Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

Second Harvest was proud to participate as one of the service projects this past Saturday for the 4th Annual Love Irvine Serve Day! Volunteers united for the day all across the City of Irvine to give back to the community. At Harvest Solutions Farm, our collaboration with UCANR and Solutions for Urban Agriculture, volunteers, including Cub and Troop Scouts from the Rancho San Joaquin District, helped to harvest fresh honeydew melon that will be delivered to our community partners this week. It's great to see the Irvine community coming together to help our OC neighbors in need! #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC

Thank you to Nationwide Foundation for the very impactful gift and for sharing in our mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food to Orange County. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC

Next time you’re out shopping, consider making a difference! Swing by a participating Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co. or Walmart near you and pick up a Riviana Foods Inc. - USA RiceSelect Jar of Hope—available in delicious varieties like rice, quinoa, couscous, wheat, or orzo. Every jar you purchase helps support families in need. For each one sold, $1 is donated to the California Association of Food Banks, directly benefiting our mission at Second Harvest Food Bank. Together, we can fill these jars with hope and ensure that every family has access to nutritious food. 🧡 Find a store near you and make a positive impact today! #WeFeedOC #FoodBank #JarsOfHope

Ways YOU can help us make an impact: 🍊 Donate: Your financial gift—whether it's a one-time donation, a recurring contribution, a corporate gift, or a stock donation—helps provide nutritious food to those in need right here in Orange County. 🍎 Host a Food Drive: Organize a Virtual Food Drive, or make a donation from the food industry to help us continue serving our community. 🙋 Volunteer at our Distribution Center: You will help us process nutritious fruits and vegetables to be distributed to our community Partner Network. 🌱 Volunteer at the Farm: Give your time and energy by volunteering at Harvest Solutions Farm, our collaboration with UCANR and Solutions for Urban Agriculture. 📣 Advocate: Stand with us to support critical programs like free school meals for all and essential funding for food assistance. Every effort counts! Learn more at feedoc.org/get-involved #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC #supportfoodbanks #southcoastrec #UCANR

Thank you to ALDI USA for your generous gift to help us feed OC! This donation supports our Grocery Rescue Program which connects community partners to local grocery stores nearby to pick up food donations on a consistent basis. The food picked up is then distributed to the community free of charge. The Grocery Rescue Program allows our neighbors to consistently access different food and nonfood items such as frozen meat, produce, bakery items, pre-packaged salads, sandwiches, hygiene items and more. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvest

Second Harvest's innovative solution to senior food insecurity, Park-It Market, serves approximately 2,500 adults above age 60 each month. Nutrition is key for seniors' overall health and wellbeing and it helps them: - Maintain muscle mass and minimize the risk of falls by eating sufficient protein and other nutrition foods. - Stay hydrated to aid digestion because thirst and appetite diminish with age. Skimping on meals can lead to negative health consequences. But when seniors eat a nutritious diet, they can lead healthier lives and remain independent for longer. 7 million seniors could be food insecure by 2050 if we don't act now. In California alone, 668,000 senior citizens are food insecure today. (Feeding America). Take action and host a Virtual Food Drive by visiting https://heyor.ca/7Ypdrf. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC

A huge thank you to Kia America for their extraordinary gift, ongoing volunteer support and for sharing our vision of an Orange County with food and nutritional security for all. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC

Looking for ways your company can make a real difference in Orange County? At Second Harvest, we offer corporate partnership opportunities that help businesses give back while fostering teamwork and engagement. 🤝 Employee Volunteering & Team Building: Book a shift at our Distribution Center or the Farm for a meaningful team experience. 🚶 Event Sponsorship: Sponsor or form a team for our Walk to Feed OC on March 15, 2025, and make a difference together. Other ways to get involved include tours, Lunch & Learns, Employee Giving, Virtual Food Drives and more. Ready to make a bigger impact? Explore our Corporate Toolkit: https://heyor.ca/W6UqPX. 74% of employees report higher job satisfaction when companies support community volunteering—let’s get your team involved! #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC

🌍🍽️ Today is #WorldFoodDay, and in a nation of abundance, no one should be food insecure. Yet, in Orange County, 1 in 10 individuals and 1 in 8 children is food insecure according to Feeding America. The 2024 Farm Bill is a chance to support farmers, children and the food economy. It provides a pathway toward strengthening access to SNAP (CalFresh) and other food assistance programs for our neighbors, including older adults, college students and low-wage workers. Lawmakers must remove the hurdles that stand in peoples’ way of receiving critical food assistance. Learn More: 👉 https://shorturl.at/PQvtK Tell your legislators to pass a strong Farm Bill: https://rb.gy/k4aaw #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC

Thank you to Link Logistics for the very impactful gift and for sharing in our mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food to Orange County. Their impactful donation directly funded Second Harvest’s new 53’ Dry Van Trailer. #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC