Millions Secured To Feed Hungry, Fund Clinics In Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two proposals that will secure essential food and high-quality health care for Orange County residents.

The first will provide an additional $3 million of funding to Support the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Community Action Partnership of Orange County, thanks to the proposal co-authored by Chairwoman Michelle Steel and Supervisor Donald P. Wagner.

“As we continue to navigate this crisis, its vital that the county has been has all the resources it needs to assist those most negatively impacted by the economic impacts caused by the state lockdowns,” said Chairwoman Steel. “With this financial support that will be administered by the Social Services Agency, the Orange County Residents that rely on food bank support for meals will continue to get the support they need.”

The second item will provide $4.5 million in funding assistance to 66 skilled nursing facilities and 23 community clinics amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This proposal co-authored by Chairwoman Steel and Vice Chair Andrew Do.

“This funding will support equipment, supplies staffing, training, and help the facilities provide high quality medical care for our most vulnerable populations,” added Chairwoman Steel. “Providing this essential assistance will help protect the health of our most vulnerable and help us get people get back to work safely.”

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Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations.

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