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Orange County Rescue Mission is urgently seeking help from the local community to donate multiple food items to help feed some of the nearly 300,000 food-insecure individuals throughout Orange County.
According to Jim Palmer, President of Orange County Rescue Mission, the organization is in dire need of several basic food items to provide to hungry families throughout the county.
“While exacerbated by the pandemic, food insecurity has long been and remains a major problem in this country, impacting millions of individuals in Southern California alone,” says Palmer. “In fact, in Orange County, there are 50,919 families below the poverty line, many of whom do not know where their next meal is coming from. Orange County Rescue Mission is committed to providing 400 food boxes every month to families to alleviate this need.”
Palmer adds that with the help of the local community, within the last year, Orange County Rescue Mission has provided 234,958 meals to families struggling with food insecurity.
For those who are in a position to donate and help the Rescue Mission provide basic food items to struggling families in Orange County, below are some recommended items to fill each food box:
Canned Food:
- Tomato Paste
- Tomato Sauce
- Diced Tomatoes
- Pinto Beans
- Kidney Beans
- White Beans
- Black Beans
- Corn
- Tuna
- Soup
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Beans
- Peanut Butter
Boxed/Bagged Food:
- Rice
- Cereal
- Dry Beans
- Snack Bars/Granola Bars
- Pasta
- Dry Spices (Cumin, Chili Powder, Paprika, and Chili Mix Seasoning)
“Each and every year, we are continuously amazed by the generosity of the local community,” says Palmer. “In addition to helping the residents at our facilities, we are committed to serving the families in need throughout Orange County and could not do it without the help of charitable community members. We are eternally grateful.”
Donations may be dropped off at Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope located at 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, California, 92782. Items can also be purchased online and delivered to the Village of Hope address. For more information, please visit https://www.rescuemission.org/urgent-food/.
The donation warehouse is open between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
About Orange County Rescue Mission
Orange County Rescue Mission’s goal is to minister the love of Jesus Christ to the Least, the Last, and the Lost of our community through the provision of assistance in the areas of guidance, counseling, education, job training, shelter, food, clothing, health care and independent living communities.
The Rescue Mission was formed as a faith-based organization in 1963. Since that time, the Rescue Mission has shared hope through Jesus Christ to those without hope in Orange County. Our programs are designed to give comprehensive services that move homeless men, women, veterans, and children to self-sufficiency. Its programs and dedication to going above and beyond have earned the organization numerous recognitions including Charity Navigator’s highest rating of 4 stars.
To make a donation or inquire about volunteer opportunities with Orange County Rescue Mission, please contact (714) 247-4300 or visit www.rescuemission.org.
