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...
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.
Stretching Dollars to Combat Orange County’s Hunger Crisis
Orange County organizations are finding innovative ways to stretch limited resources amid rising food insecurity, combining community partnerships, food assistance, and strategic funding to help more residents access nutritious meals and essential support.
Stronger Together: Public-Private Partnerships Can Advance Equity In Our Communities
Public-private partnerships can advance equity by bringing together businesses, nonprofits, and government to address complex community challenges, combine resources and expertise, and develop sustainable solutions that expand opportunity and strengthen communities for everyone.
Hunger is on a Sharp and Silent Rise in Orange County This Thanksgiving
Orange County’s hunger crisis is quietly intensifying, with food banks serving record numbers as inflation, housing costs, and reduced assistance strain resources. Community leaders are pursuing partnerships and innovative solutions to expand food access.
Wild Fork Invites Everyone to Join Forces to Combat Holiday Hunger on Their 2nd Annual National Donation Day
Wild Fork’s second annual National Donation Day united customers, employees, and food organizations to combat holiday hunger, with a goal of donating more than 5,000 pounds of protein, including through Abound Food Care.
Orange County’s charitable food network shifts into new, streamlined era
Orange County’s charitable food network is entering a more streamlined era, bringing organizations together to improve coordination, reduce duplication, strengthen food recovery, and better connect donated resources with residents experiencing food insecurity.
