Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief program provides hunger relief services through weekly food distributions and other community-based food access supports.

Services are available in English and Spanish.

Services include:

• Weekly food distributions in Truckee, Kings Beach, and Incline Village
• Emergency and cooking-compromised food boxes available at three local partner locations
• Application assistance for CalFresh benefits

Food distribution schedule:

• Community Pantry: Tue 12-6pm at 12116 Chandelle Way Unit 2D, Truckee
• Walk-Up Distribution: Wed 3-4:30pm at 265 Bear St, Kings Beach
• Drive-Through Distribution: Thu 2-3:30pm at 341 Village Blvd, Incline Village

Emergency & cooking-compromised food boxes available at:

• Nevada County Social Services: 10075 Levon Ave, Truckee | 530-582-7803 | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• Placer County Social Services: 5225 North Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay | 530-546-1900 | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
• St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church: 341 Village Blvd, Incline Village | 775-831-1418 | Call ahead…

The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District provides free meals for students through its Food & Nutrition Services.

Services include:

• Free meals for all students
• Organic, vegetarian, gluten-free, whole grain, and scratch-made meal options
• Public menus posted online

Web pages

• Home - https://www.ttusd.org/
• Food & Nutrition Services -https://www.ttusd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition-services

Sierra Senior Services provides meal delivery (Tue-Fri) and daily wellness checks in Placer, Nevada and Washoe counties. Allows seniors to remain independent and at home for as long as possible by providing community safety net for the most frail and vulnerable segment of the population. Call to see if you qualify: 530-550-7600

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierraseniors.org
• Monthly Menu Calendar - https://www.sierraseniors.org/meal-delivery

The Placer County Department of Human Services provides information on how to replace food that was lost or damaged in a qualifying emergency using CalFresh.

A form must be submitted within 10 days of the end of an event, such as a power outage. Sometimes counties extend the deadline beyond 10 days.

To Apply for Replacement Benefits

Complete and submit Replacement or Disaster Supplement Affidavit (CF 303) to apply for CalFresh replacement benefits after disaster.

• In Person | People can visit an in-person office for service.
• Online | BenefitsCal.com

Forms

Fax the completed form to 530-265-9860.

• English CF 303 form
• Spanish CF 303 form

Locations

• Auburn | Human Services Office
  • 11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
  • 888-385-5160
• Rocklin | Human Services Office
  • 1000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 220, Rocklin, CA 95765
  • 888-385-5160
• North Lake Tahoe | Human Services Office
  • 5225 N Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
  • 888-385-5160

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2096/Human-Services
• Benefits Replacement Forms -
  • Engl…

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries.

CalFresh provides people with electronic “debit” cards (known as EBT) which they can use to buy most foods at many grocery stores, farmers markets, and some corner markets/gas stations.

Applying for CalFresh

• Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD)
• CalFresh is a low income program; the gross income limit is 200% of the Federal Poverty Line
  • That said, CalFresh program rules are complex; some income is not countable, and some individuals with income below 200% FPL may not qualify for CalFresh

ebtEDGE

• The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools
• It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser

Additional notes:

Several Nev…

The Nevada County Department of Social Services provides information on how to replace food that was lost or damaged in a qualifying emergency using CalFresh.

A form must be submitted within 10 days of the end of an event, such as a power outage. Sometimes counties extend the deadline beyond 10 days.

To Apply for Replacement Benefits

Complete and submit Replacement or Disaster Supplement Affidavit (CF 303) to apply for CalFresh replacement benefits after disaster.

• In Person | Nevada County Department of Social Services suggests that people come in person to a DSS office for most efficient service.
• Online | BenefitsCal.com

Forms

Fax the completed form to 530-265-9860.

• English CF 303 form
• Spanish CF 303 form

Locations

• Grass Valley | Brighton Greens
  • 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
  • 530-265-1340
• Nevada City | Eric Rood Administrative Center
  • 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 120, Nevada City, CA 95959
  • 530-265-1340
• Truckee | Nevada Cou…

The Nevada County Public Health Department provides the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program, which supports pregnant people, new parents, and children under age 5 with nutrition education and healthy food benefits.

Services include:

• Nutrition education and counseling
• Breastfeeding support and resources
• Health referrals to services such as prenatal care and immunizations
• Monthly benefits for healthy foods, accessed via a benefits card
• Enrollment support for fathers, foster parents, legal guardians, and grandparents caring for eligible children

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3962/Public-Health 
• WIC Program - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/867/Women-Infants-Children-Program

Placer County Public Health provides the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which helps eligible families eat well, stay healthy, and access essential support during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood.

Services include:

• Monthly WIC benefits card to buy healthy foods like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, beans, fruits, vegetables, and peanut butter
• Nutrition and health education
• Breastfeeding support, supplies, and education
• Referrals to healthcare and other community services

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2863/Public-Health 
• Placer County - WIC Information - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2918/Women-Infants-Children-WIC
• Placer County - WIC: Apply for Services - https://www.placer.ca.gov/FormCenter/Health-Human-Services-Public-Health-24/County-of-Placer-Health-and-Human-Servic-181

The Nevada County Department of Social Services provides drop-in benefits information and application assistance.

They help people in enrolling in or renewing benefits programs like:

• Cash Assistance | CalWORKs & more
• Food Assistance | CalFresh
• Healthcare | Medi-Cal
• Housing
• In-Home Supportive Services
• Veterans Services

Drop-In Days and Locations

• Grass Valley Library
  • 207 Mill St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
  • 530-273-4117
  • First Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
• Madelyn Helling Library
  • 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959
  • 530-265-7050
• First Wednesdays, 10am-12pm

Additional notes:

These are drop-in services and no appointment is necessary.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/879/Social-Services
• Drop-in Services Information - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=7270

Meals on Wheels provides qualified home-bound seniors in Nevada county with nutritious lunches.

Services include:

• Meals delivered directly to the homes of clients
• Monthly menus and varied dishes
• Pet food deliveries (if the client is enrolled in the Pet Food Pantry program)

Additional notes:

Delivery takes place on Tuesdays & Thursdays, with no deliveries on weekends, major holidays, or when roads are unsafe to travel.

Gold Country Senior Services oversees the Meals on Wheels program in Western Nevada County.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/meals-on-wheels/
• Gold Country Senior Services - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/