Updated as of May 4, 2020 and includes resources for food, veterans, mental health services, senior services, childcare, opportunities to give back and more. New items are noted with an asterisk.
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2-1-1 Orange County
is a comprehensive information and referral system for Orange County, CA. 211OC provides a resource database of health and human services and support, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online and through a multi-lingual hotline, connecting people quickly and effectively to existing programs and disaster response information.
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Food Resources for Families
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Arbor Christina Fellowship: Free Food Distribution
- Hours: First and Third Monday of each month. Arrive by 10:00 a.m.
- Phone: (949) 830-7473
- Location: 23302 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Food Distribution
- Hours: Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Fridays 3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
- Location: 12832 Knott Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841
- Pre-bagged food distribution: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: 13280 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840 by front gate of the property
- Must be 13+ years of age.
- Hours: Fourth Saturday of the Month 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: 515 East Almond Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
Christina Church Eben-Ezer
- Hours: Fourth Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
- Phone: (562) 458-4629
- Location: 555 Main Street, Tustin, CA 92780
Community Action Partnership and Power of One Foundation
- Providing Emergency Food Kits, one kit per car
- Hours: Saturday's 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: Mainplace Mall 2800 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- For more information, please visit www.capoc.org/resources
- Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and second Saturday of every month 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Phone: (949) 492-8477
- Location: 1030 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA 92673
- Drive through service including food and diapers
- Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Phone: (949) 552-2727
- Location: 8 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618
Father Serra’s Pantry/Mission San Juan Capistrano
- Food distribution including infant formula
- Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Phone: (949) 234-1302
- Location: 31641 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Food for Christ at the Rock: Drive Through Food Bank
- Hours: Drive through will be 7:00 am - 9:00 am on Saturday.
- Phone: (714) 331-6311
- Location: 101 East Orangethorpe Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801
- Small bag of nonperishables
- Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: 161 South Orange Street, Orange, CA 92866
- Pick up groceries by appointment only
- Phone: (714) 539-4357
- Location: 11022 Acacia Pkwy #C, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Helping Hands: Food Pickup
- Food pickup sites may vary, call for more information
- Phone: (949) 230-7318
- Location: Dana Point
The IKEA Project: CAP OC Food Bank Distribution*
- Drive through food distribution includes a box of shelf stable foods and a bag of produce
- Date and Time: Thursday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Contact OC Food Bank for more information at (714) 897-6670
- Location: IKEA – 1475 S Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Hours: Wednesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Phone: 949-769-8131
- Location: 5001 Newport Coast Dr, Irvine, CA 92603
Pathways of Hope: Food Pantry*
- Food distribution and services such as rental assistance and case management
- Hours: Monday – Friday 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 680-3691
- Location: 611 South Ford Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
- Fresh and nonperishable grocery items, packages contain 5 days worth of food
- Families may receive assistance once every 30 days
- Locations: Anaheim, Irvine South, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Rancho Capistrano, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Norco, Torrance
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
- Groceries
- Hours: Sundays 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 544-3141
- Location: 1221 Wass Street, Tustin CA 92780
- Canned foods, produce, frozen goods
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- For residents of North and Central Orange County - Bring ID
- May receive food once monthly, Must meet low income guidelines (TEFAP)
- Location: 1515 W. North Street, Anaheim, CA
The Salvation Army of Southern California
- Bring Picture ID
- Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 832-7100
- Location: 10200 Pioneer Road, Tustin, CA 92782
Second Harvest Food Bank Drive Through
- Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Honda Center parking lot: 2695 E. Katella Ave. Enter off South Douglass Road.
- Distribution of groceries, diapers, and hygiene items
- Hours: First and Third Saturdays of the month 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration begins at 4:30 a.m.
- Phone: (714) 352-2911
- Location: 1206 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Hours: Monday – Friday 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Phone: (949) 548-8861
- Location: 720 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Southwest Community Center
- Provides Hot Meals. Must Be Consumed off-site.
- Hot Meal Hours: Monday-Sunday 12:00 p.m.
- Food Pantry Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am-1:00 pm
- Phone: (714) 547-4073
- Location: 1601 West Second Street, Santa Ana CA 92703
- Food distribution will be by appointment only. Any shopper coming without an appointment will be directed to call the hotline.
