Each year the Community Support Network collaborates on the Halloween Book Giveaway youth literacy event with a number of other local organizations.

Halloween 2021 Book Giveaway - Drive Up event
WHAT: Spooky Booky Giveaway for ages 0-18 while supplies last
WHEN: Friday, October 29, 2021 from 3-5pm
WHERE: Drive-Thru at the Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959
SAFETY: This event will follow all relevant COVID-19 protocols and guidance.
INFO: csnnc.org
SPONSORS INCLUDE: Community Support Network of Nevada County, First 5 Nevada County, Nevada County Community Library, Nevada County Public Health

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources. Ready to Grow resources are those that support the well-being of children ages 0-5.

2022 winter holiday resources information for Western Nevada County is below. Also attached to this resource are PDF files in English and Spanish.

Thanksgiving is Thu, Nov 24, 2022
Winter Solstice is Wed, Dec 21, 2022
Christmas is Sun, Dec 25, 2022

• Food & meals – food distributions and how to donate
  • Food Bank of Nevada County
  • Interfaith Food Ministry
  • Sierra Roots Thanksgiving Meal
• Toys – how to donate and how to apply to receive toys
  • The Salvation Army Angel Tree program - how to apply
  • Child Welfare Services Giving Tree donation program
  • Toys for Tots donation program
• How to donate to or request needed items from United Way Project Warmth

FOOD & MEALS
FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY, 530-272-3796, https://foodbankofnc.org/
 
2022 NOVEMBER
Find the Food Bank of Nevada County distribution calendar here: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/b70adb7a-5f5e-4f0d-ae5b-aa7b2ed4566d/Full%20Page%20Calendar%20July-Dec%2022%20(1).pdf. Schedule changes because of Thanksgiving… [read more]

2021
VOLUNTEER & DONATION INFO

To volunteer:

• Connecting Point Volunteer Hub - https://volunteerhub.connectingpoint.org/

To donate to food distributions:

• Food Bank of Nevada County - 530-272-3796
  • https://foodbankofnc.org/donate
• Interfaith Food Ministry - 530-273-8132
  • https://www.interfaithfoodministry.org/

TO DONATE TO TOY DRIVES:

• https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/brighten-the-holidays/
• Toys for Tots donation boxes - find locations here: https://www.mcl885.org/mclt4tots.html
• Child Welfare Services giving tree program - see info below

CHILD WELFARE SERVICES – Giving Tree toy donation program
Nevada County ​Child Welfare Services (CWS) distributes their annual "Giving Trees" to different community locations the week of Thanksgiving. Every December CWS works with community partners to collect donated presents for children served by CWS, including those in foster care in Nevada County. This annual tradition brings joy to children during the holiday season … [read more]

Coordinates the CHP Annual Toy Drive for Christmas in collaboration with the Grass Valley Salvation Army. Accepts new, unwrapped toys and then distributes the toys through the Salvation Army.

HOW FAMILIES IN NEED CAN APPLY FOR TOYS
If your family is in need of toys, apply online at: www.saangeltree.org from October 19-November 15, 2020 until our limit is met. If family does not have internet access, The Salvation Army will take applications in person on Wednesdays at the Grass Valley office (10725 Alta Street) from 10am to 1pm. Applicants must have an appointment. Call 530-274-3500.

Upload (or bring if applying in person) the following documents:

• Identification (Government issued Photo ID, Birth Certificate, or Passport to services) for the applicant.
• Two letters for proof of Address (Utility Bill or bank statement or rental agreement with your name and address).
• Proof of Income (Check Stubs, SSA Letter, Welfare, Child support, Passport to Services) for each househol…

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Toys for The Salvation Army distribution are typically provided by the Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots collection/donation program and the California Highway Patrol's CHiPs for Kids collection/donation program.

THE SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas toys and other gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Once a child has been registered and accepted as an Angel their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in your community who purchase gifts of new clothing and toys. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their family Christmas tree.

If a family is in need of toys, they need to apply online at: www.saangeltree.org by December 10, 2021 or until our limit is met. If family does not have internet access, The Salvation Army will take applications in person on Mon-Fri from 9am -2pm at the Grass Valley office (10725 Alta Street). Applicants must have an appointmen… [read more]

2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2022 Holiday Season.

Holidays:

• Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 24, 2022
• Christmas Eve is Saturday, Dec 24, 2022
• Christmas is Sunday, Dec 25, 2021

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A list of 2022 holiday resources for Placer County is available as an attachment to this resource.

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services.

Services include:

• Church and Spiritual care
• Food pantry
• Housing and utility assistance
• Emergency Disaster services
• Youth programs and Summer camps
• Women’s and Men’s programs
• Senior services
• Intermittent Adult and Family Case Management
• Rehabilitation Services Referrals 

Auburn Social Service Office Hours

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Food Pantry
• Monday-Friday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Homeless ready-made lunch bags ready all week
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Appointment only. Appointments are scheduled by Karina

PLEASE NOTE; You must call before bringing in non-food donations to ensure we can take them (PLEASE do not leave non-food donations if no one is here).

Destiny Community Center is a place for families and individuals to learn, grow, and heal. Our mission is to empower families & unite communities.

Services:

• Art and family classes
• Education
• Mental Health workshops
• School outreach
  • School Field Trips
  • After-school clubs
    • A free kids program at local schools promoting creativity, fitness, science, and math through interactive sessions.
  • ​On-Campus Tutoring
    • Homework assistance
    • Free educational assistance at Destiny Community Center
• Foster Care Initiative
  • Monthly Foster Family Nights provide activities for kids, connection and mentorship for teens, and training and encouragement for parents and caregivers – free to foster and adopted families
  • Families looking to foster or adopt are invited to our quarterly Q/A nights where panels of foster/adopt families and agencies are available to answer questions in addition to walking through the licensing process together
  • Contac…

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The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services. Some services may not be available at all times due to funding issues, so call to check on current status.

Services include:

• Food 
  • Food boxes with free bread, fresh produce (when available) and canned goods once per month
  • Food is also available in the lobby once per week
  • Emergency food pantry
• Community meals
• Emergency utility assistance (the City of Roseville)
• Rent assistance - rent and deposit
  • For more information on rent and utility assistance from the Roseville Corps, call 916-784-3382
• Aid to correctional service families
• Holiday programs
  • Toys at Christmas
• Disaster services
  • Emergency preparedness
  • An immediate emergency response including food, water, shelter
  • Getting in touch with loved ones
  • Long-term disaster recovery
  • Spiritual and emotional care
• Spiritual guidance and counseling
  • Bible study
• Youth development and recreational programs
  • Homework as…

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