The City of Ventura’s annual Santa to a Senior program helps spread holiday joy by providing gifts to older adults in the community who participate in the city’s Senior Nutrition Program. The program serves seniors through in-person meals and home-delivered food for those who are homebound. Community members are invited to help make the holidays brighter by donating gifts from the program’s approved wish list.
The goal of the Santa to a Senior program is to provide joy and holiday cheer to our community’s seniors.
The gifts are for those enrolled in the City’s Senior Nutrition Program, which serves in-person meals and delivers to homebound seniors.
Thank you for helping spread holiday joy this season!
How to Participate
Step 1. Purchase a gift from the pre-approved list below.
Step 2. Place unwrapped gifts in the donation box at one of our drop-off locations.
Gift Wish List
- $25 Gift Cards (major grocery/pharmacy/retail stores)
- Blankets, Comfy Socks
- Soaps, Lotions, Toiletries
- Arts, Crafts, Puzzles
Reminder: Please leave gifts unwrapped. Only purchase gifts from the pre-approved list. This helps ensure everyone receives something this holiday season!
Important Dates
November 12, 2026
Drop-off locations begin accepting gifts.
December 11, 2026
Last day to drop off gifts.
Gift Drop-off Locations
Ventura City Hall
501 Poli St, Room 226, 93001
Phone: 805-658-4726
Hours: Mon-Fri • 8am-5pm
(closed alternate Fridays)
Barranca Vista Center
7050 Ralston St, 93003
Phone: 805-654-7553
Hours: Mon-Fri • 9am-5pm
Ventura Aquatic Center
901 S Kimball Rd, 93004
Phone: 805-654-7511
Hours: Mon-Fri • 7:30am-7pm
Ventura Avenue Adult Center
550 N Ventura Ave, 93001
Phone: 805-654-7557
Hours: Mon-Fri • 9am-5pm
