sustainability non-profit bridging the hunger gap.

Tree of New America (TONA) started out as a multi-cultural film arts project that found its voice as an advocate for food sustainability. TONA then set out to work with permanent & temporary supportive (PSH) housing managers to address the mental health and wellness of their residents through nutrition. Today, working through the united colors of the Tree of New America, TONA facilitates Mobile-PopUp food pantries & community TableTop-PopUp cooking events to vulnerable communities experiencing food insecurity through out Orange County.

For info about one of our 'PopUps', or if you would like to help, please select from the following:

A day spent with the Tree of New America at Mary's Kitchen making sandwiches for the homeless. 

Join us as we celebrate our partners' accomplishments, our volunteers’ service, and our shared cause!

together we rescue food
together we deliver Mobile-PopUp food pantries
together we deliver TableTop-PopUp cooking events
together we address mental health & wellness through nutrition
together we are making a difference
together we are building the Tree of New America

Our mission

TONA addresses the critical link between mental health and nutrition found within our most vulnerable of communities. Our mission is to combat food insecurity, ensuring folks have consistent equitable access to nutritious food while fostering improved mental and physical well-being.

Our process

We identify needs and facilitate solutions by working directly with our PSH and TSH partners to address food insecurity among vulnerable members of our community. Many face transportation barriers that make accessing food a challenge. By collaborating directly with housing resource managers, we can develop customized strategies tailored to each housing community’s unique situation.

Our Core strategy & alignment with key legislations

At the heart of TONA's operation is a strategic connection. TONA's facilitation model ensures that permanent and temporary supportive housing communities facing food insecurity receive reliable and high-quality nutritional support. This collaborative approach is the foundation of our program's success.

Driven by California's Senate Bill 1383, TONA prioritizes the recovery of edible food. This crucial legislation guides our partnerships with food recovery organizations, ensuring a consistent flow of nutritious food to support the well-being of residents within supportive housing communities.

Furthermore, we recognize the importance of California's Senate Bill 1380 and its Housing First approach. By providing consistent access to nutritious food, TONA supports the foundational stability that this approach aims to achieve. Food security is a critical component of overall well-being, and our services directly contribute to creating a supportive environment for residents as they establish stable housing.

We are doing are part to achieve net-zero emissions by 2035 through a comprehensive sustainability strategy, focusing on reducing our carbon footprint across all operations and implementing environmentally conscious practices.

A Tree of New America Mobile-PopUp Food Pantry Event

A Tree of New America Community TableTop-PopUp Cooking Event

Our journey

Our mission

Our process

Our Core strategy & alignment with key legislations