Directory of Social Services in Nevada County
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/ Gold Country Community Services High Noon Senior Nutrition 841 Old Tunnel Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945 273-4961 Serves meals on site for seniors Monday-Friday for a suggested donation of $3.00. Meals on Wheels Program: Provides meals to home bound seniors 60 years and over- suggested donation $3.00. Also administers a fire wood program for very low-income seniors. Meals in the downtown Grass Valley area Grass Valley United Methodist Church 236 South Church Street, Grass Valley CA 95945 530-272-1946 Last Friday Supper Last Friday of month - Hours: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm St. Patrick’s Church 235 Chapel Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945 530-273-2347 Community Meal 4th Mondays of the month — 5 pm to 6 pm |
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 Hours: Monday-Thursday - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 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. |