Family Assistance Ministries

S.C. Distribution Hours

Monday
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Tuesday thru Thursday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Friday
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Second Saturdays
Second Saturday of Every Month
USDA food, services, and other items
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM





FAM serves individuals and families in need in Orange County, California.


Healthy Food Choices

    Client choice
    Fresh, frozen, canned, boxed and bagged food
    Street food packs
    Second Saturdays - USDA food distribution (2nd Saturday of each month)
    Senior Commodities program

Case Management

    Case Management (required of all new clients and clients seeking financial assistance)
    Budget and Credit Coaching
    Job Search Coaching
    Health and Human Services Referrals

Homeless Services

    Coordinated entry intake
    Rapid Rehousing
    Interim transitional housing
    Referrals to permanent supportive housing
    Thanksgiving community meal
    Referrals to homeless court
    Personal care and hygiene kits
    Food
    Clothing
    Health and Human Services referrals

Living Assistance

    Rapid rehousing
    Rental/motel assistance (paid directly to landlord/motel)
    Transportation assistance (bus passes, gas vouchers and car repairs)
    Financial assistance (bills paid directly to provider)
    Medical/Rx bill assistance (paid directly to provider)
    Utilities assistance (paid directly to utility company)
    Diapers, formula and baby care items
    Free clothing boutique
    Toiletry packs
    RX discount card
    Personal care and hygiene supplies
    Holiday gifts and food baskets
    Tax preparation (offered by volunteer income tax assistance)

Gilchrist House

    Interim/transitional shelter
    Safe shelter for homeless women and homeless mothers with children.
    One-on-one case management
    One-on-one job search coaching
    Financial counseling
    Life skills training offered

FAMily House

    Safe shelter for homeless families with children 0-5 years of age
    Case management
    Linkages to health home for children
    Early childhood screening
    One-on-one job search coaching
    Financial counseling
    Life skills training
    Transportation assistance
    Alcohol and drug free environment