Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
| Our mission | To end hunger in Orange County. |
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| Needs |
Izzy's CornerAt Izzy’s Corner kids ages 7 to13-years old help sort and package nutritious produce in a safe, kid-friendly environment located inside our food distribution center (FDC).Volunteer AmbassadorsVolunteer Ambassadors are a specially-trained group of dedicated volunteers who help Second Harvest engage the community by serving as representatives of Second Harvest at fairs, speaking engagements, food and fund drives, children’s tour hosts, and various other community events.Skills-Based VolunteersSecond Harvest relies on the help of skills-based volunteers to assist in our daily operations. Some examples of skills-based volunteers include: administrative support, front desk/reception, data entry, nutrition education, or other support opportunities based on your area of expertise.Food Distribution CenterSecond Harvest’s Food Distribution Center (FDC) at our location in Irvine is the place where we make it all happen. Our staff and volunteers work together to sort, package and distribute enough food to feed 250,000 men, women and children each month.Incredible Edible FarmThe Incredible Edible Farm (IEF) is a public-private partnership between the City of Irvine, the OC Great Park, Solutions for Urban Agriculture, and Second Harvest Food Bank which was created to help alleviate our county’s hunger problem. The IEF is maintained by volunteers who plant seeds and seedlings, harvest produce, and maintain the fields under the guidance of Second Harvest staff members.Special EventsThroughout the year, Second Harvest needs volunteers to help with special events such as community food drives, post-convention center food recoveries, special fundraising events, etc. |
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| About us | Second Harvest provided more than 25.1 million meals last year and while we have made great strides in reducing hunger, there are still many people in Orange County who can’t get food for their families when they need it. We have a Bold Goal aimed at eliminating the hunger gap and providing food for all who need it. We reach out to the community for donations, grants, fundraising, food drives, food rescue, harvesting and volunteers to help provide food, education and advocacy for the hungry. We work with partners in the community to create innovative, sustainable ways to end hunger in Orange County. |
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