We envision an Orange County community where no one goes to bed hungry or without a place to call home.

Housing

We provide homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services by offering rental and utility assistance as well as affordable housing to households who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Housing & Homeless Prevention

Food

Our food program distributes over 700,000 pounds of emergency, non-perishable, and fresh food to over 6,000 residents annually.

Food Program

Education

Our educational programs help clients develop financial literacy and build professional skills to prevent homelessness and increase job opportunities.

Education

2023 Annual Report

South County Outreach is proud to present our 2023 Annual Report, reflecting the extraordinary impact we collectively achieved throughout the past year.

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Volunteer

Join our regularly scheduled and occasional volunteers that help South County Outreach prevent hunger and homelessness in Orange County.

Our volunteer opportunities offer ways for everyone to make a difference, from interacting with clients to sorting food and stocking shelves in our food market, from picking up donations to working at the Upscale Resale thrift store, and much more.

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What We Do

South County Outreach has been providing services to our neighbors in need since 1989. How do we do that? Let’s take a look at what it takes to make this all happen every day.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for our 2025 Empty Bowls event on Thursday, April 10th! Sponsorship opportunities now available.

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News

Celebrating the Retirement of a South County Outreach Icon: Bunni Ickes

January 21, 2025|

After 35 years of service, South County Outreach is bidding a heartfelt farewell to a cherished team member and community champion, Bunni Ickes, who concluded her extraordinary journey with the organization at the end of 2024. Bunni’s incredible journey [Read More]

Honoring the Legacy of Frank Hathaway: A True Champion of Community

January 9, 2025|

South County Outreach is deeply saddened to share the passing of Frank Hathaway, a cherished former Board Member, longtime donor, and devoted friend of our organization. Frank passed away on December 25, 2024, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of [Read More]

Kick off the new year with amazing savings at Upscale Resale this January!

January 3, 2025|

Kick off the new year with amazing savings at Upscale Resale this January! Discover unique gifts, festive décor, and one-of-a-kind finds. Enjoy weekly sales you can't miss and shop sustainably while supporting South County Outreach. Your shopping makes a difference [Read More]

IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM SCO: 2024 Holidays and Application Renewal

December 20, 2024|

The South County Outreach food pantries in Irvine and Laguna Niguel will be CLOSED starting Monday December 23, 2024 through Friday, January 3, 2025 for the holidays. We will resume regular hours in 2025 on Monday, January 6, 2025 from [Read More]