Offers the Farm To School program that connects Nevada County schools and partner farms, serving the K-8 grade population in Western Nevada County with farm field trips, school produce stands, classroom visits by chefs and farmers, as well as monthly tastings of seasonal produce in over 200 classrooms.

Works in collaboration with Grass Valley School District Child Nutrition Services to support changes to the school meal program that enhance freshly made meals with locally and regionally grown fruits and vegetables. 

CalFresh is a food supplement program, formerly known as Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), that helps qualified individuals obtain nutritious food.

ELIGIBILITY 
Many CalFresh customers work and are considered low income. Others may be unable to work due to lack of work or inability to work; individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI and SSD), and Social Security are eligible for CalFresh. Individuals receiving or authorized to receive SSI/SSP (Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment) are eligible for CalFresh, provided all other eligibility criteria are met. 

Visit GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to your local county social service office.

APPLYING
To apply, an application can be completed online at https://benefitscal.com/ or in-person at the Nevada County Social Services office. Next, an interview will be conducted by an Eligibility worker wher… [read more]

The Emergency Relief Program exists to help non-residents stranded in Nevada County get back home. It can provide, as a loan, homeless motel vouchers, food vouchers, gas money, and bus fare.

Program info

• Must be non-residents passing through the area
• One time use only
• Must sign up with name and a copy of a photo ID is taken
• Records are kept on this program and the person that is using the program is supposed to reimburse the program when able

People must apply in person at one of the three Nevada County Department of Social Services locations (call to confirm hours):

• Brighton Greens, 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949, 530-265-1340 (same phone as for Rood Center)
• Eric Rood Government Center, 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA 95959, 530-265-1340 (same phone as for Brighton Greens)
• Nevada County Joseph Center, 10075 Levon Ave, Truckee, CA 96161, 530-582-7803

2023 CalFresh Market Money (also known as Market Match) runs June 3 - Nov 18, 2023

Spend CalFresh dollars at Western Nevada County Farmers Markets and receive up to a $15 match per market every week. Come to the Farmers Market booth, show EBT card and photo ID (must be a Nevada County resident), then Market Match tokens will be given to match EBT purchases (up to $15). Tokens can be used to buy food at participating farm stands. Market Match will be available at the TUESDAY and SATURDAY and markets. See times and locations below. Details different for Truckee market - see below.

Market Money can be used June 3 - Nov 18, 2023. Dates below are for the entire farmers market summer and fall season.

2023 Farmers Markets offering this program:

TUESDAY MARKET
Grass Valley – Pine Creek Shopping Center, near Jamba Juice, 650 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949
May 2 – September 12, 9am-1pm

SATURDAY MARKET
Grass Valley - Pine Creek Shopping Center – JCPenney parking lot, 732 F… [read more]

If you suspect fraud with CalFresh (Food Stamps/EBT), Medi-Cal Coverage, General Assistance, CalWORKs, or any other County of Nevada Social Services program, call 530-265-1792 or email dss@nevadacountyca.gov
 

Sierra Harvest promotes nutrition education, food security, and community involvement in growing, harvesting, eating and celebrating fresh food at the Food Love Project educational farm. Hosts experiential field trips, service projects, U-pick vegetables, workdays for community organizations, and summer camps.

Engages students in cultivating and tending plants. Serves as an outdoor classroom to teach science, math, literacy, and social skills through gardening and culinary activities. Builds on each student's knowledge base from year to year, culminating in a generation fully equipped to envision and create an equitable, local, sustainable food system from seed to plate. 

The Environmental Health Department of the Nevada County Community Development Agency is responsible for programs focused on environmental protection and public health in Nevada County. These programs regulate food preparation in restaurants, installation of wells and septic systems, handling hazardous materials and other topics related to consumer protection. https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/1470/Environmental-Health

For food poisoning complaints please be prepared to provide a three day food history if possible.

From time to time there are giveaways of mosquito fish. Mosquito fish can consume large quantities of insect larvae in your pond or other standing bodies of water. By reducing the mosquito population, you can reduce your risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases including the West Nile Virus. These fish are not native, they are invasive species. These fish are only meant for closed/stagnant ponds. They should not be placed into ponds that can… [read more]

The Nevada City Farmers Market offers locally grown and produced products from farmers, artisans, food vendors, and makers.

Contact: Market Manager, manager@ncfarmersmarket.org, 530-277-9960

2023 Summer Market
Every Saturday 8:30am-1pm
April 15-December 16
Location: Downtown Nevada City on Union Street between Broad Street and Commercial Street

2023 Winter Market
Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Jan 14-April 8
Location: 505 Main Street, Nevada City, SAEL School Auditorium

2023 CalFresh Market Money (also known as Market Match) runs June 3 - Nov 18, 2023
Dates above are for the entire farmers market season.
Spend CalFresh dollars at Western Nevada County Farmers Markets and receive up to a $15 match per market every week. Come to the Farmers Market booth, show EBT card and photo ID (must be a Nevada County resident), then Market Match tokens will be given to match EBT purchases (up to $15). Tokens can be used to buy food at participating farm stands.

EBT customers can continue to redeem their … [read more]

This Sierra Harvest program helps glean extra produce and fruit from home orchards and farms. Produce is then donated to Interfaith Food Ministry which serves and distributes to more than 8,000 clients with 25% children and 25% seniors.

Online directory of Nevada County farms. Can search by farm, products, and where to buy. https://sierraharvest.org/food-and-farm-directory/