Mar. 1, 2023 – Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SHFBOC) came by Rainbow® Sandals Foundation and picked up five bins of organic oranges. That's about 4,500 pounds of fruit that will help those in need throughout the county with the help of SHFBOC's 310 partners. They provide dignified, equitable, and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community healt

Feb. 24, 2023 – Today, Rainbow® Sandals Foundation (RSF) distributed some organic lemons and oranges with the help of our partner TEPA Produce. First, we had Pat from Coast Hills Church, who picked up 100 pounds of oranges, then we gave 80 pounds to the Elks Club in San Clemente. John picked up 165 pounds of oranges and 165 pounds of lemons for Someone Cares Soup Kitchen and Share Our Selves. Afte

Feb. 22, 2023 – This Thursday, We delivered a bin of organic oranges to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their food distribution held three times per week. Then in the afternoon, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County came by Rainbow® Sandals Foundation to pick up 6 bins of oranges that they will redistribute to their 310 partners throughout Orange County. We want to thank our partner TEPA

Feb. 2, 2023 – Today, we delivered one bin of organic oranges to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their food distribution scheduled three times a week. Then, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County came by our offices to pick up two bins of oranges that will be redistributed to their partners throughout Orange County to help those in need. Thank you to our partner TEPA Produce for the delici

Jan. 20, 2023 – We gave Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County (SCFBOC) two bins of organic lemons & two bins of organic oranges. In 2022, they distributed over 32.4 million pounds of food, feeding an average of 331,700 individuals per month throughout Orange County. With its 310 partners, SCFBOC provides dignified, equitable, and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation

This Friday was a busy day. First, we had Cynthia from Laguna Food Pantry (LFP) stop by to pick up organic oranges and lemons; LFP is open five days a week, helping food-insecure individuals and families. Then Second Harvest Food Bank picked up 1 bin of oranges and lemons that will be redistributed to their partners throughout orange county. After, Herman from Rainbow® Sandals Foundation went to M

Jan. 25, 2023 – Busy day here at Rainbow® Sandals Foundation. First, we had Saddleback Church pick up two bins of organic oranges; Second Harvest Food Bank received one bin of organic lemons and two bins of oranges. Afterward, we dropped off two pallets of coffee at Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel. The next stops were in Tustin, where we dropped off 49 boxes of coffee to Orange County Rescue Miss

Today, we had Rick from Saddleback Church pick up 4 bins of organic Oranges. These delicious fruits will be redistributed to those in need through Saddleback Church grocery distributions that take place during the week in different South Orange County cities. We would like to thank our partner TEPA Produce, for helping us help others.

Jan. 7, 2023 – The first two bins of organic lemons of the new year were delivered to Mercy Warehouse in Laguna Niguel for their food distribution that takes place three times a week at the thrift store and donation facility. Weekly, they are able to provide food to over 1000 people. We want to thank our partner TEPA Produce, for helping us help others. To learn more about Mercy Warehouse's f

On December 8th, we gave Second Harvest Food Bank 3 bins of organic lemons. Every year they distribute millions of pounds of food throughout Orange County. To help them serve their mission, no person should go hungry, EVER they have 350 partner networks who then provide food to those in need. In 2021 they distributed over 59 million pounds of food, feeding around 450,000 individuals per month. We

Dear Rainbow Sandals Foundation, We are delighted to report that the first year of our Zeva Longley Family Adventures/ Aventuras Familiares and Summer Camp Scholarships programs was a great success. Thanks to your generous support. Sixteen Canal District families were able to access fun and safe outdoor explorations in Marin County’s open spaces this summer and fall. Eight students attended a week

Third Street Music School Settlement has been transforming lives through the arts for 128 years as the nation's longest-running community music school. Founded in 1894 by Emilie Wagner, an arts education pioneer who made music education the cornerstone of a settlement house that welcomed immigrants to the Lower East Side. She provided families with housing support, food, medical care, and art

Rainbow® Sandals Foundation donated 700 pairs (300 ladies & 400 men) of Repair • Reuse • Recycle (RRR) Rainbow® Sandals to Capo Beach Church / Red Door High School Ministry. The young adults (students) went to Skid Row in L.A. on November 11th. They washed the feet of the unhoused and then presented them with socks, a pair of RRR sandals, and hygiene kits. This annual trip for the last 20 year

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We had the pleasure of having 13-year-old Ryan Hickman stop by our HQ. He and our founder Jay "Sparky" Longley, have the same philosophy, to keep objects out of the landfill and, of course, reuse and recycle. With these great mindsets, Sparky founded Rainbow® Sandals, and Ryan founded a nonprofit organization called Project3R. At such a young age, Ryan has accomplished so much being an a

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