- Phone: Pantry Hotline at 949-380-8144 ext. 207
- Location: 7 Whatney, Suite B, Irvine, CA 92618
South Shores Church: “Feed the Need” Food Distribution
- Hours: Sunday mornings 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Phone: (949) 234-1302
- Location: 32032 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Tustin Drive Through Food Drive
- Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Families Together of Orange County Community Health Center, 621 West First St., Tustin CA, 92780
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Food Resources for Seniors
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- Senior Center Grab and Go Lunch
- Can get up to 3 meals
- Locations: Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach/Corona Del Mar, San Clemente
- Home delivery of groceries for Seniors and Veterans
- Phone: (844) 279-0105
- Irvine Meals on Wheels provides nutritious, healthy, great tasting meals to senior residents or other individuals who cannot prepare or shop for meals themselves.
- Delivered Monday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Phone: (949) 724-6927
- Location: 20 Lake Road Irvine, CA 92604
- Up to 7 grab and go lunches to take home once a week. Must bring ID, or ID for individual who will receive the meals.
- Locations: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Habra, Orange, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Westminster
San Juan Capistrano Senior Center: Hot Meals
- Must be a San Juan Capistrano Resident
- Hours: Monday – Friday 11:45 a.m.
- Phone: (949) 493-5921
- Location: 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92676
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Resources for Children and Their Families
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- Orange County Department of Education has prepared a master list of all school locations in Orange County where families can pick up food.
- Free Grab & Go Meals – Walk-up or Drive-up
- 18 years old and younger OR 18+ who meet the CDE’s definition of mental or physical disability
- Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 635-9622
- Multiple locations across Anaheim
- Promotes creativity and STEAM in kids ages 6-12
- Posting free STEAM content on their YouTube channel
- Community Action Partnership of Orange County and OC Food Bank have partnered to provide diapers to families and children in need.
- Locations: Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Placentia, and Santa Ana
- Resources for Families with Young Children, such as Health and Mental Health, Childcare, Tips for Talking to Children about COVID-19, and more.
- Grab and Go lunch and breakfast at no cost to children 18 and under
- Children must be present at pick up
- 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. weekdays
Educational Opportunities
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- Extended Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
- Provides services that promotes health and well being for seniors
- Phone: (949) 855-8033
- Location: 23101 Lake Center Drive, Suite 325, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Services for blind and visually impaired adults. While their classes and services are temporarily suspended, they are here to provide support during the “safer-at-home” mandate by phone or online.
- Health Insurance Counseling, Concierge Care Navigators, Answer Resource Guides, Senior Protection Program, etc.
- Phone: (714) 479-0107
- Location: 2 Executive Circle, Suite 175, Irvine, CA 92614
- In this time of separation, Well Connected and Well Connected Español are here to provide support—to provide laughs, intellectual stimulation, inspiration, conversation and more, all via groups you can join from home, by phone or online.
- Phone: (877) 797-7299
- Offer free care planning service to seniors of any income, insurance, and/or health condition.
- Help people learn about great healthcare resources, housing with assistance for low income/disabled seniors and many great programs to seniors improve their quality of life.
- Provides mental health counseling to seniors 55+ for anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and life changes. “Feeling the Blues” is a short-term therapy program, usually 10 sessions or less, and not appropriate for those with SPMI.
- Contact for assessment: Martha Hernandez, LCSW at (949) 715-8104 or marthah@thesusiq.org
- EISOA Program: Early Intervention Services for Older Adults
- Offers comprehensive services to adults 60+ experiencing emotional challenges and health barriers
- Languages: English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese
- Phone: (714) 479-0107
- Delivering groceries, masks, and other necessities to seniors sheltering in place, transporting seniors to medical appointments and the grocery store, and picking up and delivering prescriptions
- Hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Phone: (949) 499-4100
- Location: Laguna Beach
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- Online resource to serve all K-12 girls at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The resources include access to Girl Scouts of the USA’s new online platform, featuring free, self-guided activities for K-12 girls and local activities from Girl Scouts of Orange County.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
- COVID-19 Guide, Nami Mentor Program
- OC Warmline provides emotional support and Orange County resources at no cost.
