Orange County California free food pantries. Free emergency food pantries in the Orange County California region help thousands of families every month. People of all backgrounds and income levels have turned to a local soup kitchen, free food bank or pantry near them when they are faced with difficult times. The exact type of resources will vary by center, as well as the hours. It is recommended to call a center first, before stopping by. There is also a toll free referral number at the bottom of the page for more information, including in Spanish. Many of the food pantries will offer individuals a pre-set package of free or low cost non-perishable groceries or canned goods, free hygiene supplies, toiletries or other goods depending upon availability. Some of the perishable items that may be available, include, but are not limited to fruits, breads, vegetables, dairy and meats. All items are based on availability of donations and the resources from the specific Orange County food pantry. When available, special needs can be met. For example, baby food, diapers and baby supplies may also be provided to established food pantry clients in Orange County California. Senior citizens in the southern part of California are also a focus, and they can enroll into a Meals on Wheels service or receive dietary supplements from a food bank. In addition, these locations are a great place to turn to for other support, especially when you are faced with an emergency. For example, may centers can help people apply for government and public programs such as CalFresh, WIC, or summer meals for your children. Or for more details on food programs, even learn about Feeding America backpack lunches for students. The food banks as well as free pantries are often diverse in what they provide too. Other locations may distribute items such as clothing, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, and personal hygiene items such as free feminine products. Almost all Orange County California food pantries provide information and referrals.

Families Forward
Address: 9221 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California, 92618
Dial 949-552-2727
Provides non-perishable groceries. Some items distributed may not be suitable for those with health concerns such as allergies or diabetes. Baby formula and supplies such as diapers may be available.

Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Saint Thomas More
51 Market Place
Irvine, CA, 92602
Main number is 949-551-8601
Provides a food pantry for those in need and other social services, including information on financial assistance for bills, rent, and housing.

Saint Vincent de Paul of Orange County has other churches and programs as well that are involved in feeding the hungry. Whether a free food pantry or soup kitchen, assistance is offered. They help immigrants, the poor, low income and others. Free food, clothes, hygiene supplies, paper products, detergent and more may be offered. Continue with Saint Vincent de Paul food assistance programs Orange County.

South County Outreach
7 Whatney, Suite B
Irvine, CA 92618
Telephone number: 949-380-8144
The center offers rental and utility assistance as well as groceries and support from a food pantry. Provides nonperishable and fresh food, rental and utility assistance, free computer classes, referrals and transitional housing for South Orange County persons and families. Also provides clients with holiday food and gifts.


















Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
1301 Sycamore Avenue
Tustin, CA, 92780
714-544-3250
Any emergency food is offered on a first come, first serve basis.

Tustin Family and Youth Center
14722 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA, 92780
Dial the pantry at 714-573-3370
Students can learn about USDA free lunches and snacks during summer break. They help to feed students during holidays, weekends, and summer break too with meals, snacks, and other free food.

King's Way
Food pantry address is 714-730-4054
600 West Sixth Street
Tustin, CA, 92780
Provides free grocery services and emergency aid to persons in need across Orange County.

Saint Kilian's Food Pantry
26872 Estanciero
Mission Viejo, California, 92691
949-586-4440
Provides clothing and groceries when available. Also get dry and canned goods, paper products, feminine products, cultural meals, and personal toiletries to those in need.

El Modena Community Center
18672 East Center Street
Orange, CA, 92869
714-532-3595
The needy and low income can get information and referrals, information on senior services, free groceries, and applications for WIC.

Livingstone Community Food Pantry and Health Clinic
Address is 12362 Beach Blvd.
Stanton, CA 90680

Food pantry phone number is 714-248-9500
They offer both medical care and food. the pantry is open 9AM-6PM Tuesday to Friday as well as 9AM-3PM Saturday. In addition to that, a Mobile Pantry with fresh fruit as well as vegetables and other grocery items from Second Harvest is offered first Saturday of every month from 12PM-1PM.

Community Action Agency in Orange County
A leading poverty fighting organizations. They help feed and house the poor while addressing employment or budgeting. Learn about USDA healthy eating programs, get CalFresh food stamp applications, find help for immigrants or senior citizens, and more. They also have budgeting, grocery coupon and unit pricing classes, and other services.

More on Community Action agency Orange County California.
 





Trinity Guild Pantry
Orange, California, 92869
Call 714-633-5800 for intake
Applicants must live within parish boundaries.

