Our Programs

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For 20 years, the Food Bank of Nevada County has helped ensure children have access to nutritious meals while school is out for the summer.

Our Summer Lunch Program provides free lunches to children and teens ages 2–18 at locations throughout Nevada County. No registration or paperwork is required—just show up and enjoy a healthy meal.

Each summer, this program helps bridge the gap for families who rely on school meals during the academic year, ensuring children continue to have access to nutritious food throughout the summer months.

View Summer Lunch Locations & Schedule →

The Food Bank of Nevada County partners with local schools to provide nutritious snacks to students throughout the school year.

By working directly with schools, we help ensure children have access to healthy food during the school day, supporting student well-being, learning, and success in the classroom.

Participating schools receive snacks through our distribution program and must complete an annual application to participate.

Download Enrollment Packet →

In partnership with FREED Center for Independent Living, homebound seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others who are unable to attend food distributions may be eligible to receive food deliveries twice each month.

This program helps ensure that community members facing mobility or transportation challenges can still access nutritious food and essential support.

Learn More About Home Delivery →

The Farm Fresh Program connects fresh, locally grown food with community members experiencing food insecurity while supporting local farmers and food producers.

At this time, the program is temporarily on hold due to federal funding reductions. We remain committed to restoring this valuable partnership and are actively seeking new funding opportunities to continue providing fresh, nutritious foods while investing in Nevada County's local food economy.

We look forward to bringing this program back as resources become available.

The Food Bank of Nevada County partners with schools, nonprofits, faith communities, and other local organizations to extend food assistance throughout the communities they serve.

These partnerships help us reach more individuals and families by distributing food through trusted community-based organizations across Nevada County.

Organizations interested in becoming a partner agency are encouraged to contact our office. Participating agencies must complete an annual application process.

Become a Partner Agency →

The Food Bank of Nevada County provides free food distributions throughout the county at six locations, serving thousands of individuals and families each month.

With distributions taking place seven times each month, community members can access a variety of nutritious foods, including fresh produce, pantry staples, and other essential groceries. Our goal is to ensure that everyone in Nevada County has reliable access to healthy food close to home.

View Upcoming Distributions & Calendar →