The Orange County Paralegal Association is partnering with Families Forward, a non-profit organization in Orange County, to host a food drive. Their mission is to prevent and end family homelessness by providing access to housing and resources that create lasting stability for families in Orange County.

More than 28,000 children in Orange County are homeless and they need our help.

Families Forward has expressed that their food pantry shelves are quite empty right now and appeciate OCPA’s assistance by hosting this food drive.

OCPA will be collecting donations at the April 10, 2024 General Meeting, Hilton Hotel Costa Mesa from 6:00pm-8:00pm, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

Items that are most needed:

Dry Pasta

Pasta Sauce

Peanut Butter

Cereal

Canned meat/fish

Canned beans

1-2# of Rice

Diaper sizes: 5, 6 & pull-ups

*All food must be shelf-stable / non-perishable and not expired.

Food Pantry Items Needed: General Pantry Items Needed (PDF).pdf

Families Forward Service Stats: FF Service Stats 2022.pdf

Click here for more information about Families Forward 

If you have donations but can’t make the General Meeting, or for any questions, please email Pro Bono Chair Lorena Hughes at lorenahughes.ocpa@gmail.com