GV Briar Patch, December's Donate at the register goes to Food Bank of Nevada County!
Art Works Gallery Annual Fundraiser
November 9 - December 14
Win art donated by the members of Art Works in the Annual Fundraiser.
Tickets for the drawing are available until December 14th.
We appreciate the continued support of Art Works and the Artists over the years as they help us feed Nevada County.
December is Round up at the Register Month At Briar Patch
Woo-Hoo! A local Grocery store where your round up at the register donation will actually go to this county's food bank. We are so excited, Briar Patch in Grass Valley's Round up at the register through December will be going to support The Food Bank of Nevada County. They are the only give at the register in this county that donates to the Food Bank of Nevada County. Thank you Briar Patch!
When you check out at the Grass Valley BriarPatch Food Co-op, simply round up your total, and your change will go directly to the Food Bank of Nevada County.
Every cent stays right here in Nevada County, helping to provide food for those in need. It's an easy way to make a big difference in our community!
Toys For Tots
Saturday, December 14
The annual Toys for Tots distribution day is Saturday, December 14th.
Volunteers are needed for the following:
Tues., Dec. 10 Bike Building & Table Staging
Wed., Dec. 11 Sorting
Thurs., Dec. 12 Shopping (Bagging)
Nevada County Toy Run
Saturday, December 14
The 33rd annual Nevada County Toy Run will start at the Rood Center (950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City, CA). The bikers gather before they head to town at noon, through downtown Nevada City over to downtown Grass Valley. People can gather on Mill St. and watch the parade of bikes. Once everyone arrives at the Nevada County Fairgrounds (1228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA), the bikes will unload the toys and food for the local families in need.
Past Events
Online Auction Fundraiser
So many great things to bid on. Fishing, Skiing, Mini Golf, Kayak Rental, Birthday Party, Local Food, and so much MORE!
Https://www.32auctions.com/fbnc2024
"Halloween Downtown"
October
31st, 2024
Come on out and join us downtown Grass Valley
"Triple Turkey Threat"
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
8:30 am
Rain or Shine
Join us at Western Gateway Park - Penn Valley
$105 per trio team
https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/2024_Triple_Turkey_Threat
Bridge Of Giving
SATURDAY
November 3rd 2024.
10am-3pm
Rain or Shine
This will be the 18th Annual Bridge of Giving event where we hope to be able to span the length of the bridge with 100% donated food from our community members! Please join us for this wonderful event put on by Pamela Morey and don't forget to check the weather!
All Donations go to the Food Bank of Nevada County
"LOP Food Drive"
Friday, Dec 6th 2024.
7am-5pm
This is a wonderful Event that we are so proud to be a part of
we can't thank you all enough for joining in on all the fun
and helping us feed Nevada County.
"Turkey Drive"
November 20th
9am-4pm
Come down to Save Mart shopping center, Grass Valley
November 20th and say hello to Tom the Turkey Fitzsimmons and the crew from KNCO.
Help us a put a holiday meal on the table for a local family!
"10,000 Meals"
October
22nd, 2024
Thank you to everyone who joined us in making 10,000 meals for those in need
"DutchLUV"
February
1st-18th, 2023.
Drop by our local Dutch Bros location and they will donate $1 from every Dutch Luv featured drink sold to The Food Bank of Nevada County!
"Nevada County Toy Run"
Saturday, Dec 9th 2023.
12pm.
Bikers will gather to rein in the new holiday season before heading out at noon, through the streets of downtown Nevada City over to downtown Grass Valley. This year they will continue the original route on Mill Street, where we hope to see many spectators to watch the parade. Once everyone arrives at the Nevada County Fairgrounds the bikes will unload new unwrapped toys, gifts and food for the local families in need that might not otherwise have Christmas this year. There are hundreds of families and children waiting in anticipation for the biker's arrival!
"Toys For Tots"
Saturday, Dec 16th 2023.
The Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to the children in need in the community. The Food Bank provides the holiday meal that each family receives.
Ways to help: Please donate a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 dollars or more. You can also donate money at their website to help purchase toys in the areas where they are short. You can also donate your time to one of their many events Marine Toys for Tots or Volunteer (foodbankofnc.org)
The Local Impact: Grass Valley CA during 2021
4,952 Toys Distributed 1,100 Children Supported
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