Hills Community Church
Address: 5 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
949-362-0079

Feeding America and Second Harvest of Orange County
They have dozens of sites around the county. A number of assistance programs are offered to the low income, struggling, and anyone in need. There is a mobile food pantry, After School and Summer Meals, free groceries for senior citizens and the elderly, CalFresh application advice and other hunger prevention programs. Phone number is 949.653.2900 for referrals.

Santa Ana Saint Vincent De Paul Society
730 North Garfield Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92701
714-550-7101
Offers emergency food boxes, holiday meals and clothing to those in need.

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana
Location: 600 North Main Street
Santa Ana, California, 92701
714-542-7253
They run an assistance program that seeks to meet the basic nutritional needs of the low income in the community by providing improved access to support such as food and toiletry products.

First Presbyterian Church of Orange
191 North Orange Street
Orange, California, 92866
Telephone number - 714-538-2341
Offers bags of food.

Mary's Kitchen
Address of soup kitchen 517 West Struck Avenue
Orange, California 92867
714-633-0444
A hot meal is served to the needy in Orange County. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner as well as food (sandwiches, drinks, etc.) to go. Illegal or legal immigrants can get help too.

Saint John's Lutheran Church
Address is 154 South Shaffer Street
Orange, CA, 92866
714-288-4400
Sack lunches and food is distributed to individuals in need. They also help Spanish speakers and immigrants.

Saint Joachim Catholic Church
1964 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
Call 949-574-7400

Orange Home Grown, Inc
Address is 303 West Palm Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Phone - 714-397-4699
A weekly farmers market, that matches purchases too. EBT food stamps, WIC, and other forms of payment are accepted.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
1100 South Center Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92704

Dial the pantry at 714-751-5335 for hours and intake.

 
















Saint Barbara's Catholic Church
730 South Euclid Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92704
714-775-7733
Free Christmas and Thanksgiving meals, easter baskets, and other food is given out in Orange County.

Friendly Center, Inc.
Primary address: 147 West Rose Avenue
Orange, CA, 92867
714-771-5300

Beacon of H.O.P.E.
1200 West Alvarez Avenue
Orange, California, 92868
714-288-1777
Runs an emergency grocery assistance program in the county. Also provides residents with counseling, clothing and rent and shelter referrals.

Share Our Selves
1550 Superior Avenue
Costa Mesa, California, 92627
Main phone - 949-270-2100

The Salvation Army Southern California
There are multiple sites in Orange County, many with free soup kitchens, food pantries, or thrift stores. As funding allows, the Christian charity offers groceries, application for Calfresh, clothing, paper goods or household supplies and much more. Christmas and Thanksgiving meal as well gift programs also operate. Or apply for limited amounts of financial assistance. They also may have free birthday toys, free Easter meals and baskets and other resources. Clients including the unemployed, working poor, immigrants, Spanish speakers, and vulnerable.

• 1515 West North Street, Anaheim, CA, 92801, phone 714-783-2344
• There are many other locations as well in the area. Find additional Salvation Army assistance programs Orange County California.

Goodwill Industries of Orange County
Address: 410 North Fairview Street
Santa Ana, CA, 92703
Call 714-547-6301 for hours.
The homeless, families in poverty, and others can get help. Free groceries, job training programs, and information on food stamps is given out.

Son Light Christian Center
172 North Glassell Street
Orange, California 92866
For hours, dial 714-997-8501
A soup kitchen and food pantry. They also have free Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas meals. They serve Hispanics and Mexicans, the homeless, and anyone in need. There may be Pasta, Peanut butter, Canned Soup, Tacos or Salsa, and other items.

First United Methodist Church of Orange
161 South Orange Street
Orange, CA 92866
714-532-6363
Non-perishable groceries.

Vineyard Community Church
Location is 27632 El Lazo, Suite A
Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
949-425-3787

San Antonio Family Assistance
5800 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim Hills, California, 92807
Call the program at 714-974-9728
Offers non-perishable food. Migrant farm workers, undocumented Mexicans and others can get food as well as free meals.

Saint Norbert's Catholic Church
300 East Taft Avenue
Orange, CA, 92865
714-998-2430
Offers free groceries 2 times per month, daily sack lunch, clothing, and government commodities.

Cool Water Ministries
515 East Almond Avenue
Orange, California 92866
The phone number is 949-292-6425.
The non-profit has a mobile food pantry. It goes across the community in southern California, and has fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and more.

