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Irvine Gives Back: Emergency Food Drive Surpasses Expectations

 

by: City of Irvine
Published: November 24, 2025

 

 

IRVINE...Thanks to the outstanding generosity of Irvine residents and the business community, the November 15 Emergency Food Drive: Operation Bridge the Gap collected 3,300 pounds of food and $33,000 in monetary donations to help five Irvine food banks restock their pantries for local families in need.

We are grateful to our community for their support, and we offer a special thanks to our project partners, the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce and South County Outreach. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the sponsors: American Lending Center, Bank Irvine, C&C Development, City of Hope, Corner Bakery Cafe, Cox, FivePoint, Garden Communities, Irvine Ranch Water District, P3 Foundation, PSQ Productions, SoCalGas, SoCal Edison, Sunstone Management, and Zion Enterprises.

The City of Irvine remains steadfast in its mission to build a caring, resilient, and food-secure community. Continued support is encouraged to help sustain local food assistance programs and ensure every resident has access to the nutritious food they need. 

For community members looking for a meaningful way to give back, the City of Irvine welcomes volunteers to its free Food Box Distribution events. To learn more about how to get involved or to receive a free food box, visit cityofirvine.org/foodbox.  

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