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

2023 Annual Report

South County Outreach is proud to present our 2023 Annual Report, reflecting the extraordinary impact we collectively achieved throughout the past year.

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Volunteer

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 at our 2025 Empty Bowls!
Check back for more updates and event photos from this year’s event.

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News

Thank you for joining us at Empty Bowls 2025!

April 17, 2025|

SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH REDEFINES THE GALA EXPERIENCE AT 2025 EMPTY BOWLS: “SETTING THE TABLE FOR CHANGE” Guests step into the heart of the mission at a bold, immersive event that prioritizes impact over tradition. [Read More]

South County Outreach Thanks Cheryl Flohr for Her Outstanding Service

March 31, 2025|

Recognizing Cheryl Flohr’s Exceptional Leadership and Dedication to South County Outreach Irvine, CA – [March 31, 2025] – South County Outreach (SCO) would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Cheryl Flohr for her years of dedicated service to the [Read More]

Look who’s joining us at Empty Bowls 2025!

March 28, 2025|

Step through the doors of South County Outreach and into a place where community, compassion, and change come together. This is more than just a fundraiser — it’s an invitation into our home, where lives [Read More]

The Power of Volunteering

March 27, 2025|

The Power of Volunteering If you’re searching for deeper fulfillment beyond your career, volunteering is a powerful way to find it. The impact you make doesn’t have to be grand—starting small can create meaningful change. Here’s how to get started. [Read More]