BUTTE COUNTY
Catholic Ladies Relief Society; Chico. Gives out food according to 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 Tu at 10am. Chicorescuemission.org. 2612 Esplanade. chicorescuemission@yahoo.com. (530)343-1935.
North State Food Bank; Oroville. Collects & distributes food throughout Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Plumas, Sierra & Tehama Counties. Multiple programs to help low-income families get the food & 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 Tu-Thu.10am-noon. Bring photo id & 1 month proof of residency. redding.salvationarmy.org. reddingcorps@usw.salvationarmy.org 2691 Larkspur Lane. (530)222-2207.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Siskiyou Community Food Bank; Yreka. Food bank for low-income individuals & families. siskiyoufoodbank.org. 1601 S. Oregon St., Ste. B. (entrance on Kegler lane) (530)340-6382.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama County Food Bank. Distributes USDA Commodities (surplus food) each month for Tehama County residents with low income at locations throughout Tehama County. Search “Tehama County Gleaners & Food Bank” on Facebook. Food giveaway locations, days, and times each month are posted on their Facebook page. Emergency food available on non-giveaway days. (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.