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
- Phone: (714) 991-6412
- Tools and information on anxiety; resources for immediate response; how-to articles; webinars and workshops; articles specifically for parents, caregivers, older adults, domestic violence survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.
OC Links:
Behavioral Health Information and Referrals
- Provides support both by phone and online chat
- Services: mental health, alcohol and drug inpatient and outpatient, crisis programs, prevention and early intervention services
- Phone: (855) 625-4657
- Resources for students, young professionals and parents
- On demand help with reducing stress and anxiety.
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- Providing comprehensive support services for veterans and their families, including but not limited to financial assistance, employment assistance, housing, behavioral health resource referrals, resume building and more. Services are provided by email, phone, text and ZOOM.
- Veteran Navigators will work with you and your family to meet your needs, connect you to resources, and ensure you are supported during this challenging time -- and always.
- Phone: (855) 998-3837
- Free readjustment counseling services for combat veterans, Telehealth visits only
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Phone: Regular Hours (714) 776-0161. After Hours (877) 927-8387
- Services: counseling, employment referral, community outreach and education, referral of other VA services
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Phone: Regular Hours (949) 348-6700. After Hours (877) 927-8387
- Location: 26431 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Phone and Telehealth counseling services for veterans and their families
- Serves all military and family members, including active, non-active, reserve, guard, or veteran, from any branch of the military to address their challenges in a timely, competent, and supportive manner.
- Contact: (949) 505-5015 ext. 1 or sandy@strengthinsupport.org
- Locations: Laguna Hills and Long Beach
- Services: Health and Wellness, Retirement Planning, Financial Planning, and PTSD and Trauma programs
- Phone: Toll-Free (844) 200-0012
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Childcare for First Responders and Essential Workers
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- Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 838-5223 or (909) 542-5089
- Location: 580 W. 6th St. Tustin, CA 92780
- Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 531-2582
- Locations: Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley
- Child Care Referral Database
- Healthcare workers in need of childcare (infant to age 5)
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- Pet food available at Bread of Life Pantry
- Hours: Thursday's and Friday's from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 897-8972
- Location: 12832 Knott St., Garden Grove, 92841
- Hours: Open on the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 282-3097
- Location: 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840
- Pet food available through Paws for Peace pet food pantry. Open most Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Phone: (714) 535-1675
- Location: 827 S Walnut St, Anaheim, CA 92802
- Hours: Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 451-6198
- Location: 400 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, 92701
- Hours: Monday Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Food Pantry
- Phone: (714) 507-2459
- Location: 7855 Katella Ave., Stanton, CA 90680
- Hours: First and third Wednesday's of the month 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 282-3097
- Location: Shepard of the Hills United Methodist Church - 30605 Avenida de las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, 92688
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Giving Back - Donations Needed:
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- Essential Items needed: Toilet paper, Hand sanitizers, Disinfectant items (wipes, gloves, cleaners, sponges, empty spray bottles, buckets), Paper Towels, Anti-bacterial Soap, Non-perishable food, Trash bags, Toothbrushes, Children books and games, Thermometers, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Sanitary napkins.
- Food donations needed
- Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Phone: (714) 406-3049
- Location: 3152 E La Palma Suite D, Anaheim, CA 92806
Influence Church
- Items Needed: non-perishable items, canned goods, hygiene products, and grocery gift cards
- Drop-off Hours: Sundays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: 8163 E Kaiser Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92808
Mariners Church
- Click Here for a complete list of items needed.
- Drop-off Hours: Every day 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Chapel Lot - 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine, CA 92603
- The IKEA Project hosted its first CAP OC Food Bank distribution on Thursday, April 23 and provided food to 1,200 families. They are ready and able to host the second CAP OC Food Bank distribution for families in need on Thursday, May 7 with your support. Their goal is 1,000 boxes at $30 per box.
Saddleback Church
- Items Needed: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Spaghetti Sauce, Soup or non-perishable food
- Drop-off Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Location: PEACE Center on Saddleback Lake Forest campus – 1 Purpose Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 or Food Pantry bins at a campus
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If you are looking for ways to give back to the community, the organizations below are looking for volunteers.
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Please note that dates and times are subject to change.
If you have questions about TLC for OC, or would like to suggest resources for inclusion, please contact the authors below:
James Alley
, Communications Specialist, at (714) 501-9893
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