Immediate Needs
Clean/Dry Grocery Bags
Did you know? We go through more than 3,000 bags per distribution—yep, that many!
Every bag you donate saves us money, which means food for our neighbors in need.
So, bring us your clean, reusable bags and let’s turn ‘bag clutter’ into community care!
Pop-Top/Easy Open Single Meals
- Peanut Butter
- Thick stews and soups
- Canned fruit
- Granola bars
- Oatmeal cups
- Applesauce/ fruit cups
Other Donation Options
Building Community - Changing Lives Campaign
The Building Community Campaign is about local businesses reaching out to support their local community. Give us a call to learn more!
Donations by Mail
Payable to: The Food Bank of Nevada County
Mailing Address:
310 Railroad Ave #100
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Charitable Giving
Want to donate an ongoing gift to the Food Bank of Nevada County? Click below to learn more.
Food Donations
We accept both fresh and nonperishable food at our warehouse 310 Railroad Ave STE 100, Grass Valley, CA or you can find a donation barrel at local grocery stores like SPD, Briarpatch, and Grocery Outlet.
For questions about donating food
please call (530)272-3796 for more information.
Small Farms and Home Gardens
Where you blessed with a bountiful harvest? Do you have a green thumb and want to make a difference in your community? Grow and donate your produce to the Food Bank of Nevada County and we will get it out to those in need!
Host a Food-Drive!
Food-Drives not only help to collect food for those in need but also bring awareness to the food insecurity issues we are facing as a community. You can make a big difference in the lives of many!
Donate your time!
Here at The Food Bank of Nevada County, we always encourage members of our community to help us give back. We have a variety of volunteering options suitable for all wanting to lend a helping hand. Click the button below for more information.
Grocery Stores
Holiday Market WOW Points
Holiday Market WOW Points
Holiday Market WOW Points
By shopping at Holiday Market as a member of their WOW program, you are eligible to earn points just by getting your groceries. Upon reaching 1,000 points, Holiday Market will donate $20 to a local non-profit.
SPD Community Card
Holiday Market WOW Points
Holiday Market WOW Points
Present your registered SPD Community Card at the checkout to track your qualifying purchases and contributions to your chosen organization(s).
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