Food Banks
BUTTE COUNTY
Catholic Ladies Relief Society; Chico. Gives out food according to the number of people in the family, once a month per family. Must provide an ID for everyone in their household. Emergency food given away on an as-needed basis as long as food supplies last. Mon–Fri, 9am-12pm. 1386 Longfellow Ave. (530)895-8331.
Chico Rescue Mission; Chico. Food boxes available every Tuesday at 10am. chicorescuemission.com. 2612 Esplanade. chicorescuemission@yahoo.com. (530)343-1935.
Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry; Chico. The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry is open to Chico State students and staff facing food insecurity. The Pantry strives to provide a wide assortment of nutritious, student-friendly food products. We specialize in the distribution of local, farm-direct, organic produce and foods. suchico.edu/basic-needs/resources/pantry.shtml. (530) 898-4098
North State Food Bank; Oroville. Collects & distributes food throughout Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Plumas, Sierra and Tehama Counties. Multiple programs to help low-income families get the food and nutrition they need each month. buttecaa.com. 2640 S. 5th Ave. (530)712-2600.
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Senior Nutrition Program – Friday Food Bank; Redding. Not just for seniors, but for all low-income people. 1st & 3rd Fri, 8-9am. Photo ID, proof of address req. ssnpweb.org. 100 Mercy Oaks Dr. (530)226-3071.
Shingletown Emergency Food & Outreach Center. Provides emergency food to those in need in Shingletown, Manton and Viola. Available Wed by appointment and other times as able for urgent needs. Delivery is often available for seniors in Shingletown depending on weather and staffing. Items include non-perishable foods, fruits and vegetables as available, pet food and some hygiene items. info@shingletownmedcenter.org. (530)474-4220.
The Salvation Army; Redding. Weekly pantry and homeless food bags. Every Tues-Thurs.10am-noon. Bring photo ID and 1 month proof of residency. redding.salvationarmy.org. 2691 Larkspur Lane. reddingcorps@usw.salvationarmy.org (530)222-2207.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Siskiyou Community Food Bank; Yreka. Food bank for low-income individuals and families. Has earned a gold seal from Guidestar. Provides financial literacy classes at Weed High School. Partners with Health Ministry Foundation in Mount Shasta to provide a large teaching garden and green house for SFA clients to learn how to grow food, even in small spaces. Provides fiscal management of the Weed Farmers Market, allowing Cal Fresh clients to purchase fresh, organic foods with their benefits and a market match up to $20. siskiyoufoodbank.org. 1601 S. Oregon St., Suite B (entrance on Kegler Lane). (530)340-6382.
Siskiyou Food Assistance Corporation; Weed. We serve nutritious food and prayer to our neighbors in need. Our mission is to help our neighbors with sustainable, nutritious food supplies to fulfill what Jesus said: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me” – Matthew 25:40. siskiyoufoodassistance.org. 780 South Davis Avenue. (530) 408-6115
Yreka Food Bank. Has served the community for over 40 years and provide monthly food, clothin, and houseware assistance. jmpatterson1995.wixsite.com/yrekafoodbank. 1249 South Main Street, Yreka. yrekafoodbank@yahoo.com or yrekafoodbank45@gmail.com. 530-643-2507 or 530-598-2178.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Anderson-Cottonwood Christian. An Emergency Food Program Serving the Needy. facebook.com/andcca/. 2979 E Center St, Anderson, CA 96007. Accafoodshelf@gmail.com. (530)365-4220
Orland Pantry. Providing emergency food up to 12 times in a calendar year for the communities of Artois, Capay, Hamilton City, Ord Bend and Orland. Food is distributed based on family size and a nutritionally balanced diet. Families must show proof of residency and ID. Eligible families may pick up food boxes up to twelve (12) times in a calendar year at the First Lutheran Church Hall in Orland. Please wear a mask to protect our volunteers. Check website for pick-up times and location. orlandpantry.org. (530)865-9029.
Tehama County Food Bank. Distributes USDA Commodities (surplus food) each month for Tehama County residents with low income at locations throughout Tehama County. Food giveaway locations, days and times each month are posted on their Facebook page. Emergency food available on non-giveaway days. facebook.com/p/Tehama-County-Gleaners-and-Food-Bank-100064956361363. (530)529-2264.
- Los Molinos: Masonic Hall, 25020 Tehama-Vina Rd.
- Manton, Paynes Creek & Ponderosa Sky Ranch: Services available for residents.
- Rancho Tehama: Recreation Center, 17357 Stagecoach Rd.
- Red Bluff: 20699 Walnut St.
FREE MEALS AND SERVICES FOR THE UNHOUSED
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Rescue Mission. Mission is to guide men grappling with addictions and life challenges towards the healing embrace of Jesus Christ. We’re confident that through Christ, they can find healing and lead enriched, fulfilling lives. Beyond spiritual guidance, we empower these men with essential job and life skills through our vocational training initiatives. We offer a 12-month Christ-centered residential recovery program for up to 90 men. chicorescuemission.com. 2612 Esplanade. (530)343-1935.
Oroville Resource Center and Rescue Mission. Committed to helping those in the community meet their basic needs by providing emergency shelter, three meals a day and access to toilets/showers in a safe environment. Provides emergency shelter, food and clothing for people facing hunger, homelessness and addiction. Aids residents of Oroville, South Butte County and its outlying areas. orovilleresourcecenter.org 4250 Lincoln Blvd. (530)533-9120.
SHASTA COUNTY
Good News Rescue Mission: Purpose is to bring Good News to the poor, homeless, or needy of Shasta County by sharing the love of God exemplified by the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, providing emergency subsistence services (food, shelter, and clothing) and long-term recovery services and educating and equipping the people of Shasta County to effectively minister to needy people. gnrm.org. (530)242-5920 during business hours. (530)241-5754 24-hours/day. 3100 Market Street Redding.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Empower Tehama (Domestic Violence Intervention and Sexual Assault Support. A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy relationships and social change in the community through education, intervention and responsive services designed to inspire personal transformation. Committed to providing crucial social services that empower and support its residents, thereby strengthening and enriching the community. empowertehama.org. 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (530)528-0226.
- Prevention Center; Red Bluff. 151 Sale Lane. (530)727-9423.
- Child Advocacy Center; Red Bluff. 206 Hickory Street. (530)727-1277.
- South County Center; Corning. 275 Solano Street, Suite. (530)838-9124.
P.A.T.H. (Poor And The Homeless: Tehama County Coalition). Strives to end homelessness by providing emergency shelter and housing options to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Tehama County. Operates the only winter emergency homeless shelter in Red Bluff. Winter shelter open November 1 through April 30 each year and rotates through local churches. Dinner is also provided to homeless individuals that stay for the night. For more information pathplaza.org/path-tehama-programs-winter. Operates PATH Sale House, a transitional living home for homeless women and their children, which includes a two-year program designed to help women become self-sufficient and secure permanent housing. Operates Pathways and the Mid-Century, transitional living programs for homeless men, which includes a two-year program designed to address the needs and guide homeless men who are striving to become self-sufficient. pathplaza.org. Emergency Winter Shelter (530)727-9291. Sale House Women’s Transitional Living. (530)727-9291. Pathways Men’s Transitional Living (530)727-9291.Rapid Rehousing (530)727-9291. info@pathplaza.org.
Salt Ranch; Red Bluff. A nonprofit organization and ministry that helps the homeless population in Red Bluff. saltranch.org. Randy & Felicia Dueck, 12865 State Highway 99 East. Call or Text (530)200-6871.
