We envision an Orange County community where no one goes to bed hungry or without a place to call home.

Housing

We provide homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services by offering rental and utility assistance as well as affordable housing to households who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Housing & Homeless Prevention

Food

Our food program distributes over 700,000 pounds of emergency, non-perishable, and fresh food to over 6,000 residents annually.

Food Program

Education

Our educational programs help clients develop financial literacy and build professional skills to prevent homelessness and increase job opportunities.

Education

2025 Impact Report

Because of supporters like YOU, hardship didn’t become a crisis for our neighbors.

Join our regularly scheduled and occasional volunteers that help South County Outreach prevent hunger and homelessness in Orange County.

Our volunteer opportunities offer ways for everyone to make a difference, from interacting with clients to sorting food and stocking shelves in our food market, from picking up donations to working at the Upscale Resale thrift store, and much more.

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What We Do

South County Outreach has been providing services to our neighbors in need since 1989. How do we do that? Let’s take a look at what it takes to make this all happen every day.

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THANK YOU!

For joining us for BEYOND THE BOWL at Tanaka Farms in Irvine!

See photos & video from this year’s event!

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News

Celebrating Two of South County Outreach’s Indispensables (OCBJ)

July 21, 2026|

At South County Outreach, we know that changing lives takes an incredible team—and this week, two of our own are being recognized for the difference they make every day. Congratulations to Paige Smith, Office Manager, and Xitlaly Luna, Volunteer [Read More]

Our Summer 2026 Newsletter is Here!

June 29, 2026|

Check out the latest news and updates from South County Outreach in our new Summer Newsletter! You'll see how your support is helping neighbors overcome hardship, strengthening our community, and creating brighter futures across Orange County. Read now: https://www.sco-oc.org/newsletters/ [Read More]

Upscale Resale – One Store, More Impact, and Endless Possibilities

June 8, 2026|

One Store, More Impact, and Endless Possibilities Exciting things are happening! To better serve our community and maximize our impact, Upscale Resale will be consolidating our operations to our Laguna Hills store [23461 Ridge Route, #D, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 ]. [Read More]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SCO Food Pantry Moving starting June 1, 2026

May 26, 2026|

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Food Pantry Moving starting June 1, 2026 Starting June 1, 2026, clients can come shop at our new pantry location at: 23661 Birtcher Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630 Our Irvine pantry (located 7 Whatney, Ste. B) will BE [Read More]