Ca Care Association Volunteers at Orange County Food Bank
On August 5, 2023, the Ca Care Association’s President, Mark Alipio along with 40+ volunteers from different groups, showcased the spirit of service by volunteering at the Orange County Food Bank. This is part of Ca Care’s mission to ensure that those in need received the sustenance and support they deserve, especially since the beneficiaries of the Orange County Food Bank are mostly elderly and disabled individuals.
The Orange County Food Bank regularly holds donation drive events where volunteers from different groups such as the FOCUS (Fellowship Orthodox Christians United Serve, ISOC (Islamic Society of Orange County), Ca Care Association, and many more gather together to help fight food insecurity.
What are Food Banks?
Food banks are essential institutions that collect, store, and distribute food to individuals and families in need. Food banks source food through donations from individuals, corporations, and government programs, and they work in collaboration with local community partners, such as soup kitchens, shelters, and pantries, to distribute the food to those who require assistance According to Feeding America, more than 53 million people turned to food banks, food pantries, and meal programs in 2021.
There are many food banks across California, in order to be eligible for the commodities the individual must be residing in the geographical area being served and meet established income guidelines. Check out the food program list on the CDSS website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/food-banks
About the Orange County Food Bank
The Orange County Food Bank, a program of the Community Action Partnership of Orange County, is dedicated to help solving hunger and malnutrition throughout the region. Through collaborations with over 300 local charitable organizations, soup kitchens, and community groups, the food bank effectively distributes food, and necessities to low-income families, eldelry, disabled, and other individuals within the county. They have an annual distribution of over 23 million pounds of food, the Orange County Food Bank plays an important in addressing food insecurity.
Visit their website to get to know them more and how to donate to them.
Get Involved
There are many ways to Get Involved and serve the people in your community. Join Ca Care Association in our mission to educate, preserve, and develop programs that prioritize the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable.
Click here to see the different ways to Get Involved with Ca Care:
https://www.cacareassociation.org/get-involved
Click here if you want to be a member of Ca Care Association:
https://www.cacareassociation.org/memberships
Check out this reel that shows more pictures from the OC Food bank event:
