United Way of Nevada County allocates donated funds from annual fundraising campaign to qualified Nevada County non-profit human service organizations; forwards donor designated funds to non-profit health and human service organizations; collaborates with local government, education, local businesses and humans service organizations.

Programs include:

• ​Farm and Field Workers Relief (FFWR) Program - a one-time payment of $600 to Farm, Field and Livestock workers who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to COVID-19.  https://uwnc.org/farmworkers-program
• MED-Project - program to help dispose of expired or unwanted medication, inhalers, and sharps. They are now able to provide pre-paid envelopes and sharps containers to anyone in need. Please come by our office to pick up envelopes or containers.  Please note that this is NOT a medication drop-off- They do not take your items, but provide you with a safe, free option to dispose of your medical leftovers. https://uwnc.org/med-project
• Food Access Saturday - Free food distribution every Saturday at 440 Henderson Street, Grass Valley (10 AM - 12 PM).  https://uwnc.org/food-access-saturday-1
• School Food Pantry - Access to healthy food beyond the school day and empower them to care for themselves, their families, and their future.  https://uwnc.org/school-food-pantry-1https://uwnc.org/school-food-pantry-1
• Project Warmth - Winter clothing giveaway at their Shopping Sprees.  https://uwnc.org/project-warmth-1
• A Healthier Nevada County - Medical, Dental and Vision services.  https://uwnc.org/a-healthier-nevada-county
• A Day of Action - Annual day of community action, volunteers are organized to help nonprofits with projects needed to help them do their important work in our community.  https://uwnc.org/day-of-action-1