Press Release: Operation Bridge the Gap – City of Irvine
Irvine Community Shows Extraordinary Generosity Amid November Storm at Emergency Food Drive: Operation Bridge the Gap Thursday, November 20, 2025 Persistent rain and winds didn’t diminish the Irvine community’s spirit Saturday, November 15, as residents, businesses, and volunteers came together [Read More]
This Month Only – Double Your Impact with South County Outreach
With the delay in CalFresh (SNAP) benefits, a critical need is sweeping our community. There’s already been a 25 percent increase in visits to our client-choice food market. The number of clients seeking support is higher than even early [Read More]
Emergency Food Drive to Help Irvine Families in Need – City of Irvine
Emergency Food Drive to Help Irvine Families in Need Monday, November 10, 2025 The City of Irvine, in partnership with local businesses and organizations, is holding an emergency food drive Saturday, November 15, to support Irvine residents affected by the [Read More]
Need food assistance? Where to go when CalFresh and WIC benefits are delayed – LAist
Need food assistance? Where to go when CalFresh and WIC benefits are delayed By Destiny Torres | LAist, Andrew Lopez | Boyle Heights Beat, Kate Raphael | Long Beach Post Published Oct 29, 2025 6:00 AM (Chava Sanchez/LAist) IN THIS ARTICLE Los [Read More]
CalFresh/SNAP 101 with South County Outreach
South County Outreach is here to break down the basics: what SNAP is, who it helps, how it works, and why it matters right now. CalFresh — California’s version of SNAP — is a federal nutrition program that helps low-income [Read More]
For OC nonprofits that address hunger, a tough future could be starting now – OC Register
For OC nonprofits that address hunger, a tough future could be starting now Congress chose to cut the social safety net. That could mean big changes, starting soon, for agencies that help lower-income people in Orange County. Workers load [Read More]
SCO’s Ruby Osorio recognized as 2025 Unsung Hero
Ruby Osorio is South County Outreach’s Unsung Hero for her tireless dedication to families and her unwavering commitment to treating every client with dignity and compassion. 💙🍊 As Case Manager and the main point of contact for the Family [Read More]
2025 Women in Business Award Nominees – OCBJ
Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Sheila Teevans & Vanessa Howard for Their 2025 Women in Business Nominations Sheila Teevans, Chief of Staff of South County Outreach Vanessa Howard, Chief Operations Officer of South County Outreach We are thrilled [Read More]
For 138 local nonprofits, a Samueli Foundation check is in the mail – OC Register
Lindsey Spindle, president of Samueli Family Philanthropies, speaks during the Orange County Nonprofit Needs Assessment Report in Irvine earlier this year. The Samueli Foundation’s new Breakaway Fund will provide $11 million to local groups. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange [Read More]
LaVal Brewer selected as part of the 2025 OC Executive Forum & Leadership Awards – LA Times Studios
Congratulations! LaVal Brewer has been selected by the LA Times Studios as part of the 2025 OC Executive Forum & Leadership Awards. The 2025 OC Executive Forum & Leadership Awards brought together some of Orange County's best and brightest to [Read More]
SCO Summer Newsletter Is Here!
SCO Summer Newsletter Is Here! We’re excited to share that our Food For Thought Summer 2025 Newsletter is now live! This edition is packed with inspiring stories, a retrospective look at our impact over the last 5 years, and highlights [Read More]
Five Years of Transformational Change
South County Outreach: Five Years of Transformational Change Over the past five years, South County Outreach (SCO) has redefined what it means to prevent hunger and homelessness in Orange County. What began as emergency response [Read More]