Companerismo Rey De Reyes
940 West Wilshire Avenue
Santa Ana, California 92707
Dial 714-850-1952
Emergency food including canned foods, bread, veggies, fruits, Boxed or Canned Juices, Boxed stuffing and grains.

First Christian Church of Fullerton
109 East Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Main phone 714-525-5525

First Lutheran Church
215 North Lemon Street
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-871-7820
The charity may have clothing, blankets, free personal hygiene items, canned or perishable food, milk, dairy, and more. Services are in Spanish and for Hispanics too.

Heart of Downtown Food Co-Op
223 East Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
714-526-2265
They have free perishable and non-perishable groceries.

Saint Andrews Episcopal Church
1231 East Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
714-870-4350
A free hot prepared meal, sack lunch, and other items.

King of Glory Lutheran Church
Food bank address is 10280 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA
714-963-5649
Offers fresh produce, dairy, deli, meat, and canned goods. Low income or unemployed families can get a meal twice per month.

 
















Rose Drive Friends Church
4221 Rose Drive
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Telephone - 714-528-6496

Rise Church
341 Hillcrest Street
La Habra, CA 90631
562-697-4600

Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, California 92692
For hours, dial 949-582-4606

Mariners Church
5001 Newport Coast Drive
Irvine, California 92603
949-769-8131
the pantry may have Canned Fruits, paper goods, soap, detergent, shampoo, wipes, Pasta, juice and more.

Tustin Foursquare Church
600 West Sixth Street
Tustin, CA 9278
714-724-1602

Coast to Coast Foundation
1100 North La Palma Parkway
Anaheim, CA 92801
888-275-5160
Free hygiene kits, clothes, and food is for the homeless and residents close to eviction.

Freedom Bible Church
121 West Cypress Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
714-520-4677

Fullerton Community Center
Food bank and meal site is at 340 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Intake number: 714-738-6575

Orange County Senior centers or aging centers
Services include Meals on Wheels and surplus commodities to the homebound as well as working poor older adults. Some offer transportation. Or get free vitamins, adult diapers, Ensure or Boost supplements, congregate meals and more.

• Another location is the Tustin Area Senior Center at 200 South C Street, Tustin, California 92781. Call 714-573-3340.
• 2271 Crescent Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801, 714-776-7560
• Address is 170 South Olive Street, Orange, CA 92866, 714-538-9633
• Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay Street, Cypress, CA 90630. Phone 714-229-2005
• Laguna Beach Seniors, 380 Third Street, Laguna Beach, CA. Call 949-715-5462.
• Dana Point Senior Center, 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, CA 92629. Phone - 949-496-4252

Bethel Korean Church
117 West 5th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
949-854-4010
Homeless people can use the soup kitchen. Meals are servedon Sundays.

Southern California Indian Center
10175 Slater Avenue, Suite 150
Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
Main number is 714-962-6673
Offers WIA services to Native Americans who are economically disadvantaged.

Anaheim Seventh-day Adventist Church
900 South Sunkist Street
Anaheim, California, 92806
714-635-0990

 
















Helping Others Prepare for Eternity
Address: 11022 Acacia Parkway, Suite C
Garden Grove, CA, 92840
714-539-4357
Single mothers and disadvantaged children can get emergency food.

Garden Grove 7th Day Adventist
Community Service Center, 12702 Ninth Street
Garden Grove, CA, 92840
Dial - 714-534-4376
Provides the needy with services such as free food, clothing and personal hygiene supplies when available. Also, provides holiday food distribution during Christmas and Thanksgiving to residents of Garden Grove.

Mission Basilica
Address is 31520 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
949-234-1356
Food items may include meat, rice, beans, fruits, and vegetables.

Saint Vincent De Paul Society-Placentia
717 North Bradford Avenue
Placentia, California, 92870
Telephone - 714-528-1487
Churches help the poor, illegal immigrants as well as migrant farm workers and others. Hot meals, canned groceries, financial aid, clothes, and other assistance.

Saint Edwards Church
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, California, 92629
949-496-1572
Provides USDA & FEMA government commodities, emergency groceries, school supplies, and clothing.

Faith Community Nazarene
Address of food bank is 16800 Imperial Highway
Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
Phone number is 714-993-5320

Yorba Linda Friends Church
5211 Lakeview Avenue
Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
Dial 714-777-7386
The charitable food bank may have peanut butter, jelly, dairy, yogurt, and much more. Information is in Spanish too.

