Helpful Resources
Below is a county-by-county guide to food assistance programs serving rural Northern California communities. All phone numbers are clickable on mobile devices, and each organization’s website is linked for convenience.
Some pantries have service area boundaries and may require that you live within a specific zip code, town, or area. Please check with your desired pantry, as each agency has different service requirements. Please note: if you are without a permanent residence, many pantries will still provide food.
Alpine County
Food Bank of El Dorado County
4550 Business Drive, Cameron Park, CA
Provides emergency food assistance to families and individuals across the region.
🔗 Food Bank of Northern Nevada (partner resource)
Amador County
Interfaith Council of Amador County
12181 Airport Road, Jackson, CA
Offers community meals, food assistance, and outreach services.
🔗 Interfaith Council of Amador County
Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA)
Serves Amador and Tuolumne counties.
Find food distribution sites and community resources here:
🔗 ATCAA Food Distribution Sites
El Dorado County
Food Bank of El Dorado County
4550 Business Drive, Cameron Park, CA
Distributes food directly to families, seniors, and partner agencies.
🔗 Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Lassen County
Cross Roads
Provides meals and emergency food assistance.
Meals: Monday–Friday (Breakfast 7 a.m., Lunch Noon); Saturday dinner at 6 p.m. Programs: Emergency food boxes, summer feeding program for children.
2410 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130
Freedom Church Ministry – Herlong
Provides community food distribution twice monthly and additional weekday access.
170 David S. Hall Avenue, Herlong, CA 🕒 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 🕒 “Supermarket Monday” distribution, 1:30–3 p.m. 📞 (530) 677-7212
HOPE Food Pantry – United Methodist Church
Offers weekly food pantry services for individuals and families in need.
635 S. Cottage Street, Susanville, CA 96130 🕒 Fridays, 3 p.m.–6 p.m.
🔗 Food Resources in Susanville
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Distributes food to local pantries across Lassen County, offering grocery and emergency food assistance through neighborhood partners.
🔗 Food Bank of Northern Nevada
God Cares Food Pantry – Honey Lake Valley Assembly of God
Provides groceries and essential food items to Lassen County residents.
464-905 Standish/Buntingville Road, Janesville, CA 96114
🕒 Thursdays, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
🔗 Honey Lake Valley Assembly of God
Susanville Indian Rancheria – Food Distribution Center
Located within the Susanville Indian Rancheria. Provides food distribution and community support.
745 Joaquin Street, Susanville, CA 96130
Susanville Salvation Army
Provides ongoing food assistance through community distributions and regular pantry hours.
1560 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130
🕒 Ravendale/Termo Elementary School: 1 p.m.–3 p.m., 1st Friday of the month
🕒 Salvation Army Office: Monday–Thursday, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Fridays, 12:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
Westwood Family Resource Center
Provides local assistance, food support, and community outreach.
463-642 Birch Street, Westwood, CA 96137
🔗 Westwood Family Resource Center Website
Westwood Nutrition Site
Westwood Senior Apartments, 671-315 Finland Drive, Westwood, CA 96137
Modoc County
Modoc County Senior Center
906 W. Fourth Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
🔗 Food Bank of Northern Nevada
T.E.A.C.H., Inc.
112 East 2nd Street, Alturas, CA 96101
Nevada County
Food Bank of Nevada County
310 Railroad Avenue #100, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Provides nutritious food and community support programs.
🔗 Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Placer Food Bank
8284 Industrial Avenue, Roseville, CA 95678
Serves individuals, families, and partner organizations throughout Placer County.
🔗 Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Plumas County
Community Action Agency of Butte County – North State Food Bank
Supports rural food distribution through pantries and mobile markets.
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Provides emergency food assistance and regional deliveries.
🔗 fbnn.org
Shasta County
Dignity Health Connected Living Food Bank
Designated food bank for Shasta County, providing emergency food boxes, USDA commodity distributions, and a Senior Box Program.
100 Mercy Oaks Dr., Redding, CA 96003
Shasta Senior Nutrition Program – USDA Commodity Distributions
Monthly free food distributions for low-income families and seniors throughout Shasta County.
The Salvation Army – Hope Market
Emergency food pantry in Redding for households facing food insecurity.
2691 Larkspur Lane, Redding, CA 96002
Redding Loaves & Fishes
Weekend food pantry serving anyone in need.
1180 Industrial St., Redding, CA 96001
Saturday distribution: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Shasta County Health & Human Services – CalFresh
Helps residents apply for CalFresh (SNAP) benefits and provides information on nutrition assistance programs.
🔗 CalFresh Program – Shasta County
Sierra County
High Sierras Family Resource Center – Food Bank Pantry
Distributes fresh produce, dairy, frozen meat, and other groceries to Sierra County residents.
315 Main Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
Community Action Agency of Butte County – North State Food Bank
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
🔗 fbnn.org
Food & Nutrition Assistance / CalFresh Office – Sierra County Social Services
Provides CalFresh (SNAP) application assistance and other food-nutrition support services.
202 Front Street, Loyalton, CA 96118
🔗 Public Assistance – Sierra County
Great Northern Corporation
310 Boles Street, Weed, CA 96094
Provides food assistance, housing support, and community services.
Siskiyou Community Food Bank
Provides nutritious food to low-income households and serves as a hub for local charitable partner agencies.
1601 S. Oregon St., Suite B, Yreka, CA 96097 (entrance on Keglar Lane)
Siskiyou County Health & Human Services Agency – CalFresh
Handles applications and support for the state nutrition assistance program (CalFresh) in Siskiyou County.
818 South Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097
Siskiyou Food Assistance
Operates an emergency food pantry for residents of south Siskiyou County.
780 S. Davis Avenue, Weed, CA 96094
Open Wednesdays 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (three-day food boxes)
Trinity County
Trinity County Food Bank
Distributes food commodities to low-income families in the county on a first-come, first-served basis.
51B Memorial Drive, Weaverville, CA 96093
Distribution schedule includes multiple mobile sites throughout the county.
Trinity County Health & Human Services – CalFresh / Food Assistance
Provides information and application services for CalFresh (SNAP) benefits for residents of Trinity County.
51 Industrial Parkway, Weaverville, CA 96093 (Hayfork Office: 6641 CA-3, Suite B, Hayfork, CA 96041)
🔗 Trinity County Food Assistance
Senior Lunch Programs – Hayfork
Provides hot lunches and social support for local seniors.
Roderick Senior Center, 90 Corral Avenue, Hayfork, CA 96041
Serves Tuesday–Friday at 12:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $5 for seniors (age 60+)
Senior Lunch Programs – Weaverville
Offers nutritious meals for seniors in a community setting.
Golden Age Senior Center, 201 Browns Ranch Road, Weaverville, CA 96093
Serves Monday–Thursday at 12:00 p.m. Suggested donation: $5 for seniors (age 60+)
Weaverville Community Food Cupboard
Provides emergency groceries and pantry staples for local residents.
Trinity Congregational Church, 735 Main Street, Weaverville, CA 96093
Open Wednesdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Mountain Chapel Soup Kitchen
Serves warm meals and provides fellowship for community members.
60 Oak Ridge Road, Weaverville, CA 96093
Open the 4th Saturday of each month, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Lewiston Fresh Start Food Bank
Distributes groceries and emergency food supplies to families and individuals in need.
302 Texas Avenue, Lewiston, CA 96052
📞 530-778-3222 or 530-739-2712
Open the 3rd Monday of each month, 9 a.m.–11 a.m.