join our volunteer team! Send us a message or comment for details.

10/29/2026

A group of volunteers from Lompoc Foursquare Church spent a recent Saturday morning helping clean up the Lompoc Food Pantry. They tackled a variety of tasks, and their willingness to lend a hand is always sincerely appreciated by our Pantry staff.

We’re so grateful to these volunteers for giving their time and energy to help care for the space that serves our community.

Thank you, Lompoc Foursquare Church, for continuing to make an impact! ❤️

10/20/2026

Thank you to Alma, Pablo, Oscar, Suzette, and Jose for spending half a day volunteering with us last week! This team from Chase Bank brought infectious enthusiasm and a willingness to jump in wherever help was needed.

From tackling various tasks around the pantry to helping unload rescued food donations, their time and teamwork made a meaningful difference in supporting our mission to fight hunger in the Lompoc Valley.

We’re grateful for the generosity of their time, service, and support!

When we work together, our whole community benefits. Thank you to Chase Bank and Chase Community Outreach for helping make a difference for our neighbors! ❤️

10/19/2026

For Angel, volunteering at the Lompoc Food Pantry Catholic Charities comes naturally, as he previously served as a dedicated staff member.

Inspired by faith and a desire to serve others, Angel enjoys working alongside the pantry crew, seeing the gratitude of the people we serve, and witnessing the excitement of children receiving food and support.

Angel reminds us that volunteering is about more than meeting basic needs. When asked what he has learned through volunteering, he shared: “Accepting others and the need that we all have, which is love and understanding.”

As a member of our Volunteer Advisory Board, Angel hopes to help the pantry continue bringing its best to the community.

When asked how he hopes to see the pantry and our community grow, Angel emphasized the importance of community support: “We always need volunteers, and new donors from the community.”

Thank you, Angel, for sharing your heart, your faith, and your commitment to serving our Lompoc Valley neighbors.

Interested in volunteering or supporting the pantry? Every helping hand and every donation makes a difference in our community. www.FeedingLompoc.org

10/17/2026

We are pleased to share this news: Organic Soup Kitchen, a Santa Barbara-based nonprofit, is partnering with the Lompoc Valley Medical Center to bring medically tailored meals to eligible Lompoc residents.

To qualify, patients must have a chronic illness and be enrolled in Medi-Cal. Residents interested in applying can visit Organic Soup Kitchen's website and select “I Need Soup.”

Learn More: https://organicsoupkitchen.org

10/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Lompoc Foursquare Church for showing up for our community!

Volunteers from the church recently helped clean up the Lompoc Food Pantry’s yard, hauling away trash and making sure hazardous waste was taken to the proper facilities.

The generosity of their time and service helps create a safer, cleaner space for everyone we serve. Our Pantry staff and volunteers sincerely appreciate their support!

When we work together, our whole community benefits. Thank you, Lompoc Foursquare Church, for making an impact! ❤️

10/04/2026

One of the best things about food is how it brings us together. Family recipes, favorite meals, and dishes shared from one kitchen to another establish a real connection.

Today’s recipe was shared by a member of our Lompoc community who wishes to remain anonymous. This easy cauliflower curry is packed with vegetables, fruit, and delicious spices. It’s a great meal to prep ahead and customize based on what you have on hand.

Cauliflower Curry

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 green apple, chopped
• ½ cup golden raisins
• 1–2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2+ tablespoons curry powder
• 1+ tablespoon cumin
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Black pepper, to taste
• Cilantro, for topping
• Lime, for serving
• Oil or vegetable broth, for sautéing

Directions

1. Heat a little oil or vegetable broth in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and 2 tablespoons curry powder. Cook until the onion begins to soften.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly. Add a splash of vegetable stock to deglaze the pot, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom.
3. Stir in the apple, golden raisins, and cauliflower. Add enough vegetable stock to help everything cook without making the curry too watery.
4. Simmer until the cauliflower is tender but still has some texture—it should be soft, but not mushy.
5. Finish the curry. Stir in the coconut milk along with the kale, cayenne, and black pepper. Add more curry powder and cumin to taste. Continue cooking until the kale is wilted.
6. Serve. Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve over rice or your favorite grain with naan.

Tip: Salt to taste at the table.

Have a favorite recipe to share? Send it our way by DM for a chance to be featured in our Lompoc’s Favorite Recipes series.

10/01/2026

A big thank you to Lockheed Martin at Vandenberg Space Force Base for hosting a food drive to support the Lompoc Food Pantry!

Their team collected 129 pounds of food and hygiene supplies to help our neighbors in Lompoc. They held the drive throughout September to highlight Hunger Action Month.

Thank you for helping us support our community! ❤️

09/20/2026

Want to bring a little extra good to your neighborhood, school, church, or workplace? Gather your people and turn a few extra groceries into a whole lot of help.

Friends, neighbors, classmates, or coworkers can work together to collect shelf-stable items, then bring them to the Lompoc Food Pantry. One person might bring a few cans. Ten people might fill a box. A whole neighborhood might fill a truck. ❤️

Looking for an easy way to get your community involved? This is a great place to start!

Have questions or want to share the details of your food drive? Contact us: https://www.feedinglompoc.org/contact

09/19/2026

September is Hunger Action Month, so we're back with another question in the Pantry Education series: What causes food insecurity?

There are many reasons why someone may experience food insecurity.

For some households, it happens when the cost of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, and other necessities rises faster than income. For others, an unexpected expense, job loss, reduced work hours, or a change in life circumstances can make it difficult to keep enough food on the table.

Often, it’s not just one challenge but several happening at once.

Food insecurity affects people from all walks of life, including working families, children, seniors, and individuals living on fixed or limited incomes.

Understanding the causes helps dispel the myth that hunger is simply about not having enough food. Food insecurity is a complex issue that affects our neighbors in many different ways.

That’s why community support matters. Every donation, whether it’s canned goods, a financial gift, or your volunteer time, helps provide food and hope to our Lompoc Valley neighbors. ❤️

Address

325 N 2nd Street
Lompoc, CA
93436

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 12pm
	12:30pm - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 12pm
	12:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 12pm
	12:30pm - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 12pm
	12:30pm - 3pm
Friday	10am - 12pm
	12:30pm - 3pm

Telephone

(805) 736-6226

Website

https://www.feedinglompoc.org/

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