HomeAid OCLA invites donations for annual Holiday Meal Drive

HomeAid Orange County, Los Angeles (HomeAid OCLA), calls on the community to come together for its annual Holiday Meal Drive. They will be collecting non-perishable food items to support individuals and families facing hunger and housing insecurity. The Drive Thru Drop-Off  events will be held on Friday, December 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Irvine and Valencia, California. 

This year’s campaign comes at a critical time. The recent government shutdown and loss of SNAP benefits for  thousands of people in our community have heightened the strain on families already struggling to make ends  meet. Food banks across Southern California report dwindling supplies and record-high demand for basic  essentials. HomeAid OCLA’s Holiday Meal Drive aims to help bridge that gap by restocking shelves and delivering hope to those most affected. 

“Every year, access to food is vital, but this year the stakes are even higher,” said Gina Cunningham, Executive Director of HomeAid OCLA. “The loss of food benefits and expanded federal relief programs has  deeply impacted the very people we serve. We are here to support working families, seniors, and individuals  experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Through our collective efforts, we can ensure they are remembered this holiday season.” 

Thousands of pounds of non-perishable food will be collected and distributed through HomeAid OCLA’s  network of housing partners and service providers. Volunteers will be on-site at both Drive Thru Drop-Off  locations assisting with unloading, sorting, and assembling of meal boxes for local families. 

“We know how food insecurity compounds the challenges faced by those without stable housing,” Cunningham continues. “This drive is one way to lift that burden and to remind struggling neighbors that their community still cares.” 

Holiday Meal Drive Thru Drop-Off Details: 

Day: Friday, December 5, 2025 

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Irvine, Orange County Location: 308 Junco, Irvine, CA 92618 

Valencia, Los Angeles County Location: 27426 Navigation Ave, Valencia, CA 91381

For more information, visit here. Further inquiries can be asked of Melissa Auten,  Community Impact Director at melissa@homeaidocla.org or by calling 949-220-1136.