Garden Grove Friends Church
Location is 12211 Magnolia Street
Garden Grove, California, 92841
714-539-7735

Calvary Chapel-Garden Grove
12832 Knott Street
Garden Grove, CA, 92841
Main phone 714-897-8972

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Address is 14072 Olive Street
Westminster, CA, 92683
Telephone - 714-894-6959
Offers low income families and individuals within parish boundaries groceries and clothing.

First Presbyterian Church of Westminster
Address 7702 Westminster Boulevard
Westminster, CA, 92683
714-893-1393

Abrazar, Inc.
Main location is 7101 Wyoming Street
Westminster, CA, 92683
714-893-3581
They administer a federal government funded program which works to improve the health of low-income families by supplementing their diets with nutritious surplus USDA foods.

Saint Mary's by the Sea Catholic Church
321 10th Street
Huntington Beach, California, 92648
Telephone number of food pantry is 714-536-6913
Receive up to two boxes of food in an emergency.

Beach Cities Interfaith Services
Address: 525 Main Street, First Floor
Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
Call 714-969-4462
A thrift store and free food pantry help the low income in Orange County. Services are in Spanish too. Get personal or household goods like laundry or dish detergent, brooms, pots or pans. Groceries may be Boxed Pastas, Beans, Canned yams, Pumpkin, and more

Community United Methodist Church
Food bank address - 6652 Heil Avenue
Huntington Beach, California, 92647
Telephone number: 714-842-4461

Calvary Chapel - Huntington Beach
7800 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
Dial the pantry at 714-891-9495

Crosspoint Baptist Church of Huntington Beach
7661 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, California, 92647
714-848-5511

Justin Martyr
Location is 2050 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA, 92804
714-284-0405

 














Western Avenue Church of Christ
641 South Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA, 92804
Primary phone number is 714-821-6227

Saint Mark's United Methodist
Location is 3700 West Orange Avenue
Anaheim, CA, 92804
714-527-1095

Saint Vincent De Paul Society-Stanton
The pantry is located at 8100 Chapman Avenue
Stanton, California, 90680
714-893-6313
Free emergency food and groceries are provided to general population and those without housing. Clothing provided as available.

First Evangelical Free Church
2904 North Brea Boulevard
Fullerton, California, 92835
714-529-5544

Calvary Community Church
1465 West Orangethorpe Avenue
Fullerton, CA, 92833
Call 714-879-6672
Donations and volunteers run the pantry. They may also bring food or meals to the disabled and elderly in Orange County California.

Fullerton Seventh Day Adventist Church
2355 West Valencia Drive
Fullerton, California, 92833
714-525-4561
Toiletries, clothing, small appliances may be distributed when available. Also offers donated and surplus nutritional food in shopping bags or other containers to supplement the diets of individuals in need. They partner with the Orange County Second Harvest Food Bank.

Hope Office of Saint Bonaventure Catholic Parish
Main address - 16400 Springdale Street
Huntington Beach, CA, 92649
714-846-3831
Provides EFSP/FEMA, EFAP/USDA and purchased or donated emergency clothing, groceries and household items to low income individuals.

Saint Michael's Society
107 West Marquita
San Clemente, CA, 92672
949-366-9480

Christ Lutheran Church
820 West Imperial Highway
Brea, California, 92821
Primary phone number is 714-529-2984

Saint Irenaeus-H.O.P.E.
5201 Evergreen Avenue
Cypress, CA, 90630
Call 714-826-0760

First Southern Baptist Church of Orange
714-639-2070
Provides food, groceries (including baby food) and clothing (including baby clothes) when available.

We Care of Los Alamitos
3788 Cerritos Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA, 90720
562-598-9790
People can apply for assistance and get food, clothing and personal care products. Also runs classes in resume writing, life skills, and ESL. A large portion of the clients of the charity food pantry are Latinios and Mexican immigrants/Spanish speakers.


















La Habra Community Resource Care Center
Address is 350 South Hillcrest Street
La Habra, California, 90631
562-697-1199
Free groceries available for emergency only to La Habra residents, and there is also one time emergency assistance for food for those in need in Orange County. Other services offered include information and referrals to government aid such as CalFresh or LIHEAP. Clothing and hygiene items are available for those without housing.

Additional food assistance programs in Orange County California

Dozens of other non-profits, food pantries, and meals sites operate in Orange County California. Thousands of families receive some form of assistance from these centers every month. Dial (855)-233-3362 or 949-653-2900 to get information, addresses, and phone numbers of additional pantries. English and Spanish resources are available.

	By Jon McNamara