Canned Food Requested for Families in Need

Want to help a local family in need?

The accepts donations of non-perishable food, which is distributed by South County Outreach.

You can find food barrels near the library entrance. Donations can also be dropped off at bins inside the .

Here's a list of what's most needed:

• peanut butter
• jelly
• soup
• cereal
• juice
• canned fruit
• macaroni & cheese
• pasta and pasta sauce
• rice
• tuna
• canned beans
• canned vegetables

The items are picked up weekly and dispensed to many families in need across the area, according to a city statement.

South County Outreach provides emergency housing and a food bank for more than 1,200 South Orange County families each month. Children comprise over 40 percent of those served.

Every day, the non-profit organization struggles to provide emergency non-perishable and fresh food to local families and often has to purchase food to serve those who need it most.

For more information, visit sco-oc.org.