Second Harvest Food Bank
Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
MISSION
To end hunger in Orange County.
VISION
Together we are creating a future in which no one will go hungry. Ever.
STRATEGY STATEMENT
To lead partners to innovative and sustainable solutions in order to bridge the meal gap.
History
Founded by the Council of Orange, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Food Bank began providing food for the hungry in October 1983 in Orange, under the leadership of Dan Harney. In 2007, the Food Bank moved to a new facility in Irvine on the old El Toro Marine Base, more than doubling its capacity to meet the needs of Orange County’s hungry during the most difficult economic times since the Great Depression. In 2012, the Food Bank became an independent 501c3 corporation. Since its founding, the Food Bank has provided more than 272 million pounds of donated and surplus food to local charities.
Member Agencies
The Food Bank partners with more than 340 member charities who feed the hungry in more than 470 locations throughout Orange County, including church pantries, shelters, senior centers, rehabilitation centers, and homes for abused women and children.
Clients
In partnership with more than 340 member charities, the Food Bank helps feed more than 200,000 individuals each month. Those served include the working poor, children, seniors on fixed incomes, single parents, the disabled, the homeless and individuals experiencing medical emergencies or recent job layoffs.
Food Sources
The primary work of the Food Bank is acquiring and distributing donated and surplus food. Food sources include local grocery stores and supermarket chains, food manufacturers and distributors, restaurants, trade shows, harvesting efforts, food drives, the government, and private individuals. Need food? Email us at agency@feedoc.org or call 949-653-2900. We will need your location in order to direct you to a nearby agency.
Efficiency
More than 90 cents of every dollar is spent directly on our hunger relief programs.
