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By Samantha Gowen

PUBLISHED: December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM PST | UPDATED: December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM PST

Food drive is Friday in Irvine

HomeAid Orange County/Los Angeles is hosting its Holiday Meal Drive, collecting non-perishable food for people and families facing hunger and housing insecurity this year.

The drive-through event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

The nonprofit said the end-of-year has been especially challenging with the now ended government shutdown. HomeAid said the meal drive will help cover any food gaps for those most affected by that shutdown.

“We know how food insecurity compounds the challenges faced by those without stable housing,” said Gina Cunningham, executive director of HomeAid OCLA. “This drive is one way to lift that burden and to remind struggling neighbors that their community stillcares.”

The loss of food benefits and expanded federal relief programs, she said, has affected the people the organization serves.

“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,” she said.

Address: 308 Junco, Irvine, 92618 (This is a residential area, so be on the lookout for signs and balloons, organizers say.)