South County Outreach Leaders Recognized by OCBJ Congratulations to South County Outreach’s Lauren Ruiz and Sheila Teevans on being recognized as nominees for the Orange County Business Journal’s 2026 Women in Business Awards. The annual recognition celebrates outstanding women whose [Read More]
A recent report from Feeding America shows that food insecurity increased year over year between 2022 and 2024. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) A recent report from Feeding America shows food insecurity increased year over year between 2022 and 2024. Advocates say [Read More]
Thank you to NBC4 and reporter Hetty Chang for featuring South County Outreach and shining a light on the growing issue of food insecurity. As more families across the country struggle to afford everyday essentials, Orange County is no [Read More]
OC Executive Forum & Leadership Awards 2026 Congratulations to our President & CEO, LaVal Brewer, on being recognized by the Los Angeles Times Studios Business Orange County Executive Awards! This recognition celebrates leaders who are making a meaningful impact [Read More]
At South County Outreach, we know that changing lives takes an incredible team—and this week, two of our own are being recognized for the difference they make every day. Congratulations to Paige Smith, Office Manager, and Xitlaly Luna, Volunteer [Read More]
Check out the latest news and updates from South County Outreach in our new Summer Newsletter! You'll see how your support is helping neighbors overcome hardship, strengthening our community, and creating brighter futures across Orange County. Read now: https://www.sco-oc.org/newsletters/ [Read More]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH CHOSEN AS A 2026 CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR BY SENATOR STEVEN CHOI IRVINE, Calif. (May 20, 2026) – South County Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing hunger and homelessness in Orange County, [Read More]
South County Outreach is proud to be featured in Parenting OC Magazine’s special “Moms Who Give” issue, highlighting inspiring mothers making a difference in our community. This year’s feature includes South County Outreach’s Director of Development, Lauren Ruiz. This Mother’s [Read More]
Changes in the world of free food could boost hunger in Orange County Rules from last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act are about to shrink federal help. And AI is making less edible food waste. The result could be [Read More]
23 February 2026 - SALT LAKE CITY News Release Sharon Eubank Joins JustServe and Community Volunteers in America250 Project in California Volunteers helped move boxes onto pallets for delivery to almost a dozen different charities in the Irvine area “You [Read More]
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