Friends of the Lompoc Food Pantry

09/11/2026

We’re looking for favorite recipes from our community to feature on the Lompoc Food Pantry’s social media.

More than just sharing recipes, we hope this series can help nourish our community with ideas, inspiration, and a little creativity. Maybe your recipe will inspire someone to try something new with ingredients they receive from the Lompoc Food Pantry or introduce a neighbor to a new family favorite.

All recipes welcome! Maybe it’s a family recipe passed down through generations, a dish that’s always a hit at BBQs, a budget-friendly meal your family loves, or a creative way to use pantry staples.

Have a recipe to share? Please send it our way for a chance to be featured. Submit your recipe to us via direct message.

With your permission, we’ll feature your recipe and credit you by first name and last initial. And if you have a photo of the finished dish, we’d love to see that, too!

Good food is better when shared. And so are good ideas. ❤️

09/09/2026

September is Hunger Action Month, and we're kicking off a new series called Pantry Education to address the question: What is food insecurity?

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.

In Lompoc, the food insecurity rate is 26%, which is significantly higher than both the state and national averages.

Sometimes, even a small change in circumstances can make it difficult for a family or individual to keep food on the table.

During Hunger Action Month and beyond, we’ll be sharing information, resources, and ways you can help better understand and address food insecurity right here in Lompoc.

09/09/2026

We're hiring! The Lompoc Food Pantry Catholic Charities is seeking applicants for a Program Services Delivery Driver to join our team!

This is a temporary, full-time position paying $18.42/hour.

Important: The job posting lists Santa Barbara as the location, but this position is specifically for the Lompoc branch of Catholic Charities.

Job Requisition ID: #1990

Help us keep food moving to the people who need it most.

Interested? Apply online using the link below! ⬇️

https://catholiccharitiesla.org/employment-opportunities/

Direct link to job post: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=b4842dc2-cd32-4f0f-88d3-b259fbc96f09&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang&jobId=637662

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09/04/2026

The Lompoc Food Pantry Catholic Charities will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!

08/30/2026

Lompoc, we need your help! Early this morning, someone attempted to damage the security cameras at the Lompoc Food Pantry, and the incident was captured on video.

We’re sharing the footage to raise awareness. Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity around the pantry and, if you see something concerning, please don’t approach or confront anyone - contact the appropriate authorities.

Thank you for helping us protect the pantry and the resources we rely on to serve our community.

08/26/2026

A free upcoming community event will help local residents learn practical ways to turn fresh, seasonal produce into nutritious, affordable meals -- while reducing food waste and making the most of the abundance grown in our own agricultural community.

Nourish Lompoc: Saving the Harvest will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center.

Presented by the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation and Route One Farmers Market, the hands-on event is designed for all ages, with especially useful information for seniors and families looking for simple ways to prepare and preserve fresh foods, stretch food budgets and make healthy eating more manageable.

The event is free, but space is limited and RSVPs are recommended.

Join us this Saturday for our first ever Summer Nourish program!
Space is limited, RSVPs are strongly encouraged.
See you there!
Lompoc Hospital Foundation

08/21/2026

Written By: Nora Wallace - Marketing & Public Relations Manager

08/13/2026

The Lompoc Food Pantry is happy to pass along the latest Lompoc Valley Community Kitchen serving schedule so that everyone in our community knows where they can find a free meal throughout the week.

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit ❤️

08/09/2026

During National Eye Exam Month, VSP Eyes of Hope is collaborating with SEE International to bring the VSP mobile clinic to county health centers in Santa Maria and Lompoc.

Lompoc Event: Aug. 21 – 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Lompoc Health Care Center, 301 N. R St., Lompoc.

To make an appointment, call 805-770-1376. Appointments are recommended, as walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, as space and availability allow.

https://www.noozhawk.com/free-vision-care-for-santa-maria-and-lompoc-residents-in-need/

During National Eye Exam Month, VSP Eyes of Hope is collaborating with SEE International to bring the VSP mobile clinic to county health centers in Santa

04/03/2026

REMINDER: Lompoc Food Pantry is CLOSED today, 4/3/2026, in observance of Good Friday. The day that Jesus was crucified. Have a blessed holy weekend and a wonderful Easter Sunday.