Special Pantry Hours April 2024
PANTRY & OFFICE CLOSURE: Our South County Outreach food pantry in Irvine and office will be CLOSED at Noon on Thursday, 4/11 and CLOSED ALL-DAY FRIDAY, 4/12 for our annual Empty Bowls event. We will reopen again on Monday, April 15th. [Read More]
Check Out SCO’s ‘Food For Thought’ newsletter!
SCO's Spring 2024 Newsletter 'Food for Thought' We are excited to present "Food For Thought," our reimagined newsletter designed to keep you informed about the remarkable work being accomplished at South County Outreach. As a valued supporter, we believe it [Read More]
2024 L.A. Times B2B OC Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards
L.A. Times B2B Publishing presented our second annual Orange County Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards on March 28, 2024 at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum. The half-day event featured two components. The Awards Luncheon recognized accomplished female leaders from corporations and non-profit [Read More]
CEO, Laval Brewer featured on “From The Hart” Podcast
We're pleased to share that our CEO, Laval Brewer, was featured on the podcast, "From The Hart". In this episode, Laval reflects on his journey from his early days at the YMCA to being recognized as one of Orange County's [Read More]
Grand Opening Recap: Upscale Resale Laguna Niguel
South County Outreach hosted a Grand Opening weekend for its second thrift store, Upscale Resale Laguna Niguel. The Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on February 8 was attended by over 40 city officials, chamber members, and community partners, including the entire Laguna Niguel City [Read More]
Empty Bowls 2024 – Tickets Are On Sale!
Join us for a transformative journey where we nourish the future today, one bowl at a time. At our reimagined Empty Bowls 2024, today’s urgencies will meet tomorrow’s opportunities. We invite you to an unforgettable evening—transforming empty bowls into tables [Read More]
Upscale Resale Laguna Niguel Grand Opening
South County Outreach invites you to join in on an incredible weekend at the highly anticipated grand opening of Upscale Resale Thrift Store in Laguna Niguel! Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 8 through Saturday, February 10 for a sensational [Read More]
OC Register – 125 Most Influential People for 2023, LaVal Brewer
Congratulations to LaVal Brewer, President & CEO of South County Outreach, for being included in the Orange County Register's 125 Most Influential People in Orange County for 2023. For more than 30 years, LaVal has been in the business of [Read More]
OC Register – Middle Class, Hungry in OC? LaVal Brewer offers two words: Dignity, Respect
We are so grateful to the Orange County Register for featuring South County Outreach on the front page of today's Sunday edition. President and CEO LaVal Brewer shares a deep dive into how The Market, SCO's food pantry, has served [Read More]
Spectrum News features South County Outreach
We appreciate Spectrum News for featuring South County Outreach in their recent news segment. This opportunity allowed us to share our mission and the impactful work we do to support our community during challenging times. The segment captured the rising [Read More]
South County Outreach Featured in The OC Register’s Gift of Giving Guide
South County Outreach has been featured in The OC Register's Gift of Giving Guide! Big thanks to The OC Register for recognizing our commitment to community welfare. Being included in this guide is a testament to the dedication of our [Read More]
NBC 4 News Feature on Giving Tuesday
Last week, South County Outreach had the incredible opportunity to be featured in a live segment on NBC 4 News, recorded right in the heart of our food pantry. The segment, which coincided with Giving Tuesday, showcased the vital work [Read More]
