We envision an Orange County with food and nutritional security for all. Second Harvest is a member of the Feeding America network.
At Second Harvest Food Bank, our vision is an Orange County with food and nutritional security for all. In collaboration with our partners, we provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. Our partner network includes houses of worship, schools, after-school programs, colleges and universities, senior centers, shelters for the un
housed, soup kitchens and transitional housing facilities, with sites at 310 locations throughout the county. In fiscal year 2021-2022, we distributed 32.4 million pounds of food to an average of 332,000 neighbors in need each month. Approximately 20,000-40,000 pounds of produce is harvested each month at the 45-acre Harvest Solutions Farm located in Irvine and begun in August 2021. For more information, visit feedoc.org.
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Have you voted for Feeding America through Target Circle? If not, there’s still time! The voting period ends Dec. 31 and 100% of the funds raised through the program will benefit your local food bank. Vote today and help direct Target’s giving to benefit our mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food in Orange County: https://www.target.com/circle.
Food doesn't just provide nourishment. It's a way for people to connect. It's for comfort, celebration and spending time with loved ones.
From our family to yours, we wish you a holiday season filled with comfort, connection and celebration. 🧡
Lifting up boxes ✅
Lifting up others ✅
If you’re interested in volunteering with Second Harvest, visit feedoc.org/volunteer. , 🧡
Our offices and Distribution Center will be closed for the holidays on Dec. 23, Dec. 26, Dec. 30 and Jan. 2.
If you're looking for food, please visit https://feedoc.org/need-food/-food to find a distribution site near you.
To learn how to make a food donation to one of our partners and pantries throughout OC, please visit https://feedoc.org/get-involved/-drive.
Happy holidays! 🎄
Thank you to Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions and their customers in Orange County who donated to the Nourishing Neighbors fundraising campaign in September. As their charity partner, we received a remarkable grant that will support Second Harvest's Mobile School Pantry and Mobile Pantry, which offer healthy breakfast options to low-income students. This support enables us to source fresh fruit and vegetables for these programs, so that all Orange County kids can get a healthy start to their day. Together,
The Orange County Hunger Alliance had a jolly good time at the Orange County Board of Supervisors holiday open house earlier this week! Thank you to the Board for their continued support of hunger issues here in Orange County! Together, 🎄 Supervisor Andrew Do OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Supervisor Don Wagner O.C. Supervisor Doug Chaffee Supervisor Lisa Bartlett Community Action Partnership of Orange County Abound Food Care
The holidays are right around the corner and inflation is affecting everyone, especially those who are struggling with food insecurity. If you’re looking for ways to give back this season, consider donating to Second Harvest. Learn more about how to give at: www.feedoc.org/give
Sign up today for a holiday volunteer shift at Harvest Solutions Farm! Join us at the farm in your most festive holiday attire and make a difference in the community. Sign up today: feedoc.org/volunteer. Space is limited.
We’re excited to participate in the Target Circle program as a Feeding America Food Bank! You can help direct Target’s giving to benefit our mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food in OC. Place a vote for us in the Target app. Here’s how:
Step 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app
Step 2: Tap on “Target CircleTM”
Step 3: Select “Vote for nonprofits”
Step 4: Find us & vote!
Holiday traditions warm hearts in the winter, but many families are making difficult choices this year as the costs of food and other essentials rise. Thank you to Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett for supporting Second Harvest and our amazing OC partners this holiday season. We appreciate your commitment to ensuring happier holidays for our neighbors in need. Together, .
Pictured L-R:
LaVal Brewer, President & CEO, South County Outreach
Debbie Gordon, Grants Manager, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Claudia Keller, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Anne Belyea, Executive Director, Laguna Food Pantry
Branden Earp, Community Center, Fund Development, and Serve Director, Mariners Church
Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District
Elizabeth Andrade, CEO, FAM Family Assistance Ministries
Madelynn Hirneise, CEO, Families Forward
Ellie Dinh, Director of Programs & Services, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual "No Lunch" Lunch! This year's event was a special one as it marked our first in-person "No Lunch" Lunch since before the pandemic, and we kicked off our 40th anniversary year, featuring a recap of our 2022 accomplishments, farm updates and more. Here's a sneak peek into the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PzdsZlM-dE
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Meet the Second Harvest Volunteer Department! This amazing team coordinates and manages volunteers at the Distribution Center, Harvest Solutions Farm and special events both on and offsite.
