Community Resources
Food ResourcesInterfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County
440 Henderson Street, Grass Valley 95945 530-273-8132 Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 1pm Saturday 10am - 1pm (in partnership with United Way of Nevada County) Little Town of Washington - Fire Department 15406 Washington Road, Washington, 95986 1st Wednesday of month 12 pm (in partnership with Grass Valley Ladies Relief Society) Food Bank of Nevada County Office Address: 310 Railroad Ave., #200, Grass Valley CA 95945 530-272-3796 Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm For most recent Food Distribution schedule, visit their website: https://foodbankofnc.org/ Feeding the Foothills 55 School St, Colfax Hours: Last Tuesday of each month 10am-12pm 916-783-0481 (call for updates if raining) Penn Valley 7th Day Adventist 17645 Penn Valley Dr., Penn Valley First Thursday of the month (excludes January) 10am-12pm 530-432-2479 Colfax Food Train 454 Scholtz Ave, Colfax 3rd Sunday of the month from 1-3pm September-May Call for Food Distribution Information and requirements 530- 346-8844 Oak Tree Family Resource Center 18847 Oak Tree Rd, North San Juan Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-3:30, closed the 2nd Tuesday of the month 530-292-3174 Auburn Interfaith Food Closet 1788 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM to 2 PM, Wednesday 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on the last Saturday of the month, 10 AM to 2 PM 530-885-1921 Meals in the Grass Valley area Grass Valley United Methodist Church 236 S. Church St., Grass Valley Last Friday of the Month Meal: 5:30pm (June 26, July 31, Aug. 28, Sep. 25, Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 18) 530-272-1946 Sierra Roots First Community Church, 300 Main St., Nevada City Every Thursday: 11:30am-12:30pm 530-751-3263 Holy Trinity Community Meal: Holy Trinity Church, 201 High St., Nevada City Tuesdays: Approx 4pm-4:30pm (In summer approx 5pm) 530-265-8836 St. Patrick's Church meal 235 Chapel St., Grass Valley The 4th Monday of every Month: 5pm-6pm 530-273-2347 |
Social ServicesCalfresh – 1-877-847-3663
A county assistance program that provides a debit card for qualified individuals and families to purchase food. Social Security Administration 11855 Edgewood Road, Auburn, CA 95603 866-931-6087 Monday and Tuesday 9 – 3 p.m. Wednesday 9 – Noon Thursday-Friday 9 – 3 pm Nevada County Community Resource Directory (available 24 hours a day) Dial 211 or Internet at www.dial211.com Emergency Assistance Coalition (EAC) 877-847-0499 (Dial 211 / www.dial211.com) Emergency Transportation: May provide round trip bus passes for people in crisis; Emergency Food: May provide food vouchers in crisis situations; Emergency Lodging: Provides emergency lodging for CalWorks recipients in crisis. Salvation Army 10725 Alta Street, Grass Valley CA 95945 530-274-3500 Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Thursday - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Clothes Closet: Monday, Wednesday - 10:00am - 2:00pm Provides utility as well as homeless prevention rental assistance for qualified households. Administers the Booth Family Center which provides shelter and support services for homeless families. Hospitality House 1262 Sutton Way, Grass Valley CA 95945 530-271-7144 Check in from 4 to 5:30 pm daily Offers emergency overnight shelter, medical care, showers, laundry, clothing and job counseling. Community Beyond Violence (CBV) 960 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley Office hours: Mon – Fri — 9 am – 5 pm 530-272-2046 24 hour Crisis Line: 530-272-3467 Offers crisis counseling, assistance and support to victims of sexual assault and domestic assault 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Women of Worth Office: 224 Church Street, Nevada City PO Box 213, Cedar Ridge CA 95924 530-264-7337 or www.women-of-worth.org Assists domestic violence victims, sexual assault and human trafficking victims and families in crisis to increase self-reliance and improve quality of life by helping them rebuild their lives with dignity, hope and safety. Nevada County Department of Social and Child Services (DSS) – Public Assistance 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City CA 95959 530-265-1340 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm DSS offers several forms of public assistance including medical coverage, food stamps, cash assistance, housing, and resource referral. KARE Crisis Nursery PO Box 2080, Grass Valley CA 95945 530-265-0693 24 hour Crisis Line: 530-265-6520 KARE offers 24 hour emergency respite care for children from birth to six years of age while their parents receive help in order to resolve a stressful situation. PARTNERS Family Resource Centers of Nevada County 235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley - 273-4059 10862 Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley 432-1118 ext. 249 18847 Oak Tree Rd., North San Juan 292-3174 Our Family Resource Centers engage and partner with families, educators, and the community to better support children's development, create connections, and increase access to local resources. Women, Infants & Children (WIC) 471 Sutton Way, Suite 204, Grass Valley CA 95945 530-265-1454 Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am – 5 pm Some evening hours Serves low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk. Provides checks redeemable for nutritious food, nutrition counseling and referrals to health care and social services. Pacific Gas and Electric Company 127 East Main Street, Grass Valley CA 95945 Hours: Monday — Friday – 8 am – 5 pm Offers discounted electricity if low income qualified. AT&T/California Lifeline 1-77-664-7763 Offers discounted service for eligible customers. |
