The City of Irvine, in partnership with local businesses and organizations, is holding an emergency food drive Saturday, November 15, to support Irvine residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Together with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, OC Hunger Alliance, and South County Outreach, the City is calling on the community to come together in support of neighbors facing food insecurity.
Donations of nonperishable food items can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Most needed donation items include:
- Cereal
- Canned veggies
- Rice (1–2 lbs. bag)
- Canned pasta
- Canned soups
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.)
- Canned fruits
- Canned beans
- Mac and cheese
- Peanut butter (12 oz. or 16 oz.)
- Pasta (dry)
- Pasta sauce
- Diapers (sizes 3 and up)
- Baby wipes
Donations will be distributed to Irvine food pantries to assist residents in need. In addition to nonperishable food items, community members can make a monetary donation that will help Irvine pantries buy fresh produce, dairy products, and protein at ochungeralliance.org/irvinesnaprelief.