Great Northern Services

Newsletter: People Matter • Volume 2, Issue 3
2018-09-06
Marie-Josée Wells, right, is the new executive director for Great Northern Services following the retirement of Bonnie Kubowitz, left.
Featuring: Recent Leadership Change at Great Northern Services • Tailgate Produce Party Series • Summer Lunch Wrap-up • On-going Gifts Make a Big Impact Over Time
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Dorris & Macdoel Commodities Distribution
2018-09-13 12:30 - 14:30, 2018-11-08 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Butte Valley Community Park
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Dorris & Macdoel. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Announced: Banner Bank Hosting Food Drive
2018-09-14
Mount Shasta Banner Bank manager Sheryle Neukirch, Banner Bank Vice President Heather Weldon, Great Northern’s Heather Solus, and Great Northern Executive Director Marie-Josee Wells stand next to food donated in the 2017 food drive. This year’s food drive will run through the month. Donations can be dropped off at any Banner Bank branch in the county.
As announced in the Siskiyou Daily News on Friday, September 14th.
Banner Bank is holding their annual Fall Family Food Drive, which helps support Great Northern Services’ Emergency Food program.
Siskiyou County Banner Bank locations are raising money and accepting donations of food at all three locations (Yreka, Greenview and Mount Shasta) through September 28.

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Announced: Loans available for small businesses
2018-09-24
The Gifted Horse Lodge in Fort Jones was approved for a RMAP loan in April, 2015 to relocate and expand their retail/deli business.Photo credit: Jeri Rangel
(As announced in the Siskiyou Daily News on Monday, September 24, 2018 and in the Mt. Shasta Area Papers on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.)
Great Northern Services (GNS) announces an award from the USDA Rural Micro-enterprise Assistance Program (RMAP) of a $375,000 loan to capitalize a revolving loan fund. This is the second time GNS has been granted RMAP funding and the money will help strengthen, expand, or create small businesses in Siskiyou County. Past recipients of these loans have included The Gifted Horse Lodge, Shasta Valley Pest Control, and Enjoy Weed.
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Dunsmuir Commodities Distribution
2018-09-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2018-11-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5840 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir, CA, 96025, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Dunsmuir. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Gazelle Commodities Distribution
2018-10-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Gazelle, 18425 Old Hwy 99, Gazelle, CA, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Gazelle. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Etna Commodities Distribution
2018-10-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2018-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Etna City Hall, Etna, CA, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Etna. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Fort Jones Commodities Distribution
2018-10-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Scott Valley Family Resource Center, 11920 Main Street, Fort Jones, CA, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Fort Jones. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Greenview Commodities Distribution
2018-10-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Valley Oaks Senior Center
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Greenview. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Big Springs Commodities Distribution
2018-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Mayten Fire Hall, 7427 County Hwy A12, Montague, CA, 96064, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Big Springs. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

2018 Career Technical Education Business and Industry Input Night
2018-11-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Etna High School, 400 Howell Ave, Etna, CA, 96027, United States
A dedicated team (including a professional strategic planning facilitator) will be listening to and recording the dreams and aspirations of local employers and educators. The idea is to work together to create learning situations where people of all ages and abilities can gain skills that are needed locally. We have over 70 attendees and we’re specifically looking for more business owners who are interested in relaying their hiring needs for the next five years. Can you come eat free trip-tip and share your insights?
For more information & to RSVP

Great Northern Services Offices Closed
2018-12-24

Federal Holiday - GNS Offices Closed
2018-12-25

Tulelake Commodities Distribution
2019-01-10 17:00 - 19:00 | First Baptist Church of Tulelake, 494 2nd St, Tulelake, CA, 96134, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Tulelake. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

In the press: Fighting hunger in Weed by trading tattoos for food
2019-01-12
Fighting hunger in Weed by trading tattoos for food

Healthy Siskiyou Mobile Unit at GNS
2019-01-15 10:00 - 15:00
Siskiyou County Public Health’s new mobile outreach unit will bring critical resources all around the county in 2019, including regularly scheduled stops at Great Northern Services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Services Offered:

Link to Medi-Cal/CalFresh
Link to CMSP
Oral Health Information
Veterans Service Referrals
Behavioral Health Referrals
Immunizations/Flu Clinic Info
HIV/HEP C Rapid Testing
Naloxone Overdose Training & Kits
Condom Distribution
Needle Collection (Sharps)

Download the County-wide Healthy Siskiyou Mobile Unit 2019 Schedule.

In the press: Great Northern Services receives Mercy/Dignity community grant funding
2019-01-16
Great Northern Services receives Mercy/Dignity community grant funding

McCloud Commodities Distribution
2019-01-23 10:30 - 13:00 | McCloud American Legion Hall (Bingo Room), 232 Broadway Avenue, McCloud, CA, 96057, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of McCloud. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Weed Commodities Distribution
2019-01-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Siskiyou Food Assistance, 776 S Davis Ave, Weed, CA, 96094, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Weed. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Mt. Shasta Commodities Distribution
2019-01-23 13:30 - 15:30 | St. Barnabas Church, 701 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta, CA, 96067, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Mt. Shasta. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

In the press: Bank's food drive provides emergency food
2019-02-06
Bank’s food drive provides emergency food

Klamath River Commodities Distribution
2019-02-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Klamath River Community Center
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Klamath River. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Horse Creek Commodities Distribution
2019-02-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Horse Creek Community Church, 28836 CA-96, Horse Creek, CA, 96050, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Horse Creek. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.

Seiad Valley Commodities Distribution
2019-02-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Seiad Valley Fire Department, 44601 CA-96, Seiad Valley, CA, 96086, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Seiad Valley. Participation is easy! These distributions of shelf-stable staples are a way for low-income households to supplement their diet, perhaps freeing up some funds for other expenses such as fresh vegetables, bills, etc. All USDA foods are domestically grown and are offered as one of USDA’s methods of supporting farmers.
See the full list of distribution sites & dates as well as income guidelines and downloadable Alternate Pickup Forms.
