South County Outreach Food Program clients represent all walks of life, every age, and every ethnicity. Our Irvine Food Market provides families with the nourishing ingredients and staples — like milk, butter, eggs, protein, and fresh produce — needed to make full meals, lunches, and snacks. When you visit our Food Market, you control the cart and what goes in it, just like in your local grocery store. This way, you can best accommodate your family’s tastes, dietary restrictions, and nutritional needs. Clients are able to visit the Food Market once a month.

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 CLOSED AFTER THURSDAY, MAY 21,2026.

NEW! Pantry appointment system beginning June 1, 2026 

To better serve clients, pantry visits will now require appointments.

For returning clients: How to Schedule Your Appointment

Step 1: Sign Up for Reminders (one-time setup)

  • Enter your phone number
  • Check your email and click the link
  • Choose text or email reminders
  • Enter the verification code sent to you

You only need to complete this process the first time you make an appointment.

Step 2: Make Your Appointment

  • Log in using the same phone number
  • Choose how you want to receive your code
  • Enter your code
  • Select your appointment date and time

New Pantry Clients

Please contact appointments@sco-oc.org to complete your application before scheduling a pantry appointment.

Please fill out an application form and pantry policies forms and provide a valid photo ID.

Need help? Contact appointments@sco-oc.org or call 949-687-2401.

We thank you for your patience and flexibility during this transition.

Locations:

Irvine Pantry  (until May 21, 2026)

7 Whatney, Suite B
Irvine, CA 92618
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00m am to 2:00 pm

NEW Pantry location (starting June 1, 2026)

23661 Birtcher Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00m am to 2:00 pm

For more information about food program and its services, please call 949-380-8144 ext. 207.