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Your support provides essentials today and opportunity for tomorrow.

There's Still Time to Give
Students the Tools to Succeed

School starts soon, and there’s still time to make a difference. Friendly Center’s Backpack Drive is back, and YOU can help Orange County students start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to thrive.

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Teaming Up for a Cause

Friendly Center and Orange Grocery Outlets Bargain Market will collaborate until July 31, 2026 in Independence from Hunger Campaign to support local families.

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'Havana Nights' Gala Returns!

Join Friendly Center on Friday, October 2, 2026 for an unforgettable evening of live music, dancing, tropical flavors, exciting auctions, and inspiring stories of hope. Every ticket helps provide food, housing assistance, mental health care, and educational opportunities for Orange County families working toward stability and self sufficiency.

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Our Hearts Are Full.
Thank You.

What a Day! Thank you to the 102 golfers who joined us at
Los Coyotes Country Club for an unforgettable 4-Person Scramble.
Your participation made for a fantastic day on the course, and your generosity
made a lasting impact on children and families across Orange County.
We are truly grateful for your support!

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Caring for the Well-Being and Stability
of Families Across Orange County

In 2025, Friendly Center’s Friendly Marts distributed more than 245,909 pounds of food to 3,021 individuals and 922 families across our Orange and Buena Park locations, helping neighbors access nutritious food and essential support.
This impact is possible because of the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners. Thank you for helping provide hope, stability, and opportunity to families throughout Orange County.
Stay connected and join us for upcoming initiatives, including our Full Hearts, Full Shelves Backpack Drive, Havana Nights Gala, and Full Fairways, Full Hearts Golf Invitational. Together, we can continue making a lasting difference.

We're Here to Support
You and Your Family

Helping Families Build Stability and Security

Friendly Center offers a wide range of programs designed to help families stay safe, stable, and thriving. With more than 19 free services available across Orange County, we're committed to providing the resources and support that meet each family's unique needs. Whether you're looking for immediate assistance or long-term solutions, we're here to help.
Explore some of the ways we can support you below.

Food and Basic Needs

Baby Essentials
Emergency Food & Hygiene
Food Expense Assistance
Food Pantry
Information and Referrals
Mobile Clinic and Dentistry
Rental/Utility Assistance

Education and Workforce Development

Adult Education
Community Engagement Committee
Employment Support
Life Skills Workshops
Parenting Education
Personal Empowerment Program
STEAM
Youth Workshops

Family
Services

Case Management
Mental Health
Family Engagement Events
Holiday Distributions

Each donation to Friendly Center creates a powerful impact. Your support ensures families in need receive vital resources, steady guidance, and the chance to build a brighter future. Together, we’re helping families overcome crisis and work toward lasting stability. By giving today, you join a community of caring individuals committed to changing lives in Orange County.

Golf Tournament

Monday, July 13, 2026 at Los Coyotes Country Club

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Backpack Drive

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Havana Nights
Gala

Thank you to all who joined us! See you October 2, 2026!

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Full Shelves, Full Hearts Food Drive

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

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Toy and Gift
Drive

December 15-16, 2026

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Easter Basket Drive

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Our Pillars

Friendly Center teams up with Orange Grocery Outlet Bargain Market for Independence from Hunger cause

Events, Family Support, Food, Our Programs, Press Release, Why Friendly Center June 10, 2026

Orange, Calif. — June 10, 2026 — Orange Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is proud to announce the return of its annual Independence from Hunger® (IFH) Campaign, running from June 24

Answering the Need This May: District 4 Debuts Food Relief Initiative

Food, Our Programs, Press Release, Uncategorized, Why Friendly Center April 27, 2026

Through this collaboration, eligible District 4 residents will receive access to free, healthy groceries through Friendly Center’s Friendly-Mart program in Buena Park.