Food Care Focus – June 2026
Abound Food Care assists in the development and administration of the first grant program on behalf of Waste-Free Ventura County (WFVC).
Food Care Focus – March 2026
Abound Food Care partners with Ventura County Public Works to host the Edible Food Recovery Summit, bringing together public agencies, food businesses, and nonprofit...
Food Care Focus – December 2025
Abound Food Care manages the distribution of $1.5 million in expansion grant funding to eleven organizations in Sacramento County on behalf of the Capital Food Access Alliance (CFAA)...
Abound Food Care: Mike Learakos’ Big Idea That Might Change the World
Mike Learakos, CEO of Abound Food Care in Orange County, California, has a 30+ year career across all spectrums of the food industry. In addition to...
Food Care Focus – August 2025
Abound Food Care continues strengthening Southern California’s food recovery network through fire relief, equipment grants, SB 1383 implementation, enhanced nonprofit procurement, and regional partnerships designed to expand access, resilience, and equitable food systems.
Food Care Focus – May 2025
Abound Food Care advances food security through wildfire relief, regional grants, nonprofit procurement, coordinated logistics, and cross-sector collaboration—strengthening food recovery systems, expanding access to nutritious food, and creating scalable solutions for resilient communities.
OC Hunger Alliance looks to partner with more nonprofit food providers as its mission continues
Abound Food Care is helping strengthen local food systems by connecting surplus food with community organizations, reducing waste, supporting food access, and building partnerships that create lasting benefits for families throughout Orange County.
Abound Food Care Partners With Foodbuy LLC and Sysco Corporation to Boost Non-Profit Food Distribution and Savings
Abound Food Care partners with Foodbuy and Sysco to expand nonprofit purchasing power, reduce food costs, and strengthen food security nationwide, helping community organizations redirect savings toward nutritious food and essential resources for vulnerable populations.
OC Register – ‘Big one we all feared’: Wildfires devastate Southern California
Devastating wildfires swept across Southern California in January 2025, destroying homes, businesses, and landmarks while displacing thousands. The crisis underscored the fires’ extraordinary speed, scale, and lasting impact on communities across the region.
Food banks could spend less, and feed more, under new national program
Abound Food Care is helping address food insecurity and food waste by connecting surplus food with community organizations, strengthening local partnerships, and expanding access to nutritious resources for families facing economic challenges throughout Orange County.
