This page shares Nevada County-specific information for food and work/community engagement access.
Dial 2-1-1 or Find Resources to explore additional options.
Local Food Resources
Below are free and low-cost food programs available throughout Nevada County.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | Community Meal
201 Nevada Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
Webpage | 530-265-8836
- Bi-weekly hot meals offered on alternating Tuesdays
- Indoor seating available
Gold Country Senior Services | Congregate Lunch Cafe
231 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Webpage | 530-273-4961
- Lunch served at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
- Indoor dining for older adults
- Closed on holidays and during unsafe travel conditions
- First-time participants must complete an intake form
Additional information:
- Adults 60+ may donate $4 per meal (suggested)
- Adults under 60 may attend as guests for $10
Sierra Roots | Meals and Clothing
300 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95945 (First Community Church)
Webpage | 530-751-3263
- Clothing offered every two weeks
- Lunch served Thursdays at 11:30am (winter only)
- Weekly access to clothing, socks, shoes
The Food Bank of Nevada County
The Food Bank of Nevada County offers fresh fruits, vegetables, pantry staples, and more. They may ask for basic information about you and your household.
They also offer an Alternative Food Resources document that lists other options not included in standard distributions.
Below is a list of food distribution sites.
Grass Valley
- 12289 Osborne Hill Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- 2nd and 4th Thursday from 10-1pm
North San Juan
- 18847 Oak Tree Rd, North San Juan, CA 95959
- 2nd Tuesday from 10-12pm
Washington
- 15406 Washington Rd, Washington, CA 95986
- 3rd and 5th Wednesday at 12pm
Truckee
- 12116 Chandelle Way, Suite D2, Truckee, CA 96161
- Every Tuesday from 4-5pm
Higgins
- 22559 W. Hacienda Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- 3rd Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm
Additional
- 12289 Osborne Hill Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- As needed, 10-12pm
Interfaith Food Ministry
Interfaith Food Ministry provides supplemental groceries, including baby formula and baby food when available, to low-income people and families. They may ask for basic information about you and your household.
Weekly Distributions
- 440 Henderson Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-1pm; every Saturday from 10am-1pm
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army offers a small emergency food pantry for people needing short-term food assistance.
- 10725 Alta Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Monday thru Thursday from 10am-3pm
San Juan Ridge PARTNERS Family Resource Center
The San Juan Ridge PARTNERS Family Resource Center (FRC) provides families in the San Juan Ridge area with a food pantry for use on an emergency basis.
- 18847 Oak Tree Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-3pm
Meals on Wheels | Nevada County
Webpage | 530-446-6853
- Weekly delivery on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- For older adults unable to cook or shop
- Suggested donation: $4 per meal
The Food Bank of Nevada County’s Home Delivery | FREED
Webpage | 530-477-3333
- For seniors and people with disabilities
- Offered by FREED Center for Independent Living
- Deliveries occur twice a month
Mom’s Meals
Webpage | No local primary phone
- Delivered meals for eligible Medi-Cal and Medicare Advantage participants
- Meals tailored to health needs
- Requires medical plan approval
Local Work Resources
Below are free and accessible programs available throughout Nevada County that may be considered qualifying activity for CalFresh work rules.
Connecting Point | Volunteer Hub
The Connecting Point Volunteer Hub serves as a community hub that connects Nevada County residents with volunteer opportunities in the community.
Webpage | 530-274-5601
- Online directory of volunteer opportunities
Alliance for Workforce Development
Alliance for Workforce Development offers services through the Nevada County Business and Career Network offices.
988 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Webpage | 530-265-7088
- Resource center with access to computers, a printer machine, job listings, staff assistance, and referral forms to specific programs
- Youth employment and on-the-job training
- Career guidance
- Unemployment assistance (computer help with EDD claims and contacts for EDD)
- Workshops for:
- Resumes
- Basic computer skills
- Job search
- Training assistance and assessment
CalFresh Key Information
What You Can Do
- Find out if you may be required to meet these new requirements to keep your CalFresh benefits, or whether you may be excused from them, by using the CalFresh Work and Community Engagement Requirements: Pre-Screening Tool.
- People who have to meet the work or community engagement requirements must participate in qualifying activity for up to 20 hours per week, or 80 hours averaged monthly.
- Call 2-1-1 if you need immediate community food resources.