Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

During fiscal year 2024, Second Harvest Food Bank faced growing challenges as food insecurity in Orange County outpaced the rest of California and the U.S., driven by high costs of food, fuel and housing. While food insecurity was more widespread during COVID, the current rate has now reached its highest point in the past three years! Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers and partners, we’ve continued to adapt and innovate, providing fresh, nutritious food to more people. Initiatives like intentional food sourcing, 100% delivery to partners, client choice models and a zero waste program have set new standards in addressing food insecurity. Together, we are addressing the urgent needs of our community while building a brighter future. Your support makes this possible—thank you. 💚 Take a closer look at the FY2024 Annual Report: https://heyor.ca/zQ768s. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC #FoodBank #OrangeCounty

Thank you to International Paper for the very impactful gift and for sharing in our mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food to Orange County. This donation supports our Permanent School Pantry program which offers local families access to farmer’s market-style food distributions conveniently located in their neighborhood and oftentimes at their child’s school! #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC #FoodBank #OrangeCounty

Did you know storing vegetables properly can extend their shelf life and help you save money? Discover some expert tips to optimize your refrigerator and keep your produce fresh. Visit https://heyor.ca/gNnInj to read more. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC

Held on November 21, #NoLunchLunch brought together over 300 dedicated donors and supporters for a simple and heartfelt meal. THANK YOU! We raised a total of $226,668 that will help provide nutritious food for those facing food insecurity in our Orange County community. Thank you to our generous sponsors that helped make "No Lunch" Lunch possible! We especially want to thank Golden State Foods Foundation for being our top sponsor. Also, thanks to Antonello Ristorante for providing the soup and bread, and Bracken's Kitchen for providing the salad for everyone. We appreciate your partnership! Together, #WeFeedOC. #OnANutritionMission #HiddenHungerCrisisOC

This holiday season, food banks are working hard to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food. But Congress must also do their job. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County joins our national Feeding America food bank partners in calling for Congress to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill that protects and strengthens the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and doubles funding for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). For every ONE meal provided by a food bank, SNAP provides NINE. Food banks alone simply cannot meet the scale of hunger in our communities. And TEFAP has become more crucial in recent years as inflation and rising food prices leave families struggling to put food on their tables. We need Congress to pass a #FarmBill that doubles investments in #TEFAP and strengthens #SNAP to safeguard families' access to the nutritious food they need to thrive. Learn more and take action to end hunger: https://lnkd.in/gdB8tV3w #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC

✨ This holiday season, let’s share the joy of nourishing our Orange County community! ✨ Let’s come together to create moments of warmth around the table. At Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, we envision an OC where everyone has access to nutritious food. How can you help? Every dollar makes a difference for those in need. Give Today: https://feedoc.org/donate/ #Donate #SeasonOfGiving #HolidayGiving #Giving #WeFeedOC

Do you want to help advocate for those facing food insecurity in our community? Get trained on how to integrate your voice to influence sustainable change in our food systems by applying to be a part of our Community Voices Academy. Next cohort begins mid-January 2025! Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/48W5D9q

📢 Join NBCLA and Telemundo 52 in the fight against hunger! The 7th annual "Help for the Hungry" campaign is back from November 22 until December 31, supporting local food banks to provide meals for families in need throughout Southern California. Since 2018, your generosity has helped raise over $2.6 million, providing 10.5+ million meals—let’s make an even bigger impact this year! Here’s how you can help: 🍎 Donate in-person at your local Ralphs or Food 4 Less 📲 Text H4H to 707070 to give any amount 📺 Watch for the QR code on NBC4 or Telemundo 52 newscasts to donate Every dollar collected goes directly to food banks in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties, including Second Harvest Food Bank. Together, we can make a difference! 🧡 #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC #EndHunger #CommunitySupport

A huge thank you to Walmart for the extraordinary gift and for sharing our vision of an Orange County with food and nutritional security for all. Thanks to this grant, we were able to cover truck and van fees as well as maintenance and gas for four of our partners, ensuring their operations ran smoothly. Additionally, five of our partners could hire new team members to strengthen their Grocery Rescue programs! This grant also gave us the opportunity to create bilingual training videos for our partners to use to help train their volunteers on safe food transportation and handling. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC #FoodBank #OrangeCounty

Do you know how Second Harvest sources food to nourish our Orange County community? From fresh produce to pantry essentials, we're working every day to provide consistent access to nutritious food for all.🍎 We source food five ways: 1️⃣ Purchasing nutritious food 2️⃣ Acquiring large donations from major food manufacturers and distributors 3️⃣ Rescuing food from local grocery stores 4️⃣ Receiving assistance from federal and local government programs 5️⃣ Growing fresh produce at Harvest Solutions Farm, our collaboration with UC South Coast Research & Extension Center and Solutions for Urban Agriculture.🌱 Join our efforts and help us nourish OC by donating today: https://feedoc.org/donate/ Share this post with your friends and family to spread the word about the importance of supporting our mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC #FoodBank