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The Food Bank of Nevada County, CA is a non-profit food assistance agency providing food distribution and nutrition education to hungry individuals and families. Help fight hunger by donating or volunteering.

The Face of Hunger

In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for 1 in 6 Americans, hunger is a reality. Many people believe that the problems associated with hunger are confined to small pockets of society, certain areas of the country, or certain neighborhoods, but the reality is much different.

Right now, millions of Americans are struggling with hunger. We all know and are in contact with people affected by hunger, even though we might not be aware of it.

These are often hard-working adults, children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to go without food for several meals, or even days. Most of us simply have no idea. It's time to educate ourselves about America's hunger problem.

What We Do

We obtain and provide donated, surplus, and purchased food to people in need in Nevada County.

In 2009, we distributed nutritious food to low-income individuals and families in Nevada County.

We provide food efficiently through our Food Bank Programs and by collaborating with a network of partner agencies.

We rely on the generous support of our community volunteers. In 2009, volunteers contributed nearly 5,000 hours of service.

Who We Serve

In 2009, we served an average of 1,470 individuals each month. The average has increased to 1,600 clients per month in 2010; a 9% increase, and the numbers are still rising. The people we serve are low-income individuals, low-income families with children, and seniors.

Food Bank Programs

The Food Bank of Nevada County operates direct-service programs for homebound individuals and seniors, low-income families with children, and individuals:

• Monthly Distributions through the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), provide monthly food assistance to low-income individuals and families with children.
• Emergency Food Distribution provides emergency food to clients in dire need of food to get by on a short-term basis.
• Outreach provides food assistance to homebound individuals.
• Project H.O.P.E. provides school snacks and summer lunches to children from low-income families. (back to top)

530-272-3796   530-272-7085 fax   foodbanknc@att.net   Warehouse: 8 am–2 pm   Office: 8:30 am–3 pm

Physical Address: 12048 Charles Dr. #9, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Mailing Address:578 Sutton Way #187, Grass Valley, CA 95945

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