Orange County California food pantries.
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Food pantries in the Orange County California region help thousands of families every month. People of all backgrounds and income levels have turned to a local food bank when they are faced with difficult times. The exact type of services and resources will vary by center, as well as the hours. It is recommended to call a center first, before stopping by.
Many of the food pantries will offer individuals a pre-set package of free or low cost non-perishable groceries or canned goods, depending upon availability. Some of the perishable items that may be available, include, but are not limited to fruits, breads, vegetables, and meats. All items are based on availability of donations and the resources from the specific Orange County food pantry. When available, special needs can be met. For example, baby food, diapers and baby supplies may also be provided to established food pantry clients.
In addition, these locations are a great place to turn to for other support, especially when you are faced with an emergency. For example, may centers can help people apply for government and public programs such as CalFresh, WIC, or summer meals for your children. Some focus on seniors and may have home delivered meals. Other locations may distribute items such as clothing, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and gifts, and personal hygiene items. Almost all Orange County California food pantries provide information and referrals.
Families Forward
Address: 9221 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California, 92618
Dial 949-552-2727
Provides non-perishable groceries. Some items distributed may not be suitable for those with health concerns such as allergies or diabetes. Baby formula and supplies such as diapers may be available.
Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Saint Thomas More
51 Market Place
Irvine, CA, 92602
949-551-8601
Provides a food pantry for those in need and other social services, including information on financial assistance for bills, rent, and housing.
South County Outreach
26776 Vista Terrace
Lake Forest, California, 92630
Telephone number - 949-380-8144
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
1301 Sycamore Avenue
Tustin, CA, 92780
714-544-3250
Any emergency food is offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Tustin Family and Youth Center
14722 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA, 92780
Dial the pantry at 714-573-3370
King's Way
Food pantry address is 714-730-4054
600 West Sixth Street
Tustin, CA, 92780
Provides free grocery services and emergency aid to persons in need across Orange County.
Saint Kilian's Food Pantry
26872 Estanciero
Mission Viejo, California, 92691
949-586-4440
Provides clothing and groceries when available.
El Modena Community Center
18672 East Center Street
Orange, CA, 92869
714-532-3595
The needy and low income can get information and referrals, information on senior services, free groceries, and applications for WIC.
Trinity Guild Pantry
Orange, California, 92869
Call 714-633-5800 for intake
Applicants must live within parish boundaries.
Hills Community Church
Address: 5 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
949-362-0079
Santa Ana Saint Vincent De Paul Society
730 North Garfield Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
714-550-7101
Offers emergency food boxes, holiday meals and clothing to those in need.
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Location: 600 North Main Street
Santa Ana, California, 92701
714-542-7253
They run an assistance program that seeks to meet the basic nutritional needs of the low income in the community by providing improved access to support such as food and toiletry products.
First Presbyterian Church of Orange
191 North Orange Street
Orange, California, 92866
Telephone number - 714-538-2341
Offers bags of food.
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Address is 154 South Shaffer Street
Orange, CA, 92866
714-288-4400
Sack lunches and food is distributed to individuals in need
Saint Joachim Catholic Church
1964 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
Call 949-574-7400
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
1100 South Center Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92704
Dial the pantry at 714-751-5335 for hours and intake
Saint Barbara's Catholic Church
730 South Euclid Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92704
714-775-7733
Friendly Center, Inc.
Primary address: 147 West Rose Avenue
Orange, CA, 92867
714-771-5300
Beacon of H.O.P.E.
1200 West Alvarez Avenue
Orange, California, 92868
714-288-1777
Runs an emergency grocery assistance program in the county. Also provides residents with counseling, clothing and rent and shelter referrals.
Share Our Selves
1550 Superior Avenue
Costa Mesa, California, 92627
Main phone - 949-270-2100
The Salvation Army Southern California
1515 West North Street
Anaheim, CA, 92801
714-783-2344
As funding allows, offers groceries, application for Calfresh, clothing, and much more. Christmas and Thanksgiving meal and gift programs also operate. Or apply for limited amounts of financial assistance.
Goodwill Industries of Orange County
Address: 410 North Fairview Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92703
Call 714-547-6301 for hours
Vineyard Community Church
Location is 27632 El Lazo, Suite A
Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
949-425-3787
San Antonio Family Assistance
5800 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim Hills, California, 92807
Call the program at 714-974-9728
Offers non-perishable food.
Saint Norbert's Catholic Church
300 East Taft Avenue
Orange, CA, 92865
714-998-2430
Offers free groceries 2 times per month, daily sack lunch, clothing, and government commodities.
Southern California Indian Center
10175 Slater Avenue, Suite 150
Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
Main number is 714-962-6673
Offers WIA services to Native Americans who are economically disadvantaged.
Anaheim Seventh-day Adventist Church
900 South Sunkist Street
Anaheim, California, 92806
714-635-0990
Helping Others Prepare for Eternity
Address: 11022 Acacia Parkway, Suite C
Garden Grove, CA, 92840
714-539-4357
Single mothers and disadvantaged children can get emergency food.
