Ray Havert, a local businessman in South Orange County, saw a need among his neighbors and decided to make a difference. He founded SCO in 1989 to fight to end hunger and homelessness in Orange County. Joining forces with a number of local volunteers, Ray conducted food drives and opened a small food cupboard that grew into a larger food program to…

Learn how food can be the cornerstone of change. Chef Bill Bracken of Bracken's Kitchen discusses how his organization, along with South County Outreach, are not only feeding the hungry but also empowering communities. Before we can heal the sick, educate our children, house the homeless, or offer hope to the afflicted, we must first be able to fee…

Xitalay Luna, Volunteer Manage for South County Outreach joins Jenny Sheek, College Corp Coordinator at Concordia University Irvine join us to discuss how to grow and sustain partnerships to help fight hunger and homelessness here in Orange County, CA. #collegecorp #collegevolunteering #volunteering #partnerships #partnershipsuccess #charity #chari…

Lauren Ruiz, Director of Development for SOUTH COUNTY OUTREACH joins us to discuss RELATIONSHIPs with our clients and our community. #communityengagement #buildingcommunity #hungerrelief #foodbank #foodbanks #homelessness #homelessnessawareness #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #creatingcommunity #buildingcommunity #southcountyoutreach #oc…

Welcome to Around the Table with South County Outreach, where we take you on a journey deep into the heart of our organization’s mission to combat poverty and uplift our community. This podcast is not just about showcasing our work—it's about inviting you, our listeners, to join us in our mission. Listen to our first episode as LaVal Brewer, Presid…