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If you could use some extra help putting food on the table for your kids, you’re not alone. Because of the pandemic, a family of four can receive more than $700 every month to purchase food from CalFresh. CalFresh is safe to use for you and your family. Accessing CalFresh will not affect your immigration status! Learn about how CalFresh can help your family at or .
Families Forward
If families need food assistance, offers a drive-thru food pantry Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., located at 8 Thomas Drive in Irvine. The drive-thru stations provide non-perishable items to families each week. No appointment is needed, but you must be registered to receive food. Visit for more information.
Families Forward also offers counseling services, housing programs, career services and more.
Additional Long-Term Food Assistance and Community Resources
- – Is a resource center to link families to a variety of Orange County services, including food, the CalFresh program, housing, military and veteran services, and more.
- This interactive map helps families locate nearby food pantries.
How You Can Help
If you are able, please consider donating non-perishable items to Families Forward. These items can be delivered to their pantry Monday through Thursday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Below is a list of the most needed items.
- Cereal
- Rice (1lb and 2lb bags)
- Canned soups, fruits, beans
- Peanut butter (12 oz or 16 oz)
- Canned veggies, pasta, tuna, chicken
- mac n cheese
- pasta (dry) and pasta sauce
- Diapers (size 3 and up)
- Baby wipes
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
