Food Donations Urgently Sought In OC Amid Homeless Crisis

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Are you looking to help those in need? Faith-based nonprofit Orange County Rescue Mission just issued an urgent call for food donations amid the statewide homeless crisis.

The nonprofit is collecting food at its Tustin headquarters seven days a week, and serving up healthy meals for people facing food insecurity in Orange County.

“Homelessness can affect anyone, even in affluent areas such as Orange County,” OC Rescue Mission President Bryan Crain said. “In addition to providing the basic needs of shelter and healthy food, we also train and educate people to develop life skills and vocations skills to become self-sufficient.”

Orange County Rescue Mission serves food to people living on its campuses and to families in need throughout Orange County. Residents looking to donate were asked to bring the following items:

Canned items

• Tuna
• Meat
• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Spaghetti or marinara sauce
• Beans
• Soup

Packaged items

• Peanut butter
• Rice
• Cereal
• Snack bars
• Pasta
• Instant noodles

Residents can drop off donations seven days a week at the nonprofit's Tustin headquarters, 1 Hope Dr.

To make a donation or inquire about volunteer opportunities with Orange County Rescue Mission, please contact (714) 247-4300 or visit https://www.rescuemission.org/.