Garden Grove 7th Day Adventist
Community Service Center, 12702 Ninth Street
Garden Grove, CA, 92840
Dial - 714-534-4376
Provides the needy with services such as free food, clothing and personal hygiene supplies when available. Also, provides holiday food distribution during Christmas and Thanksgiving to residents of Garden Grove.
Mission Basilica
Address is 31520 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
949-234-1356
Food items may include meat, rice, beans, fruits, and vegetables.
Saint Vincent De Paul Society-Placentia
717 North Bradford Avenue
Placentia, California, 92870
Telephone - 714-528-1487
Saint Edwards Church
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, California, 92629
949-496-1572
Provides USDA & FEMA government commodities, emergency groceries, school supplies, and clothing.
Faith Community Nazarene
Address of food bank is 16800 Imperial Highway
Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
Phone number is 714-993-5320
Yorba Linda Friends Church
5211 Lakeview Avenue
Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
Dial 714-777-7386
Garden Grove Friends Church
12211 Magnolia Street
Garden Grove, California, 92841
714-539-7735
Calvary Chapel-Garden Grove
12832 Knott Street
Garden Grove, CA, 92841
714-897-8972
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Address is 14072 Olive Street
Westminster, CA, 92683
Telephone - 714-894-6959
Offers low income families and individuals within parish boundaries groceries and clothing.
First Presbyterian Church of Westminster
Address 7702 Westminster Boulevard
Westminster, CA, 92683
714-893-1393
Abrazar, Inc.
Main location is 7101 Wyoming Street
Westminster, CA, 92683
714-893-3581
They administer a federal government funded program which works to improve the health of low-income families by supplementing their diets with nutritious surplus USDA foods.
Saint Mary's by the Sea Catholic Church
321 10th Street
Huntington Beach, California, 92648
Telephone number of food pantry is 714-536-6913
Receive up to two boxes of food in an emergency.
Beach Cities Interfaith Services
Address: 525 Main Street, First Floor
Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
Call 714-969-4462
Community United Methodist Church
6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, California, 92647
714-842-4461
Calvary Chapel - Huntington Beach
7800 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
Dial the pantry at 714-891-9495
Crosspoint Baptist Church of Huntington Beach
7661 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, California, 92647
714-848-5511
Justin Martyr
Location is 2050 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA, 92804
714-284-0405
Western Avenue Church of Christ
641 South Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA, 92804
Primary phone number is 714-821-6227
Saint Mark's United Methodist
Location is 3700 West Orange Avenue
Anaheim, CA, 92804
714-527-1095
Saint Vincent De Paul Society-Stanton
The pantry is located at 8100 Chapman Avenue
Stanton, California, 90680
714-893-6313
Free emergency food and groceries are provided to general population and those without housing. Clothing provided as available.
First Evangelical Free Church
2904 North Brea Boulevard
Fullerton, California, 92835
714-529-5544
Calvary Community Church
1465 West Orangethorpe Avenue
Fullerton, CA, 92833
Call 714-879-6672
Fullerton Seventh Day Adventist Church
2355 West Valencia Drive
Fullerton, California, 92833
714-525-4561
Toiletries, clothing, small appliances may be distributed when available. Also offers donated and surplus nutritional food in shopping bags or other containers to supplement the diets of individuals in need. They partner with the Orange County Second Harvest Food Bank.
Hope Office of Saint Bonaventure Catholic Parish
Main address - 16400 Springdale Street
Huntington Beach, CA, 92649
714-846-3831
Provides EFSP/FEMA, EFAP/USDA and purchased or donated emergency clothing, groceries and household items to low income individuals.
Saint Michael's Society
107 West Marquita
San Clemente, CA, 92672
949-366-9480
Christ Lutheran Church
820 West Imperial Highway
Brea, California, 92821
Primary phone number is 714-529-2984
Saint Irenaeus-H.O.P.E.
5201 Evergreen Avenue
Cypress, CA, 90630
Call 714-826-0760
First Southern Baptist Church of Orange
714-639-2070
Provides food, groceries (including baby food) and clothing (including baby clothes) when available.
We Care of Los Alamitos
3788 Cerritos Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA, 90720
562-598-9790
People can apply for assistance and get food, clothing and personal care products. Also runs classes in resume writing, life skills, and ESL.
La Habra Community Resource Care Center
Address is 350 South Hillcrest Street
La Habra, California, 90631
562-697-1199
Free groceries available for emergency only to La Habra residents, and there is also one time emergency assistance for food for those in need in Orange County. Other services offered include information and referrals to government aid such as CalFresh or LIHEAP. Clothing and hygiene items are available for those without housing.
Dozens of other non-profits, food pantries, and meals sites operate in Orange County California. Thousands of families receive some form of assistance from these centers every month. Dial 949-653-2900 to get information, addresses, and phone numbers of additional pantries.