South County Outreach

A big thank you to Vice Mayor James Mai, City of Irvine, for visiting South County Outreach and learning more about our mission to prevent hunger and homelessness throughout Orange County.

Strong communities are built through collaboration, and we are grateful for the partnerships that help us extend our reach and deepen our impact. Together with local leaders, businesses, volunteers, and community partners, we are working to ensure our neighbors in need have access to the resources and support they deserve.

Creating lasting change takes all of us. Whether you volunteer, donate, advocate, or partner with us, your involvement helps strengthen our community and transform lives across Orange County.

Join us in making a difference: www.sco-oc.org/get-involved

⚠️ Important reminder - the South County Outreach main office (located at 7 Whatney, Ste. B, Irvine) will be CLOSED this FRIDAY, JUNE 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Our office and food pantry in Lake Forest will be open during regular hours on Monday, June 22nd. We look forward to serving our community again at that time.

☀️ Summer is one of the most critical times for food assistance programs.

As demand continues, every donated item helps stock shelves and support local families.

Most-needed items this summer include:
🥫 Canned proteins
🍝 Pasta
🥣 Cereal (all kinds)
🥧 Baking items

Drop-off information can be found on our website at www.sco-oc.org/feed-our-community

Thank you to our amazing South County Outreach volunteers! 💙💚💛

Your time, compassion, and dedication make a lasting difference for families in our community.

Want to get involved with SCO this summer and beyond? 😎

Visit www.sco-oc.org/get-involved to learn about volunteer opportunities and make an impact today.

South County Outreach is here to help! 💡🏡

Our financial assistance portal is now OPEN for the month of June. Get started by clicking the “Homeless Prevention” link in our bio.

Assistance is also available through our community partners:

— Discover tools and programs that could help you save money and be more energy efficient. Visit www.socalgas.com

— Going electric can help lower electricity costs, keep indoor air cleaner and support the environment. Learn more at https://www.sce.com/clean-energy-efficiency/home/electrification

Senator Steven Choi has named South County Outreach a 2026 Nonprofit of the Year!

We’re incredibly honored to be recognized alongside just over 100 nonprofits across California making a difference in their communities. This achievement belongs to our amazing staff, volunteers, and supporters – thank you for being part of our journey! 🧡

Learn more about this incredible honor at https://calnonprofits.org/nonprofit-of-the-year/

🚚 South County Outreach’s pantry is moving to a new Lake Forest location to better serve our community!

📍 New Location:
23661 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest

⚠️ Our Irvine pantry location will close after May 22 during the transition. The pantry will also be closed Memorial Day weekend.

🗓️ Food service resumes at our new location on June 1.

✅ Pantry appointments are now available online - visit www.sco-oc.org/food-program

This Mother’s Day, South County Outreach honors the compassion, strength, and dedication of mothers making a difference in their families and throughout our community.

We’re proud to celebrate SCO's very own Lauren Ruiz, Director of Development, who is featured in Parenting OC Magazine special “Moms Who Give” issue! 💐

Lauren’s leadership and passion continue to support South County Outreach’s mission of preventing hunger and homelessness in Orange County.

Congratulations to Lauren and all of the inspiring mothers recognized in this special feature!

Read the feature here: https://www.mirabelsmagazinecentral.com/digitaledition/index.html?id=c9f0244f-a9d6-43f3-b1ae-f34fe1c9049c #