Our Summer 2026 Newsletter is Here!
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]
Upscale Resale – One Store, More Impact, and Endless Possibilities
One Store, More Impact, and Endless Possibilities Exciting things are happening! To better serve our community and maximize our impact, Upscale Resale will be consolidating our operations to our Laguna Hills store [23461 Ridge Route, #D, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 ]. [Read More]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SCO Food Pantry Moving starting June 1, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Food Pantry Moving starting June 1, 2026 Starting June 1, 2026, clients can come shop at our new pantry location at: 23661 Birtcher Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630 Our Irvine pantry (located 7 Whatney, Ste. B) will BE [Read More]
South County Outreach Chosen as a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Steven Choi
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]
“Moms Who Give” in Parenting OC Magazine
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]
Challenge Accepted: From Food Waste to Community Impact
Join UCI CUSP & IKEA Costa Mesa to explore food recovery solutions, tackling waste, hunger, and scaling sustainable systems together. Join UCI’s Climate & Urban Sustainability Program (CUSP) and IKEA Costa Mesa for a timely conversation on an overlooked [Read More]
Changes in the world of free food could boost hunger in Orange County – OC Register
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]
Sharon Eubank Joins JustServe and Community Volunteers in America250 Project in California
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]
The Salt Lake Tribune – Latest from Mormon Land: A better use of time than your phone; new hymns and a new Easter video
Latest from Mormon Land: A better use of time than your phone; new hymns and a new Easter video Also: What it’s like to serve a mission on Temple Square; Uchtdorf touts unity and diversity; an African milestone. (The [Read More]
OC Register – The biennial homeless count begins in Orange County. Here’s why you should care
The biennial homeless count begins in Orange County. Here’s why you should care Volunteers Jorge Solorzano, left, a Health Coach at CalOptima; Yolie Negrete, center, a program supervisor at City Net, and Katherine Ibarra, right, of the Garden Grove Regional [Read More]
The Crowd: Samueli Foundation feted at National Philanthropy Day event at Grove of Anaheim
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
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]
