FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2026
Latisha Townsend – Communications Director, Supervisor Foley
(714) 559-8364 | Latisha.Townsend@ocgov.com
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Awards $200,000 Fifth District Discretionary Grant to Second Harvest Food Bank
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Orange County Vice Chair Supervisor Katrina Foley awarded a $200,000 Fifth District Discretionary Grant to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County to expand food assistance programs serving vulnerable families, seniors, and working individuals across the Fifth District.
“Without consistent access to healthy, high-quality food, our children struggle to learn, parents struggle to work, and our seniors and veterans face worsening health and financial instability,” said Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley. “My office's investment ensures Second Harvest delivers nutritious food directly to families in need, building the foundation for health, stability, and economic mobility across our district.”
Discretionary grants allow County Supervisors to respond quickly and efficiently to urgent community priorities.
“This investment in the health of our community – versatile, healthy protein in the form of eggs – could not come at a more critical time and will support approximately 70,200 households,” said Claudia Bonilla Keller, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank. “We appreciate Supervisor Foley’s commitment to our mission and our community.”
This $200,000 allocation represents the largest Fifth District discretionary grants awarded for hunger relief in recent years, underscoring Supervisor Foley’s commitment to addressing basic needs through strategic public investment.
Founded in 1983, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County has served as a cornerstone of the county’s hunger relief network for more than four decades. The organization distributes food through a robust network of community partners and direct-service programs, reaching hundreds of thousands of residents annually.
For more information about food assistance programs or to learn how to support hunger relief efforts, visit feedoc.org.
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Vice Chair Katrina Foley was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the newly established District 5, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, a large portion of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel. This is her second term on the Board of Supervisors, where she previously served District 2.
Vice Chair Foley’s 2026 Board appointments include:
Chair – Orange County Housing Finance Trust
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Orange County Audit Oversight Committee
OC Public Libraries Advisory Board
Newport Bay and South Orange County Watershed Executive Committees
Transportation Corridor Agency - Foothill/Eastern
Transportation Corridor Agency - San Joaquin Hills
Coastal Greenbelt Authority
