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Good sources of vit c, aside from those we ordinarily think of are tea made from white pine needles and rose hip tea. Both these can be scavanged if you live in an area where they grow. Other types of pine are toxic tho! You can download apps to identify trees.

Roses are known by all I hope. Hips are the fruit ball formed at the end of the stem below the flower/sepals. Hips on bushes may not be widely available this time of year but I know a few places where they've gone wild and last year's hips may be still hanging on the bushes. Not sure of the C content in an overwintered hip but the flavor would have the tart flavor if C is present. Plus, pretty sure teas with rose hips are still plentiful.

Also look for teas with hibiscus as a top ingredient. Very high in C as well. Many peppers also have a high vit C content. A quick online search would give info on the content in specific peppers. I overwinter pepper trees and harvest year round.