Laguna Food Pantry

The Pantry needs your help! We rescue eggs from 15 grocery stores. Sadly some eggs don’t make it, resulting in messy egg cartons. Volunteers check and repackage eggs to ensure broken eggs or messy cartons are not distributed. However, the Pantry is currently running low on clean and empty egg cartons! If you have clean, sturdy, empty egg cartons, please consider donating them to the Pantry. You can easily drop them off at the Pantry anytime Monday - Friday between 8 - 10:30 am. Please share this with anyone who might have extra egg cartons. Thank you!

You can help support the Laguna Food Pantry through AmazonSmile online or on the Amazon mobile app - at no extra cost to you! Regardless of how you shop Amazon, either through your web browser or on your phone, Amazon donates! Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0593551 to make the Laguna Food Pantry your AmazonSmile charity recipient. Each month 450,000 people are at risk of going hungry in Orange County. Most of the hungry are the working poor who are trying their best to... provide food for their families, or seniors on fixed incomes who simply cannot make ends meet. Many more are impacted by COVID-related unemployment which forces them to make hard choices between buying food and paying the rent or buying medicine. Every little bit counts. $2 provides 50 lbs of groceries for a family of four, and $104 provides groceries for a family of four for a year. We believe #NoOneGoesHungry

Thank you Roark for donating 1,600 face masks to the Laguna Food Pantry! These high quality masks will help both our volunteers and families stay safe. Roark is a Laguna Beach based adventure lifestyle company here in the canyon. Neighbors helping neighbors is part of what makes this community so special. For more information on the Laguna Food Pantry and how you can help ensure #NoOneGoesHungry please visit our website, www.lagunafoodpantry.org

Every Wednesday, for the past two years, Sir Speedy Print, Signs, Marketing sends their truck to Norco, CA to pick up 16 cases of eggs (2,880 eggs) anonymously donated to the Pantry. Thank you Sir Speedy for donating your time and resources to facilitate this donation, as well as all the graphics, printing, and signage for the Pantry.

We love getting donated flowers because it means we can surprise our shoppers with them! Wishing everyone a day full of sunshine! The Laguna Food Pantry is open Monday - Friday 8:00AM-10:30AM for anyone who needs us. We provide free, fresh, and nutritious groceries - no appointment or proof of need required.

Check out the Orange County Register's recently published story providing a countywide overview of food insecurity in Orange County, with insights from Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County chief executive Harald Herrmann, OC Food Bank director Mark Lowry, and our executive director Anne Belyea.

The Laguna Food Pantry condemns any acts of racism, violence and hatred. For more information, support and resources go to Stop AAPI Hate

Thank you Faye for donating 350 PPE packs to the Pantry to give out to families. Making sure everyone has the ability to stay safe is very important to us.

Eat Right Nutrition created National Nutrition Month to bring awareness to the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is Personalize Your Plate. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County has reported that each month more than 450,000 pe...ople are at risk of going hungry in Orange County each month. Most of the hungry are the working poor who are trying their best to provide food for their families, or seniors on fixed incomes who simply cannot make ends meet. Many more are impacted by COVID-related unemployment which forces them to make hard choices between buying food and paying the rent or buying medicine. The Pantry’s mission is to make sure that anyone who is food insecure has access to fresh and nutritious groceries. The ability to access nutritional food for healthy eating habits is something every one should have. The Pantry does not require proof of need and all shoppers receive at least $100 worth of groceries. If you are interested in helping the Pantry’s mission please visit our website, www.lagunafoodpantry.org, to make a secure donation. $104 provides a family of four groceries for a year. #NoOneGoesHungry

Majority of the Pantry’s shoppers are women and over 40% of household members receiving groceries are infants and children. Knowing this, Kathleen, a driver for the Pantry, and her Women Who Walk Laguna Beach group organized a feminine hygiene product and diaper drive to donate to the Pantry. While supplies last and in addition to your groceries, please let the Greeter know if you need either feminine hygiene products or diapers.

In 2020, the Pantry received approximately 1.5M lbs of donated groceries. This 132% increase from 2019 helped the Pantry provide a minimum of $100 worth of groceries to each family. Thank you to all who donated and our partners at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Federal Food, TraderJoe's, Pavilions, Gelson's Markets, Ralphs, Albertsons, Walmart, ALDI USA for helping the Pantry to ensure #NoOneGoesHungry

"My favorite parts [about volunteering at Laguna Food Pantry] are the people and seeing our work in action! I enjoy working with a group of like-minded individuals who are not only fun, but also dedicated to helping our neighbors. From the volunteers to the Board, it's amazing to see everyone's hands-on commitment to the Pantry and its customers." - Elizabeth, Wednesday loader. The Pantry is a predominately volunteer run organization. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities. If you’re interested in helping us make sure #NoOneGoesHungry, please visit our website, www.lagunafoodpantry.org, to fill out an online application.

Sending love from the Pantry today and everyday! Happy day!

ochealth has announced an Emergency Rental Assistance Program for Orange County Renters. The program offers up to $10,000 in financial assistance for unpaid rent or utility bills due to the impact of Covid-19. Applications are currently being accepted from February 1 to February 28. To apply and find more information go to https://era.211oc.org or text ERA to 898211.