We are thankful for all their hard work and dedication to creating meaningful relationships with our volunteers. Together, . 🧡
Pictured, from left to right: Chrislynn VanSkiver, Director of Operations and our four volunteer coordinators: Jeremy George, Alexus Ambriz, Alden Sanchez and Samuel Francis.
The season of giving is here, and we'd love to have you volunteer with us at Harvest Solutions Farm this holiday season! Volunteering at the Farm is great for families, corporate groups or individuals. To top off the fun, we encourage everyone to wear their most festive holiday attire when volunteering! Make sure to book your holiday volunteer shift soon, space is limited: feedoc.org/volunteer
We are excited to partner with NBC LA and Telemundo 52 Los Angeles for the Help For The Hungry campaign! Now through Dec. 31, you can donate any amount by texting H4H to 41444 or in person at Ralphs and Food 4 Less supermarkets. When you shop at any Orange County location, donations will help benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Together, . 🧡
Thank you to those who helped make this year's "No Lunch" Lunch possible! We’d like to especially thank our presenting sponsor International Paper and our fall sponsor Orange Aluminum. With everyone's help, we raised a total of $152,621 to provide nutritious food for those facing food insecurity in our community. We'd also like to thank Antonello Ristorante (Owner Antonio Cagnolo pictured here) for providing delicious soup for everyone.Together, . 🧡
December is here! This month brings cabbage, broccoli, broccolini and cauliflower, which is new to the farm! All these veggies are a great source of antioxidants, fiber and Vitamin C. Which one is your favorite? 🥦
On this , we give thanks for the generosity of our community. By supporting Second Harvest, you are making a difference in OC. Together, . 🧡
Donate today: https://feedoc.org/donate/
Before GivingTuesday appeals fill your social feeds and inboxes tomorrow, we have a powerful way you can support Second Harvest Food Bank today: Stock Monday!
Today we’re encouraging our supporters to make a stock gift before December 31st and maximize your tax benefits while building an Orange County with food and nutritional security for all.
With the recent rise in inflation and interest rates, stock giving allows you to make a critical difference for those facing food and nutritional insecurity in Orange County and save your cash for your own immediate needs at the same time.
Donate today: https://bit.ly/3CvZT7L
It was great to see our Orange County community come together at “No Lunch” Lunch earlier this week. In addition to our many supporters, partners, volunteers, and staff, we also had several federal, state, and civic legislative offices represented at the event.
Thank you to:
Rep. Lou Correa
U.S. Representative Young Kim
Rep. Katie Porter
Senator Pat Bates
Senator Dave Min
Senator Josh Newman
Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris
O.C. Supervisor Doug Chaffee
Supervisor Don Wagner
Mayor Rhonda Shader, City of Placentia - Government
Thank you for your partnership and support of hunger issues here in Orange County! Together, .🧡
This month's partner spotlight is one of our 74 Mobile School Pantry Program partners, Heroes Elementary in Santa Ana. Heroes Huskies provides nutrient-rich food for its families facing food insecurity.
Julissa Florido (left), Family and Community Engagement Liaison at Heroes Elementary, and the Heroes Elementary volunteers, shared that partnering with Second Harvest allows the school to provide healthy foods like eggs, fresh vegetables, and milk, which are often too expensive at the grocery store.
“Especially right now, food insecurity is something that affects a lot of our families. Since partnering with Second Harvest, our families now have a consistent source of food and can depend on it on a monthly basis.”
