STORIES
Orange County is known for wealth and abundance, yet too many people are at risk of hunger. Here are a few stories of our neighbors in need and how we are helping them.
THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN: 45 X 27
Food insecurity in Orange County continues to exceed pre-pandemic levels; in fact, creeping ever closer to the height of COVID-19. The rate of growth of food insecurity in our county outpaces the rate of growth of food insecurity in our state (2021 to 2022, according to Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap).
New approaches are required to meet the need. Second Harvest Food Bank is embarking on a three-year strategic plan, committed to working towards an Orange County with food and nutritional security for all. We are calling this plan “45 x 27.” To learn more about the three-year strategic plan, click HERE.
ENDING POVERTY BY
FIRST ENDING HUNGER
As a connected community of 3.2 million people, we must open our eyes to the reality that hunger lives in the shadows of every city in Orange County. But because even the three largest anti-hunger/anti-poverty organizations can only do so much, we formed the Orange County Hunger Alliance that now leverages a unified approach to making a lasting impact.
Our unique alliance will tackle harmful systemic issues by increasing food distribution efficiencies, minimizing food waste and breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. When we succeed in these efforts, Orange County will emerge stronger than ever before, ensuring a promising future for everyone in our county.
IN THE NEWS
Here’s where you’ll find links to impactful stories about our work feeding those in need in OC.
- Press Release: Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Receives $150,000 Grant From S. Mark Taper Foundation. (SHFB) Funding will support the Food Bank in continuing to meet the rising rate of local food insecurity.
- Second Harvest Food Bank enjoys life on the farm. (The Daily Pilot) Red and green vegetables alternate in rows, a display of holiday spirit at the Second Harvest Food Bank’s Founders Farm in Irvine. The farm itself has finally found a more permanent home, at Southwinds Farm & Gardens, just down the street from the Second Harvest distribution center.
- Harvesters Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Raises Nearly $1.6 Million to Support Second Harvest Food Bank. (Newport Beach Independent) On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall became a focal point of philanthropy as the Harvesters hosted its 32nd Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, raising nearly $1.6 million for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
- Inside Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine. (Good Day LA) A behind the scenes look at our annual "No Lunch" Lunch event with Bob DeCastro from Good Day LA.
- Organización ofrece ayuda alimentaria en el sur de California. (Telemundo 52 Los Angeles) El Banco de Comida Second Harvest brinda asistencia a miles de personas en el condado de Orange.