Hunger Relief Program - https://sierracommunityhouse.org/our-services/hunger-relief/

The Hunger Relief Program, formerly Project MANA, is a food pantry that provides hunger relief services through weekly food distributions and other community food programs. All services are free and available in English and Spanish.

Sierra Community House Food Distributions

• Drive-Through Food Distribution takes place every Tuesday from 4-5pm at theTruckee Warehouse - 12116 Chandelle Way Unit 2D, Truckee, CA 96161
• Walk-Up Food distribution takes place every Wednesday from 3-4:30pm at the Kings Beach Office – 265 Bear St, Kings Beach, CA 96143
• Drive-Through Food Distribution takes place every Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church – 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village NV 89451
• We will be following CDC, Placer County, Nevada County, and Washoe County COVID-19 public health and safety recommendations.
• All are welcome, services a…

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Tahoe Truckee Unified School District provides free meals for students through its Food & Nutrition Services.  Go to www.ttusd.org/food to see when and where food is available.

Free meals
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) is providing free "Grab and Go" meals for all children and young adults with disabilities (age 24 and younger). Each Wednesday or Thursday, seven days of meals will be offered including 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, fresh fruits, vegetables, and milk. (All items will be provided as vendor's supplies are available, weather and emergencies permit.) See locations and schedule online at www.ttusd.org/food.

Meals will be distributed until June 30, 2022.

Free meals are for

1. Any child, aged 18 and younger
2. Any young adult with developmental disabilities aged 24 and younger

Participants do not need to be enrolled in a TTUSD school site. Parents or students may pick up meals from any location.


SCHOOL CONTACTS

Alder Creek Middle School
10931 Alde… [read more]

Provides non-perishiable food pantry and financial assistance to people in need.  M-Th 9-3pm.  

Websites:

• Main Website - https://www.sbctruckee.com/

Provides meal delivery 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.

Webpages:

• Sierra Senior Services - https://www.sierraseniors.org
• Monthly menu calendar - https://www.sierraseniors.org/meal-delivery

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]

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]

Offers a nutrition, breastfeeding and health education program that helps pregnant women, mothers with new babies, and young children, under age 5 years, eat well and stay healthy. Families receive checks to purchase nutritious foods at grocery stores. Legal guardians such as fathers, foster parents, and grandparents can receive checks on behalf of children. 

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) is a Supplemental Nutrition Program which helps families eat well, be active and stay healthy.

WIC helps families by providing:

• Checks - WIC provides special checks for healthy foods for each participant on the program.  These checks can be used at authorized WIC vendors/grocers to buy specific types and quantities of food. To view a complete WIC shopping guide, click the button to the right.
• Nutrition Information - WIC provides information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy.
• Breastfeeding Support - WIC provides new and expecting moms with information and resources to get them ready to feed their new babies.
• Referrals - WIC can help you and your family find a healthcare provider and medical home and provide referrals to other social services such as Medi-Cal, CalWorks, CalFresh and more depending on your individual needs.
• WIC Card - WIC provides healthy foods such as fruits, vegeta…

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DEACON'S FOOD PANTRY
One of the outreach ministries of The Village Church is the Food Closet. It has served the community for over three decades. Gifts of food each month, donations through Village Market, and other financial donations support this program.

Our Food Pantry ministry provides a three-day emergency food supply on Fridays at 3:00 pm.

Many of our guests come regularly; some come less frequently.

All are treated with respect. We don't judge, we just feed. If you would like to serve others in the area, please call the church office.