How To Receive Food

2025 Food Distribution Calendar

Welcome to Interfaith Food Ministry! 
IFM provides wholesome, supplemental groceries to Nevada County residents facing food insecurity and is run by volunteers and the community. Food is donated by local grocery stores and purchased with funds from individuals, businesses, organizations, and grants.
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How to Become a Client
  1. Bring a photo ID.
  2. Show proof of residency (rental agreement, mortgage, or current utility bill, etc). If you don’t have a residence, you’re still eligible, just let us know at check-in.
  3. Agree to our Good Neighbor Requirements.
Your personal information is always kept private and secure.

Each individual or family may receive food once EVERY OTHER week. This means a family can visit any day they choose, M, W, F, or Sa and that counts as their visit for the week. Then they must skip one week of M, W, F, or Sa Distribution Days, and then they can return on any day the following week.

Reservation System and Distribution Information:
IFM Distributions are Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-1pm
Starting July 1, 2024, reservations are required on Mon, Wed & Fri from 10–11 AM.
Make your reservation online here or call 530-273-8132.
No reservations needed:
  • Mon, Wed, Fri 11 AM–1 PM
  • Sat 10 AM–1 PM
    These times remain first come, first served.
Why reserve?
Enjoy shorter wait times (15–25 min vs. 45–60+) and the same food choices.
Important:
  • Arrive no more than 15 minutes early.
  • Follow traffic volunteers and signage.
  • Missed reservations without canceling = 1-month suspension from the system. ​​

Good Neighbor Requirements

We’re grateful to share food and community at IFM. Please help us keep this a welcoming place for all by following these guidelines: 
  • Treat all people kindly and respectfully, no harsh language or rude behavior under any circumstances. 
  • Stay in the drive through line and be patient. The volunteers inside are busy packing your order.
  • Place garbage in trash receptacles.
  • DO NOT block the street entrances. Please do not park or loiter in front of  Beam Easy Living Center. Follow the traffic controller's directions.
  • Please do not arrive before 9:30am
  • No smoking anywhere on the IFM premises or in the parking lot.
You must agree to abide by the IFM Good Neighbor Requirements or risk being asked to leave. 
You may visit us for food ONCE EVERY OTHER week. 

2025 Food Distribution Calendar