60 MOMENTS
OF IMPACT
60 YEARS, 60 MOMENTS: CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF IMPACT 2025
In honor of our 60th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the stories, breakthroughs, and everyday acts of service that defined our work in 2025. Keep scrolling to view 60 powerful snapshots from the past year and click the button below to find our full list of 60 moments.
Senior Food Box Impact
We provided 240,220 senior food boxes, giving neighbors hope.
2025 CalFresh/SNAP Enrollments
Together we helped nearly 1,500 neighbors enroll in CalFresh for support.
Millions of Pounds of Food Distributed
With community support, we’ve provided 20M meals to OC families.
Volunteers Made a Huge Impact
Nearly 50,000 volunteers joined us this year, powering our mission.
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Advocacy Efforts to Support OC Food Bank
We advocated to release food-bank funds and secure disaster food boxes.
Helping Families Thrive
Our programs helped 93% of families move from crisis to thriving.
LA Fire Response & Community Support
CAP OC aided families after January 2025 wildfires devastated Los Angeles.
Policy Agenda Launch
CAP OC launched a 2025 policy agenda to strengthen community well-being.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
CAP OC volunteers packed 11,000 food boxes on MLK Day to help families.
Volunteers Show Their Love
Volunteers decorated our cart with Valentine’s messages of service.
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National Volunteer Month
“At Pacific Life, volunteering at the OC Food Bank is a cherished tradit...
VITA Efforts Recognized County-Wide
Our EMFRC team led successful tax filings, earning special recognition.
CalFood Funding Success
Our advocacy helped pass $60M for CalFood funding in California.
OC Diaper Bank's 5th Anniversary
The OC Diaper Bank celebrated 5 years of supporting families locally.
Night of Hope Gala: Recognizing Community Changemakers
At our gala, we honored four supporters making a real community impact.
Night of Hope Gala: Fund a Need Success
Our Night of Hope Gala raised $200K+ to support our mission.
Night of Hope Gala: Surprise Performance by Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Aloe Blacc
Our Gala ended with a performance by Grammy Nominated Artist Aloe Blacc.
Claudia’s Story
Claudia found support through CAP OC, pursuing college and stable housing.
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2025 Public Hearing
We hosted a hearing to gather input for our Community Needs Assessment.
OC Food Bank Open House Welcomed Partners
We invited 230 partners for an Open House, celebrating collaboration.
Kids Cafe Returns to Our Family Resource Centers
We partnered with Second Harvest to serve 592 free meals to youth.
2025 Community Needs Assessment Release
We released the 2025 Community Needs Assessment highlighting local needs.
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Backpacks for Success: Southwest Community Center
We distributed 2,000+ backpacks through Backpacks for Success in 2025.
Backpacks for Success: Anaheim Independencia Family Resource Center
We distributed 2,000+ backpacks through Backpacks for Success in 2025.
Backpacks for Success: El Modena Family Resource Center
We distributed 2,000+ backpacks through Backpacks for Success in 2025.
NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
We collected nearly 200,000 lbs. of food for the OC Food Bank.
Awarded Nonprofit of the Year
CAP OC was named Nonprofit of the Year by the Garden Grove Chamber of Co...
August Open House Series
We hosted weekly open houses to showcase our programs and facilities.
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California Jobs First Funding Awarded
We received two OCBC Jobs First Awards supporting workforce and housing.
Canstruction OC 2025
Canstruction OC raised 43,895 cans for the OC Food Bank to fight hunger.
Annual Watermelon Harvest at the Giving Farm
Every student from Westminster HS harvested watermelons at the Giving Farm.
Anti-Poverty Summit: Keynote by Michael Tubbs
Michael Tubbs opened our event, sharing solutions to local poverty.
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Anti-Poverty Summit: Beyond the Food Line Panel
Local experts discussed strategies to fight food insecurity.
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Anti-Poverty Summit: Entrepreneurship Panel
Business leaders shared insights on entrepreneurship and economic mobility.
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Anti-Poverty Summit: Immigration Panel
Immigration leaders shared stories of hope and advocacy.
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Anti-Poverty Summit: Housing with Heather Dion
Heather Dion shared insights into affordable housing in Orange County.
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Anti-Poverty Summit: Fireside Chat with Gregory C. Scott
The summit featured a fireside chat with President & CEO.
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Anti-Poverty Summit: What Will You Commit To?
The summit ended with participants sharing commitments to fight poverty.
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Lilly’s Story
Lilly found housing and support, pursuing college while her boys thrive.
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Oscar’s Story from Participant to Donor
Oscar returned to AIFRC to give back and honor his roots.
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LIHEAP Story of Impact: Cheree
"They helped me when I had no other form of help."
LIHEAP Story of Impact: Donna
"My power was shut off. Thankfully, I was able to get the help I needed."
El Modena Family Resource Center Hosts Community Meeting
Community members came together to discuss new immigration policies.
Diaper Needs Awareness Week Community Resource Fair
We cohosted a resource fair with CalOptima Health to support families.
Caitlyn’s Story
Caitlyn received home upgrades including HVAC, insulation, and ventilation.
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Welcoming OC Legislators at our Facilities
Many OC officials visited CAP OC to learn about our programs and impact.
Full STEAM Ahead with Santa Ana College
We inspired 100+ students with career pathways and STEAM resources.
Anaheim Independencia Family Resource Center Hot Meal Distribution
We hosted weekly free dinners for neighbors experiencing SNAP pauses.
Everyday Essentials Donations
Supporters collected essentials for Anaheim Independencia families in need.
The Giving Machine Hosts CAP OC
During the holidays, we joined the Giving Machine to receive donations.
Community Support During SNAP Pause
Our community rallied, helping families and boosting donations.
National Family Volunteer Day
Volunteers packed 19,986 holiday food boxes for families in need.
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Thanksgiving at Southwest Community Center
Local leaders joined us to distribute Thanksgiving meals to neighbors.
CAP OC Earns Accreditation for Weatherization Apprenticeship Program
Our Weatherization Apprenticeship earned state accreditation for grads.
Financial Empowerment Success
63 participants completed our "Your Money, Your Goals" financial workshop.
Recognized by the OC Board of Supervisors
With partners, we were recognized for fighting hunger and homelessness.
Helping Students Achieve Success
Our Youth Programs participant earned Soroptimist Woman of Year.
Housing Navigation Success
Our Housing Navigation team helped 25 participants secure housing.
Weatherizing Homes Across Orange County
We weatherized 238 homes and invested $2.5M to improve home efficiency.
Expanding Our Team for Home Deliveries
Fear of immigration enforcement led us to deliver food to seniors’ homes.