The mission of the Heart of Downtown Food Co-op is to improve the quality of life of those individuals and families in need who may not be able to provide adequate food and necessities for themselves. As a non-profit organization, we network with local food providers and community agencies in order to provide the best services possible. We help people achieve self-sufficiency by providing temporary food to individuals or families regardless of race, age, disability, gender, immigration status, national origin, or religious belief.
Groceries (produce, dairy, canned, dried, and frozen goods) are distributed between 12:30 & 1:30 PM on every other Sunday. No hot meals are served.
ABOUT US
The Heart of Downtown Food Co-Op is a ministry of Wilshire Avenue Community Church, located in the heart of Downtown Fullerton. We are a non-profit organization that is supported by the church, individuals, and businesses throughout Orange County.
We operate as a cooperative, allowing beneficiaries to give back to this ministry by serving through it. We rely solely on the volunteering efforts of others who would love to see hunger eradicated throughout the region.
Our vision is to alleviate hunger in Fullerton and the surrounding communities. We accomplish this with a dynamic group of volunteers who source donations, package nutritious food to stretch a family’s food supply and distribute that food to qualifying residents in the Fullerton area. We exist to meet the current and future hunger needs of our neighbors in need and ensure client self-sufficiency through active partnerships with other Orange County organizations.
HOURS & LOCATION
2024 Food Pantry Open Dates
January 7 & 21* Â | Â February 4 & 18* Â | Â March 10 & 24* Â | Â April 7 & 21* Â | Â May 5 & 19* Â | Â June 9 & 23* Â | Â July 14 & 21* Â | Â August 4 & 18* Â | Â September 8 & 22* Â | Â October 6 & 20* Â | Â November 3, 17* & 24 Â | Â December 8 & 22*
*TEFAP Sundays
DONATIONS OFFICE
Open Monday – Friday
9:00a – 12:00p
* Please note the office does not
give out food during office hours.
212 East Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Open every other Sunday
Volunteer Set Up at 12:00p
Food Distribution from 12:30 – 1:30p
* Closed on holidays.
223 East Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Give Time
We always welcome new volunteers to help set up tables, canopies, and prepare groceries to pass out food 3o minutes before and during pantry distribution hours which are every other Sunday from 12:30 – 1:30 PM.
Donate Food Items
Year-round, the office accepts donations of canned, boxed, and dried food items like peanut butter and jelly; canned meat, fruit and vegetables; canned or dried beans; canned soup; canned or dried pasta; cereal; crackers; and granola bars and other pre-packaged foods. For fresh or frozen produce, meats, dairy items, or breads, please contact the office first to keep your donation from spoiling.
Play Golf
Each year in October/November, Wilshire Avenue Community Church together with local business sponsors hosts a golf tournament and banquet to benefit the food cooperative. Contact the office to get specific date and location details.
Support Us Financially
Along with the basic grocery staples, there is also a need to purchase fresh produce, meats, and dairy when the opportunity arises. All financial contributions are tax-deductible.