The Pantry has jackfruit! Young jackfruit can be eaten as a healthy meat replacement because of its neutral flavor and similar consistency to chicken or pork. Ripe jackfruit is sweeter and can be enjoyed as a dessert. Comment below and share your favorite jackfruit recipe! #NoOneGoesHungry

The holidays have arrived at the Pantry! As the difficult year 2020 comes to an end, we want to make sure everyone is able to celebrate the holidays this season with something special. The Pantry has turkeys, hams, or pork tenderloins and a small holiday gift for each individual or family to enjoy. * From our family to yours, we wish you all happy holidays! . . . .... . *Note: There is a limited number; not everyone is guaranteed to receive one once we run out. #NoOneGoesHungry #lagunabeach #lagunafoodpantry #foodpantry #donations #supportlocal #supportlaguna #lagunabeachcommunity #neighborhelpingneighbor #localssupportinglocals #givebacktothecommunity #thankyou #thinkfirstlaguna #chamberlb #lagunabeachlocal #lagunabeachchamber #lagunabeachgov #stunewslaguna #ocregister #latimes #abc7community #nbc7 #wefeedoc #orangecountyca #seasonofgiving #happyholidays2020 #holidaygift

The Pantry will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday January 29, due to possible flash floods in the canyon. Keeping our volunteers and shoppers safe is one of our top priorities. We apologize for any inconveniences. If you are in need of food or groceries tomorrow please call 211 or go to 211oc.org to find an alternative site.

Please note the Pantry’s schedule for the upcoming holidays in December and January. The Pantry is OPEN the week before Christmas and Christmas Eve Day (Monday - Thursday, December 21st - 24th) and the week before New Year’s and New Year’s Eve Day (Monday - Thursday, December 28th - 31st). The Pantry is CLOSED on Christmas Day (Friday, December 25th) and New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1st).

Laguna Beach is a great community and the Pantry is grateful to be a part of it. Thank you to everyone who supported "Stock the Pantry" and joined our mission to ensure #NoOneGoesHungry

It’s great having fresh local produce available year round!

Thank you MIke Johnson Group for presenting the Pantry with a $50,000 donation from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation. We are grateful for the support and help to ensure #NoOneGoesHungry To read more about the donation see the article in Stu News Laguna: https://www.stunewslaguna.com//14144-the-william-jeff-and- If you’re interested in donating to the Pantry, please visit our website, www.lagunafoodpantry.org, and remember to include Stock the Pantry in the donation note for a chance to win awesome prizes!

It’s peak Brussels sprouts season! Comment below and share your favorite Brussels sprouts recipe!

The Laguna Beach Democratic Club hosted a food drive in celebration of MLK Jr day to benefit the Pantry. They collected 1,900 pounds of food to donate. Thank you for the support and help to ensure #NoOneGoesHungry

We are halfway through December which means we are also halfway through Stock the Pantry! Stock the Pantry gives you the opportunity to win one of five awesome locally curated gift baskets while supporting the Pantry! For how to enter, please read the directions below: 1) Visit www.lagunafoodpantry.org 2) Click Donate Now... 3) Type Stock the Pantry in the 'ADD A NOTE' section of your donation $25 = 10 entries $100 = 50 entries $200 or more = 150 entries THE BEST PART? The Mike Johnson Group will match donations up to a maximum of $5,000! Think of the good we can do! The small print: This is an opportunity drawing with no donation necessary. If you would like to enter without a donation, please email [email protected] with your name and phone number. The donations are tax deductible. Thank you MIke Johnson Group for putting together Stock the Pantry and all the amazing local stores for their baskets, Brass Tack, Vertigo Home, StudioTaka, Laguna Supply, Laguna Beach Beer Company, Laguna Candles, Another Kind crossed-culture canteen #NoOneGoesHungry

Southern California is now under a stay-at-home order. As many businesses close, the Pantry will remain OPEN. The Laguna Food Pantry is considered an essential business and is exempt from closing. The Pantry will continue to be open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 10:30am, offering free, fresh, and nutritious groceries to any individual or family experiencing, or at risk of, food insecurity. If you’re interested in learning more about the Pantry or making a secure donation to help ensure #NoOneGoesHungry please visit our website, www.lagunafoodpantry.org

It’s #GivingTuesday ! Everyone can have an impact today, big or small. If you are in a position to make a donation, please consider donating to the Laguna Food Pantry. Food insecurity isn’t a new issue in our community, but since the Pandemic, the amount of food insecure individuals and families has drastically increased. There is no known end to this crisis in sight and demand for help is expected to remain at elevated levels for the foreseeable future. Every little bit counts. Donating $2 provides 50 pounds of groceries for a family of four. To donate please visit our website, www.lagunafoodpantry.org. Join us in our fight to make sure #NoOneGoesHungry

#GivingTuesday is tomorrow! GivingTuesday’s message of hope, connection, and community is important. Generosity, whether in big or small acts, makes a difference. Donations to the Pantry are used to buy things#GivingTuesdayiry, and produce. Our mission is to provide free, fresh, and nutritious groceries to everyone and requires no proof of need. Individuals and families receive a selection of the same products they would find at local supermarkets such as meat, dairy, eggs, fresh produce, and shelf stable items. Vegetarian groceries are available upon request. We respect people’s privacy and honor their dignity. We believe #NoOneGoesHungry