Sun. Dec 22nd, 2024

If you or someone you know is struggling financially during the pandemic, free food distributions are available in Santa Ana.

Fridays – Latino Health Access: Free food distribution every Friday, 12-4 p.m. at 450 W. 4th St., Santa Ana. Walk-ups 12-1 p.m. and drive-through 1:45-4 p.m.

April 10 – Power of One Foundation: Drive-through food distribution at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. For more information, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

April 10 – The Seva Collective: Drive-through food pantry at the Sikh Center of Orange County, 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. Gift bags with clothes and toys will also be given. For more information on Seva Collective food events, contact info@thesevacollective.org or 714-584-7573.

April 17 – Power of One Foundation: Drive-through food distribution at Calvary Chapel, 3800 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). The line begins off Fairview Street beginning at 7 a.m. Please stay in your car with the windows rolled up when receiving food.  Make sure your vehicle trunk is empty so food can be placed in it. For more information, visit www.powerofonefoundation.org.

Senior Meals: Frozen, to-go meals are available at Santa Ana senior centers. Registration required in advance. https://www.santa-ana.org/parks/senior-services

Other Food Resources: Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County: http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-county-free-food-map/

Learn more about food and financial assistance, free COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana residents, and other pandemic resources: www.santa-ana.org/COVID19.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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