Opening Doors, Inspiring Minds, Building Futures
As a new school year begins, classrooms are once again filled with the excitement of new beginnings, new opportunities, and new goals. At Friendly Center, we believe education is more
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
The Hidden Reality of Poverty in Orange County
One of the biggest misconceptions is that poverty in Orange County is rare. It is not. The need is not hypothetical; it shows up in real, measurable ways across our
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
Why Friendly Center: Steve Getman’s Commitment to Purpose and Possibility
In this month’s spotlight, Director of Operations Steve Getman shares how his work at Friendly Center is rooted in meeting urgent needs while unlocking potential. From launching new programs to
Por Qué Friendly Center? La Historia de Faviola Arguello: Comunidad y Solidaridad
El camino de Faviola Arguello con Friendly Center comenzó hace más de una década, cuando inscribió a su hijo en el programa preescolar. Lo que empezó como un paso para
Why Friendly Center: Faviola Arguello’s Story of Community and Care
Faviola Arguello’s journey with Friendly Center began over a decade ago when she enrolled her son in preschool. What started as a step to support her family soon became a
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