Giving Thanks to Operation Gobble This Thanksgiving
Friendly Center is pleased to have the support of Operation Gobble, a Thanksgiving program administered by Golden State Water Company. For 36 years, the philanthropic program has provided funding for
A Love of Reading, A Commitment to Community: Miriam Circle Supports Literacy at Friendly Center
Through Friendly Center’s Murphy’s Little Readers program, Miriam Circle, CAP OC, and the Murphy Family Foundation are bringing essential resources and the joy of reading to Orange County families. Twenty
Friendly Center teams up with Orange Grocery Outlet Bargain Market for Independence from Hunger cause
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
Through this collaboration, eligible District 4 residents will receive access to free, healthy groceries through Friendly Center’s Friendly-Mart program in Buena Park.
Easter Joy at Friendly Center
Over 930 Baskets Bring Smiles Across Orange County Orange County, CA — Friendly Center celebrated the season of giving by distributing 937 Easter baskets to children across Orange County on
A Love Letter to Our Communities
One of the biggest misconceptions is that poverty in Orange County is rare. It is not. Thousands of families are one emergency away from losing stability. A medical bill, a
Friendly Mart Tackles Food Insecurity with Corporate Support: Goya Cares Makes a Generous Donation
A Fresh Approach to Food Distribution with Dignity and Choice In October, Friendly Center introduced a game-changing initiative to fight food insecurity with the launch of Friendly Mart, a self-choice mini-mart
Empowering Our Clients One Grocery at A Time with Friendly-Mart
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Friendly-Mart, our mini-mart designed to transform our bi-weekly food distribution into a weekly grocery shopping experience in Orange and in Buena Park. At
Important Changes to Friendly Center’s Buena Park Food Distribution Schedule
At Friendly Center, we are committed to serving our community with compassion and efficiency. As part of our ongoing efforts to adapt to the needs of the Buena Park area,
Ribbon Cutting in Buena Park
Friendly Center officially opened its doors to a new Community Resource Center in Buena Park on September 14, 2022. The morning opened with a brief ceremony and acknowledgement from Friendly