Celebrating the Retirement of a South County Outreach Icon: Bunni Ickes
After 35 years of service, South County Outreach is bidding a heartfelt farewell to a cherished team member and community champion, Bunni Ickes, who concluded her extraordinary journey with the organization at the end of 2024. Bunni’s incredible journey [Read More]
Honoring the Legacy of Frank Hathaway: A True Champion of Community
South County Outreach is deeply saddened to share the passing of Frank Hathaway, a cherished former Board Member, longtime donor, and devoted friend of our organization. Frank passed away on December 25, 2024, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of [Read More]
Kick off the new year with amazing savings at Upscale Resale this January!
Kick off the new year with amazing savings at Upscale Resale this January! Discover unique gifts, festive décor, and one-of-a-kind finds. Enjoy weekly sales you can't miss and shop sustainably while supporting South County Outreach. Your shopping makes a difference [Read More]
IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM SCO: 2024 Holidays and Application Renewal
The South County Outreach food pantries in Irvine and Laguna Niguel will be CLOSED starting Monday December 23, 2024 through Friday, January 3, 2025 for the holidays. We will resume regular hours in 2025 on Monday, January 6, 2025 from [Read More]
Giving Machines in OC support world, local charities – OC Register
Push a button and gift a goat? Giving Machines in OC support world, local charities Last year, the Orange County branch of the Church of Latter-day Saints used the donation devices to help charities raise $431,000. This year, they [Read More]
Support South County Outreach at the 2024 Run for Claus 5K & 1 Mile Race presented by The Hoag OC Marathon Running festival
Help Make a Lasting Impact: Support South County Outreach in the Fight Against Hunger and Homelessness DONATE TO SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH The Hoag OC Marathon is thrilled to be partnered with South County Outreach to help fight hunger and homelessness in [Read More]
Big Holiday Savings at Upscale Resale 🎁
The holiday season is here, and so are the savings at Upscale Resale! Stop by Upscale Resale this December to discover amazing deals on unique gifts, festive décor, and one-of-a-kind finds to make your holidays extra special. ✨ Weekly [Read More]
L.A. Times B2B – LaVal Brewer named 2024 OC Visionaries
LaVal Brewer named 2024 OC Visionaries by Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing Congratulations to our very own LaVal Brewer, President & CEO of South County Outreach, on being named one of the 2024 OC Visionaries by L.A. Times B2B [Read More]
Upscale Resale Laguna Niguel – 2024 Best of Laguna Niguel
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce that Upscale Resale has been selected as "Best Specialty Shop" on the Best of Laguna Niguel list! A huge thank you to the City of Laguna Niguel for your continued support and recognition. See [Read More]
Meet the 2024 Greater Irvine Chamber 40 Under 40 Award Honorees!
Meet the 2024 Greater Irvine Chamber 40 Under 40 Award Honorees! Congratulations to South County Outreach's Marketing Director, Floridel Martinez, for being recognized as a 2024 Greater Irvine Chamber 40 Under 40 Award honoree! Through its 40 Under 40 [Read More]
Read SCO’s Summer 2024 “Food For Thought”
SCO's Summer 2024 Newsletter 'Food for Thought' South County Outreach is proud to present our "Food For Thought" Newsletter for the Summer of 2024. In this newsletter, you'll find inspiring success stories from people just like us, who have overcome [Read More]
Join South County Outreach at the 2024 Splash Dash 5K
Join South County Outreach at the Splash Dash 5K by Caren Ware Events on Sunday, August 25th! It's your 'coolest' summer run/walk at Wild Rivers in Irvine. Enjoy music 🎵, refreshments 🥤, and a fun run around the park and [Read More]