To align with the mission of To the Hands, Pacific Chorale is partnering with three local nonprofits to highlight their important community work and support their efforts: OC Food Bank, Friendship Shelter, and Tiyya. These organizations will be present at the performances on September 14-15, and the Chorale is planning additional projects with them this fall. 

The OC Food Bank, a program of Community Action Partnership of Orange County, unites communities to end hunger and malnutrition by partnering with more than 300 local charities, soup kitchens and community organizations. Through donated food, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities and purchased food, and the generous support of individuals we are able to support nonprofit agencies in Orange County serving low-income families and individuals. In a typical year, the food bank distributes more than 23 million pounds of food. In June 2020, we have increased the pounds of food distributed by 59% compared to this time last year. The OC Food Bank partnered with Power of One Foundation to set up weekly mass drive-thru distributions. In August 2020 we acknowledged serving 1 million people affected by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 and we anticipate the need will continue to grow.

Participate in Pacific Chorale's Food Drive:  Ends September 15th!

Friendship Shelter is a non-profit homeless services agency founded in 1988 and dedicated to ending homelessness in South Orange County, one person at a time. Friendship Shelter operates a full spectrum of services to end homelessness, including outreach, shelter, housing navigation, financial assistance, and permanent housing with supportive services. We believe in a housing-first and harm reduction approach and value the unique experience of each client we serve. All of our programs employ trauma-informed principles and are housing-focused, low-barrier, and client-centered. 

Tiyya Foundation creates communities of support and organizes access to economic opportunities and critical resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities. Through our work, we foster the development of self-sufficiency, ultimately helping our program participants overcome obstacles and actively participate in society. Learn more about Tiyya and Flavors from Afar, a culinary partnership that honors and preserves the traditional cuisines of our chefs, while also inviting you, the guest, to partake in this cultural exchange.