Thank you, Heroes Elementary, for your dedication to the food and nutritional security of our local families! Together, . 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Second Harvest Food Bank! We are thankful for our partners, volunteers, supporters and staff that allow us to serve the OC community. Wishing you and your loved ones an enjoyable and restful holiday. 🧡
It was great to be back in person at yesterday’s “No Lunch” Lunch! Thank you to all our sponsors: International Paper, Disneyland, Golden State Foods, Goodwill of Orange County, Orange Aluminum, JPMorgan Chase & Co., SDG&E, University of California, Irvine, UCI Health and Union Bank. 🧡
After three years, we are back in person for the annual "No Lunch" Lunch! Today's lunch celebrates the many ways our community partners and supporters make a difference in Orange County. We are also sharing the state of the Food Bank and kicking off our 40th anniversary year. To make a donation, visit https://feedoc.org/2022-nll/. Together, and . 🧡
Last week, Second Harvest Food Bank was the recipient of the Community Outreach Award at the first ever which celebrated 150 million meals donated by BoxLunch to Feeding America and its member food banks since 2015! The award resulted in a $10,000 donation to Second Harvest. We were honored to attend the inspirational event and receive the award. Thank you to BoxLunch for your commitment to providing nutritious food to our communities.
Last week, Second Harvest Food Bank was the recipient of the Community Outreach Award at the first ever which celebrated 150 million meals donated by to and its member food banks since 2015! The award resulted in a $10,000 donation to Second Harvest. We were honored to attend the inspirational event and receive the award. Thank you to for your commitment to providing nutritious food to our communities.
Second Harvest Food Bank is doing everything we can to ensure that all families in Orange County have nutritious food on the table this holiday season. Every dollar, volunteer shift and Virtual Food Drive make a difference. 🧡
Shout out to our forklift operators! 👏 Forklift operators help with multiple tasks in our Distribution Center, including the receiving and moving of all of our food products. Without them, we wouldn't be able to distribute 32.4 million pounds of food per year.
Today is and we want to celebrate all Orange County nonprofits for continuously striving to make our community a better place. Second Harvest is honored to serve alongside such inspiring organizations for the common good of OC.
We also want to thank our incredibly generous community. Without you, we couldn't provide nutritious food to our neighbors facing food insecurity in Orange County. Together, 🧡
This week, Second Harvest honors Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, knowing that housing insecurity and food insecurity often go hand in hand. That's why we aim to not only provide consistent access to nutritious foods, but to also build resilience in our community, setting families up for success in all areas of life.
By supporting our mission, you're helping us build a stronger Orange County where all can thrive. Whether you volunteer, donate or simply educate yourself about food and housing insecurity in our community, every action helps us create a foundation for community health. Together, 🧡
We love to see families serve the community together at Second Harvest! Volunteering in our Distribution Center or at Harvest Solutions Farm is a great way to spend quality time with your family while helping to make a difference in our neighbors' lives.
We have both indoor and outdoor opportunities available for volunteers ages 7 and up. Register today: feedoc.org/volunteer
Today is Veterans Day! In California alone, over 84,000 veterans rely on CalFresh benefits to help feed themselves and their families. It's an honor to support and celebrate the brave men and women who served our country. Thank you! 🧡
Is your company looking for a way to give back to our community before the end of the year? Volunteering at Second Harvest can serve as a great team building activity while also helping us to provide nutritious food to our neighbors facing food insecurity in Orange County.
Please visit feedoc.org/volunteer for more information. Together,
Video credit: Automobile Club of Southern California
Today’s the day — don’t forget to vote! Have questions about where to go or what to do? Visit vote411.org for your polling location, a first-time voter checklist, & more!
Today we’re talking about how through our Virtual Food Drives.
Virtual Food Drives are one of the best ways to support Second Harvest because they allow us to purchase the food our community needs the most.
Hold a virtual food drive as a team building activity with your company or as a group activity with friends and compete to see who can fund the most. Visit yourfooddrive.org to learn more.
Last week, Second Harvest had the honor of participating in the United Nations Association - Orange County's UN Day Gala along with our partners at South County Outreach. At the heart of the work being done by the United Nations are its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, of which ending hunger is second on the list.
The theme for UN Day 2022 was "Nourishing Peace," with the aim to address how food security and peace are intertwined all across the globe. Thank you for the invitation to take part in the event and contribute to this important conversation!
Our volunteers are “hard core.” 🍎 They dedicate several hours every week to make sure that only the freshest produce makes its way through our distribution center and out into the communities that we serve. If you’re interested in volunteering with Second Harvest, visit feedoc.org/volunteer.
