Orange Coast College’s Recovery Kitchen helps address campus food insecurity by transforming donated ingredients into nourishing meals. Culinary students gain hands-on experience while partnering with local food organizations to reduce waste and expand access to food.

Ventura County Public Works Agency partnered with Abound Food Care to help local businesses recover surplus food, reduce waste, strengthen community food access, and support sustainable food recovery efforts throughout Ventura County.

Abound Food Care transforms surplus food into nutritious meals by leveraging kitchens, strengthening public-private partnerships, and optimizing regional food systems. Its innovative recovery programs help communities reduce food waste, address hunger, and build resilience.