South County Outreach has seen firsthand how the pandemic has drastically impacted the lives of the Orange County community. As we approach the end of 2021 and prepare for the next year, our mission to combat food insecurity and homelessness and provide for those who are in need has only grown stronger.
March 2021:
- 1 in 9 orange county workers lost their jobs the next steps in helping OUR community and more than tripled unemployment within the country.
- The loss of 14.9% of Orange County Jobs in 2020 has resulted in financial hardship leading to food insecurity and loss of housing for families and individuals.
While many people are resuming normal activities throughout the United States, many are still struggling to catch up on bills, keep groceries on the table and a roof over their head.
EACH YEAR South County Outreach:
Distributes over 700,000 lbs of food
Helps over 200 households with rental and utility assistance
and provides over 6,000 Orange County residents with fresh and nonperishable food items monthly.
As we look forward, our goal is to reach even more Orange County residents in need of our services. Thanks to our supporters and donors, South County Outreach has been able to expand to more families and individuals through our services funded by you!
To make a donation to help families and individuals struggling with hardship now more than ever, please visit: https://www.sco-oc.org/donate/or if you are interested in hosting a food drive, please visit https://www.sco-oc.org/get-involved/feed-our-community/