Happy Halloween from Second Harvest Food Bank! We love making nutritious Halloween snacks, especially before eating ALL that candy. Share your festive recipes in the comments! 🎃
This past Thursday, the OC Hunger Alliance hosted a roundtable event at Second Harvest with Congressman Lou Correa to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill, which is up for reauthorization next year.
What is the Farm Bill? The Farm Bill is a piece of legislation that serves as the federal government’s main tool for making sure the nation’s food system keeps running. It sets the priorities for both farming and the primary nutrition safety net programs for the next five years, including important programs like SNAP (aka CalFresh in California).
Thank you to Rep. Lou Correa, the community leaders and advocates for joining us in this very important conversation!
We'd also like to thank the California Association of Food Banks, Community Action Partnership of Orange County,
Abound Food Care, FRESH Basic Needs Hub at UCI, Solutions for Urban Agriculture and County of Orange Social Services Agency for their participation and contributions.
Second Harvest is proud to recognize ! Today gives us a chance to reflect on the uniqueness of Orange County’s blend of cultures, customs and traditions.
We are proud to serve a community that is diverse and resilient. Let’s celebrate the determination, ingenuity and spirit immigrants continue to add to our American culture by ensuring that ALL our neighbors have dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food.
The food and agricultural industries rely greatly on the hard work of immigrants, and we couldn't feed OC without them! Together, 🧡
The Harvesters 30th Anniversary Fashion Show & Luncheon Celebration was a huge success! This event helps Second Harvest provide consistent access to nutritious foods in Orange County. Thank you to the Harvesters, sponsors, partners, underwriters and the community who made this event possible. has been driving awareness and raising funds that support our mission since 1992, and we are so grateful for their support. We can’t wait for next year! 🧡
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Is your company looking for a way to give back to our community before the end of the year? Volunteering at Second Harvest can serve as a great team building activity while also helping us to provide nutritious food to our neighbors facing food insecurity in Orange County. Please visit feedoc.org/volunteer for more information. Together, #WeFeedOC Video credit: Automobile Club of Southern California
Let us introduce you to our Mission Minute: a quick overview of Second Harvest’s new Mission Statement! 🧡
In the past 17 weeks since we began harvesting crops at our Harvest Solutions Farm, it has produced a total of 532,420 lbs. of produce. That’s about 31,318 lbs. per week of fresh cabbage, celery, broccoli and broccolini for the community we serve. 🥦🥬 Big thanks to our incredible partners and volunteers who make it possible! If you’d like to volunteer at our HSF, visit https://bit.ly/350WNfh. Together, #WeFeedOC
No better way to start the day than in the Distribution Center with our amazing volunteers as they help us feed Orange County! We are so grateful for each and every one of you who contribute your time to further our mission. If you’re interested in becoming a Second Harvest volunteer, visit www.feedoc.org/volunteer to see a list of upcoming opportunities. Together, #WeFeedOC.
Thank you so much to the incredible volunteers who joined us over the weekend at the Natural Products Expo! Over 200 volunteers donated their time and helped us gather fresh, unopened food and beverages remaining from the event. These items will be used to fight food insecurity in our community. Together, #WeFeedOC.
We started off this year with a vision for a better tomorrow. Did you? Visit www.feedoc.org to learn how you can help Second Harvest work toward an Orange County where everyone has consistent access to nutritious foods. #WeFeedOC
As we reflect on the past year, all of us at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County want to thank all of you who have been so generous with your generosity, time and support. We’re grateful for a successful year of hunger-fighting and look forward to continuing our mission in 2022. When making your new year's resolutions this year, we hope you consider how you might be able to serve the food insecure in our community. As always, together, #WeFeedOC
Our volunteers are the “core” of the Food Bank. 🍎 They dedicate several hours every week to make sure that only the freshest produce makes its way through our distribution center and out into the communities that we serve. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, visit www.feedoc.org/volunteer to apple-y. 😉 #WeFeedOC
Beep beep! Our trucks recently received a makeover. Our fleet is sporting new truck wraps as they travel to distribute millions of meals to our neighbors in Orange County. Be sure to give our drivers a wave if you see them on the road to #FeedOC. 👋
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