Great Northern Services

Dunsmuir Commodities Distribution
2018-09-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2018-07-25 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Announced: Loans available for small businesses
2018-09-24 | CA
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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Announced: Banner Bank Hosting Food Drive
2018-09-14 | CA
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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Dorris & Macdoel Commodities Distribution
2018-09-13 12:30 - 14:30 | 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.

Newsletter: People Matter • Volume 2, Issue 3
2018-09-06 | CA
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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Montague Commodities Distribution
2018-08-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Methodist Church, 120 S 12th St, Montague, 96064, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Montague. 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
2018-08-22 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.

Yreka Commodities Distribution
2018-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Yreka Community Resource Center, 201 S. Broadway, Yreka, CA, 96097, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Yreka. 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.

Dorris Tailgate Produce Party
2018-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Butte Valley Community Park
Siskiyou County residents who income qualify can select free, fresh produce for their households. Built on a “Donate Don’t Dump” Foodlink program and locally administered by Great Northern Services (GNS), Tailgate Produce Parties bring a semi-truck full of fresh produce for free distribution to four Siskiyou County locations every month from May through October.
Income eligibility requirements are not as restrictive as people sometimes think. For instance, a household of one person may have a maximum gross monthly income of $1,507.50, and a household of four people may have a maximum gross monthly household income of $3,037.50. Participants self-certify their eligibility and are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags.
It doesn’t matter where in Siskiyou County participants live, if you income qualify, we invite you to come to every Tailgate Produce Party we host!
Income guidelines, other locations, and more info.

Weed Tailgate Produce Party
2018-08-21 11:00 - 12:30 | GNS Storage Facility, 310 Boles St, Weed, CA, 96094, United States

Happy Camp Commodities Distribution
2018-08-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Happy Camp Community Center, 38 Parkway Road, Happy Camp, CA, 96039, United States
USDA Commodities are being distributed for residents of Happy Camp. 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
2018-08-16 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Horse Creek Commodities Distribution
2018-08-16 14:00 - 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.

Klamath River Commodities Distribution
2018-08-16 13:00 - 14:30 | 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.

Greenview Tailgate Produce Party
2018-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Greenview, 6655 N. Highway 3, Greenview, CA, 96037, United States

Yreka Tailgate Produce Party
2018-08-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Siskiyou Opportunity Center, 321 N Gold St, Yreka, CA, 96097, United States

In The News: Summer Lunch Program
2018-08-08 | CA
As published in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on Wednesday, August 8th, 2018. Download a pdf of the article: “Free lunch program….”

Greenview Commodities Distribution
2018-08-03 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.

Fort Jones Commodities Distribution
2018-08-02 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.

Etna Commodities Distribution
2018-08-02 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.

Gazelle Commodities Distribution
2018-08-02 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.

Mt. Shasta Commodities Distribution
2018-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Weed Commodities Distribution
2018-07-25 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.

McCloud Commodities Distribution
2018-07-25 11:00 - 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.

Tulelake Commodities Distribution
2018-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Butte Valley Community Park
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.

Announced: Leadership Change
2018-07-04 | CA
(As published in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, July 4th, 2018. )
Great Northern Services is celebrating the many accomplishments of Bonnie Kubowitz as she retires from her nine-year stint as executive director of the local nonprofit.
Marie-Josée Wells, who has been with Great Northern for four years, is the new executive director.
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Announced: Free Summer Lunch Program
2018-06-13 | CA
GNS Community Services Director Heather Solus at Bel Air Park, one of the 9 locations for the GNS Free Summer Lunch program in 2018.
(As announced in the Mt. Shasta Area News on Wednesday, June 13th)
All children from our community are invited to enjoy free lunches again this summer through the Great Northern Services’ Summer Lunch program. Kids can find healthy meals, fun activities, and a chance to see their friends at nine different locations this summer.
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In The News: Art Piece Sells
2018-05-23 | CA
(As announced in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on May 23rd, 2018)
A work of art created by Butteville Elementary School students on display at Great Northern Services (GNS) recently sold to a private collector. The Deer Skull Lamp– a project created in 2017 by Chet Kyle’s 4th grade class—was purchased as a retirement present. The piece was on display “gallery-style” in GNS’ Community Room—a free venue for nonprofit organizations and public agencies and home of the GNS’ Student Art Project.
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Announced: Energy Assistance is available for more residents of Siskiyou County
2018-05-08 | CA
Great Northern Services Energy Assistance Department, from left to right Energy Director Coral Gross, Energy Assistant Christine Meadows, Energy Assistant Dodi Dickson, Energy Coordinator Claudia Trevisan, and Energy Assistant Jayme Keen.
(As announced in the Siskiyou Daily News on May 8th, 2018 and the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on May 16th, 2016)
Due to changes in state regulations this year, Great Northern Services has more funding available for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “In the first quarter of 2018 we were able to help 732 families with over $326,000 toward their energy expenses. This represents a 62% increase in funds spent over the same time period last year,” says Claudia Trevisan, Energy Coordinator at Great Northern Services, “and it means we were able to help more than twice as many families.”
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