Stories

Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, Saddleback has relentlessly given to those who have fallen on hard times and are in need. Our church is hosting grocery distribution events six days a week in locations from San Diego to Los Angeles. These events are not just about giving people food — they are about giving people hope and sharing the good news with them.

This week, we reached a huge spiritual milestone at one of our grocery distribution events. On August 12, dozens of volunteers gathered at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley to give groceries to hundreds upon hundreds of people. Our evangelism team was hard at work as well and many people decided to put their faith in Jesus that day. In fact, at that event, we reached our 10,000th salvation during this pandemic!

“We’ve always placed an emphasis on meeting not only the physical needs of the community, but the spiritual needs, as well,” said Rana Muncy, Saddleback’s Director of Mission. “In this season where so many are hurting and facing new unknowns, it’s been a privilege to share the hope we have, the love of Jesus, and the comfort of our church family.”

Saddleback’s work serving the community during this pandemic is far from finished. Our teams will continue feeding those who are in need and sharing the hope we have in Christ in the weeks and months to come.