RESOURCES

An Analysis of Need in Orange County
In collaboration with Charitable Ventures, this needs assessment was implemented to assess the current state of the region’s response to food insecurity, and to help the OC Hunger Alliance identify ways to collectively drive longer-term solutions that address root causes of poverty and hunger from a place of equity.

OCHA Community Convening: November 12, 2025
OCHA brought the community together for a convening on the impacts of HR1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill Act”), which will significantly reduce access to CalFresh, CalOptima, and other safety net programs.

OCHA Community Convening: June 13, 2024
OCHA shared key findings from its new community needs assessment with more than 200 cross-sector stakeholders. The survey underscored a growing need to acknowledge the interconnectedness of economic, social, and system factors perpetuating the hunger crisis.

OCHA Community Convening: March 14, 2024
OCHA previewed preliminary findings from OC hunger-relief providers and discussed five focus areas based on the data.

OCHA Community Convening: November 13, 2023
OCHA engaged hunger experts and different perspectives on the ground in a unique assessment process to unearth the continuing gaps in our food system.

The State of Hunger in OC 2023 Virtual Forum: September 27, 2023
For Hunger Action Month 2023, the leaders of three OCHA partner organizations outlined the challenges faced by the OC anti-hunger community and looked toward current and future solutions.