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Mission Viejo: Drop-And-Go Food Drive April 25 Benefits South County Outreach

"However, The need for food is up 90 percent from 2019 and the organization's inventory is down 40 percent."

April 22, 2020

The City of Mission Viejo is hosting a Drop-and-Go Food Drive on Saturday, April 25 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24392 Veterans Way.

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The event will benefit South County Outreach, which typically distributes nearly one million pounds of emergency, non-perishable and fresh food to an average of 9,000 families annually. However, the need for food is up 90 percent from 2019 and the organization’s inventory is down 40 percent.

South County Outreach certainly needs your help. With social-distancing guidelines in place, the event will be quick and easy. Simply place your donation in your trunk, drive-up, pop the trunk, and staff will collect it. You will stay in your vehicle.

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If you’re not sure what to donate, visit this flier for suggested items. For more information, call 949-380-8144, ext. 203.


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