The Salt Mine offers emergency services to the city of Lincoln and Sheridan residents only. Their main charitable activity is the food closet, presently offering emergency food to over one thousand needy families in the area each month.

In addition, they help with emergency clothing, household items, and transportation. Other emergency needs are met on an ’as available basis’ or by referral such as bathing and laundry facilities to name a few.

All items sold in these thrift shops are donated by local supporters.

The Salt Mine offers emergency and hot lunches Tue-Fri, 9am-12pm and Sat 12pm-1pm

Web pages

• Home - http://thesaltmine.org/
• Food Closet - https://www.thesaltmine.org/foodcloset

Interfaith Food Ministry, in a partnership with SpeeDee Carts, offers food home delivery to eligible people. Qualifying clients include seniors, people with disabilities, people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation, and individuals who only sometimes have access to transportation.

When? Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th week of the month

For information and eligibility screening, call Interfaith Food Ministry at 530-273-8132.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.interfaithfoodministry.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.

Sierra College provides free public bus transportation for current Sierra College students.

Sierra College students can ride local and regional transit services at no cost by showing a valid student ID. This program is available through partnerships with multiple transit agencies serving the college's campuses.

Services include:

• Free rides on Roseville Transit, Placer County Transit, Auburn Transit, Nevada County Connects, and Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART)
• Guidance on bus routes, real-time tracking, and how to ride
• Downloadable campus bus stop maps and contact details for each transit provider

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierracollege.edu/visit-sierra-college/bus-services

The Home Free program reunites youth with their family or legal guardian or helps them get to an alternative living arrangement (ALA), such as a community-based transitional living program, through a free bus ticket. Home Free works in collaboration with youth, parents and guardians, law enforcement, anti-trafficking organizations, social service, health care providers, and others to ensure youth who are victims of labor and sex trafficking benefit from reuniting with caring adults or getting an alternative living program.

Eligibility & Restrictions

Youth must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and self-identify as homeless, a runaway, or a victim of human trafficking. Youths must agree to complete the necessary steps to obtain a ticket through the Home Free program.

• Youth under age 18 can only return to a parent or legal guardian, which may include a non-custodial parent, sibling age 21 or older, or an extended family member, such as an aunt or uncle.
• For youth ages 18 to 21, options…

The Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) provides free services for people stuck on freeways.

It's a joint program provided by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the local transportation agency. The FSP program is a free service of privately owned tow trucks that patrol designated routes on congested urban California freeways.

If you get stuck on the freeway because your automobile stops running, FSP can help. For example, FSP will:

• Offer you a gallon of gas, if you run out.
• "Jump start" your car if the battery is dead.
• Refill your radiator and tape hoses.
• Even change a flat tire.

Note: The FSP program...

• Cannot tow your vehicle to a private repair service or residence.
• Does not recommend tow service companies, repair, or body shops.
• Does not tow motorcycles.
• Does not assist vehicles that have been involved in accidents, unless directed by CHP.
• Does report any accident to the CHP.

If FSP cannot get your car going, it will be towed free …

GOGO Grandparent offers a way for seniors to order rides for groceries, prescription medications, meals, home chores and more with a simple phone call.

Services provided

• Rides
• Arrange reliable rides for seniors, 24/7. Speak to an operator or use their menu. pickups can happen within 15 minutes, or you can schedule rides for seniors in advance.
• Groceries
• Help with ordering groceries, vitamins, household supplies without an app, delivered conveniently to your door.
• Meals
• Order meals from local restaurants. They help you order gourmet meals, takeout, and food that meets your dietary needs and preferences.
• Prescriptions
• Transportation services for seniors can help you get your prescription medication delivered from your local pharmacy right to your door. Call for same-day delivery.
• Home Services
• Get connected to helpful home services. You can request any service. Landscaping, dog walking, ect. …

A guide to 3-digit N11 phone numbers is located here.

• 211 - Community information and referral services. 211 service is provided by local community-based or government organizations that are authorized by the CPUC to use the 211 code to provide information and referrals to health and human services.
• 311 - Non-emergency governmental services. 311 service is administered by municipal governments.
• 411 - Local Directory Assistance. 411 directory assistance is provided by individual telecommunications service providers or independent providers.
• 511 - Traffic and Transportation information. The California Highway Patrol, California Department of Transportation, and local transportation agencies oversee 511 operations.
• 611 - General Customer Service. 611 service is provided by individual telecommunications service providers.
• 711 - Telecommunications Relay Service for the speech and hearing impaired. In California, 711 Relay service is provided through Hamilton Relay.
• 811 - Call-before-you-dig phone…

Home Instead provides non-medical companionship and non-medical home care services for seniors.

• Personal Care Services - Assistance with bathing, grooming and dressing which promotes independence, keeps vital routines in place and helps people age in place with dignity.
• Enhanced Care Services - When tasks like medication reminders, glucose checks or wound care start to feel overwhelming, get personalized attention from the professionals to stay healthy.
• Meal Prep & Home Helper - Nutritious meals and a tidy space make for a comfortable home life.
• Companionship - All of us crave connection. Not only does a chat or laugh with our Care Pros bring conversation and a friend to work puzzles or play cards, it can help stave off feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• End-of-Life Care - Everyone deserves the peace that comes from having a professional see to the family’s comfort so everyone can focus on making the most of precious time together.
• Transportation - Safe transportation services keep t…

Hospitality House offers a year-round, temporary, overnight emergency shelter for homeless residents of Western Nevada County who have lived in the county for 45 days or more. ID not required.

Services available to those who are staying at the shelter include:

• Emergency shelter
• Food
• Clothing
• Showers
• Laundry
• Job training
• Customized case management
• Mental health counseling
• Enrichment classes
• Transportation
• Housing assistance

Intakes

• 7 days a week (based on availability)

Animals

• Hospitality House accepts approved pets. Contact Hospitality House or ask a 211 call agent for details of the pet policy.
  
  

Web pages

• Home - www.hhshelter.org

NOTE: 211 gets inquiries about the apartments behind Safeway. Brunswick Commons is the apartment complex on Old Tunnel Rd behind the Safeway, etc in Grass Valley. Members of the general public cannot apply for units because the complex is entirely devoted to people who are clients of Hospitality House, Turning Point, or Nevada County Behavioral Health. Peopl…

• Personal Care
• Respite Care
• Special Needs Care
• Companion Care
• Meal Prep
• Transportation
• Errands
• Light Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Toileting 
• Peri-Care
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Bed-bound Care
• Dementia Care 
• and more 

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyhc.com/