Great Northern Services

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

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.

Dunsmuir Commodities Distribution
2018-07-25 13:30 - 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.

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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Announced: Mt. Shasta Fresh Enrollment Opening May 7th!
2018-05-07 | CA
Summer Squash distributed by Mt. Shasta Fresh
Enrollment in this season’s Mt. Shasta Fresh program opens Monday, May 7th. The program makes fresh fruits and vegetables available for free to income-eligible Mount Shasta City residents during the summer months. Made possible by the city’s Community Development Block Grant funding, Mt. Shasta Fresh is administered and managed by Great Northern Services (GNS).
GNS Community Services Director Heather Solus said. “Enrollment is first come, first served, we are strongly advising people to enroll promptly this year.” Applicants for Mt. Shasta Fresh must be residents living within the incorporated city limits of the City of Mount Shasta and must meet income requirement guidelines.
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Announced: Free Produce Tailgate Parties Returning
2018-05-02 | CA
(As announced in Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018)
Tailgate Produce Parties return to Siskiyou County starting on May 8th. This popular program allows residents who income qualify to 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.
Read More…

Cecilville Food Distribution
2017-12-27 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Delivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 128 for details

Yreka Food Distribution
2017-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Yreka Community Resource Center, 201 S. Broadway, Yreka, CA, 96097, United States

Greenview Food Distribution
2017-12-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Valley Oaks Senior Center
Valley Oaks Senior Center

Fort Jones Food Distribution
2017-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Scott Valley Family Resource Center, 11920 Main Street, Fort Jones, CA, United States

Etna Food Distribution
2017-12-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Etna City Hall, Etna, CA, United States

Hornbrook Food Distribution
2017-12-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Hornbrook Thrift Shop
Thrift Shop

Montague Food Distribution
2017-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Montague Community Center (Rotary Room), Montague, CA, 96064, United States
