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

2024 Annual Report

South County Outreach is proud to present our 2024 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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THANK YOU!

For joining us at our 2025 Empty Bowls!
Check back for more updates and event photos from this year’s event.

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News

The Crowd: Samueli Foundation feted at National Philanthropy Day event at Grove of Anaheim

December 23, 2025|

The Crowd: Samueli Foundation feted at National Philanthropy Day event at Grove of Anaheim Susan and Henry Samueli, saw the foundation they founded in 1999 honored with the Anniversary Legacy of Giving Award at the National Philanthropy Day event. (Tony [Read More]

Optima Tax Relief Strengthens Community Ties During the Holiday Season – ACCESS Newswire

December 17, 2025|

Optima Tax Relief Strengthens Community Ties During the Holiday Season Tuesday, 16 December 2025 11:15 AM Employees give back to local nonprofits, contributing hundreds of hours to support underserved populations. SANTA ANA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / Optima Tax [Read More]

NBC CA LIVE – South County Outreach 12/4/2025

December 4, 2025|

Feeling incredibly grateful to NBC LA CA Live and Amber Pfister for shining a light on South County Outreach this holiday season. ❤️ Your support helps us share meaningful ways our community can come together, give back, and make [Read More]

OC Register – Bridging the gaps: Nonprofits are collaborating to meet sharp increases in the need for food, housing and more amidst funding cuts

December 1, 2025|

Thank you to the OC Register for including South County Outreach in this article - see full story by clicking HERE.