The Grass Valley United Methodist Church provides the Last Friday Supper, a free dinner for those in need on the last Friday of most months from 5:30-6:30pm. If driving, go to the lot behind the United Methodist Church (access on S. School St).

Last Friday Supper (Dec will be 5th Friday on the 29th)
● 5:30-6:30 p.m.
● 1st Come, 1st Served
● Drive-thru or Walk-up
● Masks & distancing please

Grass Valley United Methodist Church
236 S. Church St, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Web pages

• Home - https://gv-umc.org/
• Last Friday Supper - https://gv-umc.org/last-friday-supper-2/

The Community Connection Center helps to ensuring that every Grass Valley School District student receives the support they need to succeed. By connecting families with essential resources and addressing barriers to success, we aim to help every student reach their full potential.

Services offered

• Food Pantry - Non-perishable items are available year-round, and fresh produce can be obtained weekly during the school year by appointment.
  
• Diapers - available in multiple sizes.
• Oral Hygiene Supplies - available for youth and adults.
• COVID-19 Supplies - Including tests, masks, and hand sanitizer.
• Technology Access - Free Wi-Fi and access to laptops.
  
• Referrals - Connections to Grass Valley and Nevada County services.
  
• Workshops and Support Groups - Weekly meetings, clubs, and support sessions.
• Therapy Services - Clinical counseling available.

Community Connection Center only serve families from the Grass Valley School District. However, Their workshops, classes, and events are open to the public.

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Food Bank of Nevada County Food Distributions

Grass Valley - Western Nevada County
2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 10am-1pm
Grass Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church
12889 Osborn Hill Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Higgins Corner - Grass Valley - Southern Nevada County
3rd Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:30pm
Sierra United Methodist Church (near Lake of the Pines)
22559 W. Hacienda Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95949

North San Juan
2nd Tuesday of each month from 10am-12pm
Oak Tree School
18847 Oak Tree Rd, North San Juan, CA 95959

Town of Washington
3rd Wednesday of each month at 12pm
Washington Fire Department
15406 Washington Rd, Washington, CA 95986

Truckee
Tuesday from 4pm-5pm
Sierra Community House
12116 Chandelle Way, Suite D2, Truckee, CA 96161
Call to confirm if weather or other factors might affect distributions. 775-545-4083

Income guidelines are posted under the USDA tab here.

Web pages

• Home - https://foodbankofnc.org/get-food-here
• Income Guidelines - https://foodbankofnc.org/usda-1

The Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program provides pregnant parents and families with young children free home visits that are tailored to the families' specific needs.

Nurses can meet families in the comfort of their own home or by phone to provide:

• Information about health, caring for your baby, breast/chest feeding, development, parenting, safety, family planning and more
• Links to local services for healthcare, housing, food, transportation, day care, etc.
• See web page for programs and details
  • Moving Beyond Depression - One-on-one Perinatal Depression Treatment for families in a home visiting program
  • Becoming Us - Four session class for to-be parents on
    building a strong relationship before baby arrives
  • Parent Meetup
  • Infant / Baby Feeding Support Group - Lactation support, baby weights and feeding questions
  • Nurse Home Visiting - Resource navigation, breastfeeding support, health assessments, parenting information

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/…

The Nevada County Diaper Project Program provides diapers to young, low-income families who struggle to provide diapers for their babies. Distributes diapers throughout Nevada County at various locations.

Conducts frequent diaper drives and fundraisers to help keep the supply of diapers sufficient to meet the output of several hundred diapers per week.

Diaper Distribution Sites

• Food Bank of Nevada County
• Interfaith Food Ministry
• LivingWell Medical Clinic
• PARTNERS Family Resource Centers in Penn Valley and San Juan Ridge
• Sierra Pines United Methodist Church

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountydiaperproject.org/

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Chapa-De provides Pregnancy Care at both Auburn and Grass Valley Health Centers.

In addition to regular appointments with your doctor, their Baby Luv Program helps women get the education and services needed for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.

Chapa-De's services include:

• Check-ups at Chapa-De once a month or more until your 34th week, where you would then start having weekly appointments at Chapa-De with OBGYNs from Camelia Women’s Health who can deliver your baby at Mercy San Juan Medical Center
• Tests to check your health and the health of your baby
• Classes and one-on-one information about pregnancy, child birth, baby care, and breastfeeding
• Referral to community agencies that can provide additional help and services
• Information about where to go for financial help, health insurance like Medi-Cal, or food programs like WIC or local food banks
• Help with cutting down or quitting smoking, drinking, or using drugs
• Help eating healthy foods while you are pregnant
• Counseling on p…

The Public Guardian responds to referrals from Adult Protective Services, local law enforcement agencies, and the Superior Court to investigate persons, usually elderly, who are unable to properly provide for their personal needs of physical health, food, clothing or shelter, who are at risk of undue influence by others, or whose property is subject to loss, injury, waste or mismanagement.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1334/Public-Guardian---Public-Conservator

The Nevada County Pets In Need Pet Food Assistance Program offers gift cards redeemable at Incredible Pets. It's open to low-income households, limited to a total of 4 pets. All pets must be spayed/neutered.

The gift cards are distributed on a quarterly basis.

To apply for this one-year pet food assistance program, you can pick up an application at the NCPIN Dollar Thrift Store, 434 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley on Tuesdays and Saturdays 11am-3pm or Wednesday through Friday 10am-4pm.

You can also request an application via Facebook messenger or email ncpetsinneed@gmail.com. Return the completed application any of these ways:

• to the thrift store (see hours and address above)
• mail to NCPIN 111 Bank St, #105, Grass Valley, 95945
• scan and email to ncpetsinneed@gmail.com

For any further questions, call 530-270-2065.

Emergency food assistance may at times be provided by Interfaith Food Ministry, 440 Henderson Ave, Grass Valley. Call ahead to see if any food is available. 530-27…

24-HOUR CRISIS LINE - 530-272-3467
Text - 530-290-6555
Chat - rc.chat/cbv
Business line - 530-272-2046

Community Beyond Violence offers a 24 hour crisis line which is available 365 days a year to victims in crisis from domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or dating violence, and for their friends or family members. Advocate/Counselors are available 24 hours a day for counseling and response to the hospital or law enforcement. Depending on circumstances, possible emergency transportation, food, and shelter may be available to those in crisis. All services are free, confidential and non-discriminatory.

Web pages

• Home - https://cbv.org/
• Services - https://www.cbv.org/our-services

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Community Beyond Violence provides many services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, and dating violence.

24-HOUR CRISIS LINE - 530-272-3467
Text - 530-290-6555
Chat - rc.chat/cbv
Business line - 530-272-2046

Services include:

• 24/7 crisis counseling
• Shelter and safe housing (pet friendly) for up to 90 days
• Support groups
• Food, clothing, and transportation
• Accompaniment and advocacy
• Legal services - CBV assists with preparation of Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and accompanies clients to court and mediation appointments. Accompanies victims through the court process and connects them with support systems such as the Nevada County Victim Witness.
• Referrals to additional services
• SART (exam following sexual assault, rape kit, etc) - ​SART stands for Sexual Assault Response Team
  
  

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Home - https://cbv.org/
• Services - https://www.cbv.org/our-services

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. R…