THANKSGIVING RESOURCES - WESTERN NEVADA COUNTY

HOLIDAY RESOURCES


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2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Thanksgiving is Wednesday, November 27th, 2025

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➢ Sierra Roots | Holiday Meal Service

  • What? Sierra Roots provides a weekly hot lunch every Thursday at the Community Church in Nevada City for people experiencing homelessness. The service on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving) and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas) will include a full holiday meal served at the regular time.
  • When? Thursdays at 11:30am (doors open at 10:30am)
    • Holiday meals served on:
      • Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025
      • Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025
  • Where? Community Church, 300 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959

Eligibility:

  • Open to people experiencing homelessness
  • Walk-in only; sign-in with name requested
  • No ID required; respectful behavior expected
  • Leashed dogs allowed
  • Children are not allowed at this service


➢ Interfaith Food Ministry | Thanksgiving Food Distribution

  • What? Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) is distributing holiday food to Nevada County residents in need during Thanksgiving week. Food options vary by household size and availability. A reservation system is used to support planning and limit waste.
  • Holiday food includes:
    • Small households (1-2 people): Premade frozen Thanksgiving meals (while supplies last)
    • Larger households (3+ people): Whole frozen turkeys (14-16 lbs, while supplies last)
    • Side items: Limited variety available
  • When? Distributions are held on the following dates:
    • Friday, November 21, 2025
    • Saturday, November 22, 2025
    • Monday, November 24, 2025
    • Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (Final Day)
  • Where? Interfaith Food Ministry, 440 Henderson Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Eligibility:

To be eligible for this service, a household must:

  • Reside in Nevada County
  • Be experiencing food insecurity

Additional notes:

  • Reservation required; no-shows may result in a 1-month service pause
  • Do not request a turkey from IFM if already received from the Food Bank of Nevada County
  • IFM will be closed November 28-29th and will reopen December 1st


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