Thanks to USDA Rural Development and the Siskiyou County EDC, GNS now has a refrigerator freezer to accommodate the return of fresh and frozen foods to our county wide USDA commodities distributions. USDA Area Specialist, Kevin Demers (L) checks out the installation of the equipment formally … [Read more...] about Re-purposed Refrigerator Freezer Returns Fresh Food to Commodities Program
SUMMER FOOD ROCKS AT BEL AIR PARK BEGINNING JUNE 22!
Great Northern Services (GNS) is sponsoring a USDA Summer Food Service Program in Weed beginning Monday, June 22nd. Bag lunches will be distributed near the gazebo at Bel Air Park on College Avenue adjacent to the swimming pool from noon – 1 PM Monday through Friday through August 17th. Due … [Read more...] about SUMMER FOOD ROCKS AT BEL AIR PARK BEGINNING JUNE 22!
Update On Summer Lunch Program For Kids In Weed
Calling all Summer Food Champions! 87% of Weed students are on free or reduced meals during the school year and come summertime, families struggle to meet the added costs of food when the kids are home. The USDA has a well established program that community supporters and GNS are bringing to … [Read more...] about Update On Summer Lunch Program For Kids In Weed
WEED COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION Date Change to: Monday, June 1st from 9 am – 11 am at 310 Boles St.
The Weed Commodities distribution date was incorrectly publicized as Monday, May 25th which is a Federal holiday. It has been rescheduled for MONDAY, JUNE 1st. Same time, 9 AM - 11 AM at 310 Boles Street. … [Read more...] about WEED COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION Date Change to: Monday, June 1st from 9 am – 11 am at 310 Boles St.
MAY 13TH FORUM SEEKS CHAMPIONS TO KICK START SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
Team up with Great Northern Services and other community leaders to kick start the Summer Food Program in Weed by attending the forum on Wednesday, May 13th, from 5 pm – 8 pm upstairs at the Mt. Shasta Brewery, 360 College Avenue in Weed. Who should attend? “Parents and community members who … [Read more...] about MAY 13TH FORUM SEEKS CHAMPIONS TO KICK START SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
GNS PUBLISHES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Great Northern Services (GNS) announces the publication of their 2014 Annual Report. View it online at www.gnservices.org “This past year, Great Northern was involved in projects all over Siskiyou County,” says GNS Executive Director, Bonnie Kubowitz. The report features GNS program … [Read more...] about GNS PUBLISHES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Pacific Power Foundation Helps Fund Summer Snack Programs
Crystal Aston (left) and GNS Executive Director, Bonnie Kubowitz (right) receive a $4,000 check from Pacific Power Foundation regional rep Todd Andres to help kick off a summer snack bag program for Siskiyou County elementary aged school children. Great Northern has high hopes that this pilot summer … [Read more...] about Pacific Power Foundation Helps Fund Summer Snack Programs
Ford Family Foundation Newsletter Tells Boles Fire Story
We appreciate the sensitive and informative stories from the Boles Fire recovery efforts underway. The Ford Family Foundation's Community Vitality newsletter does a great job. There's not a day that goes by without someone on our staff referencing the fire - even now, six months down the road. Read … [Read more...] about Ford Family Foundation Newsletter Tells Boles Fire Story
Mt. Shasta City Opens Security Deposit Assistance Program
In a program made possible by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the City of Mt. Shasta is offering assistance to qualified residents to meet their rental security deposits. “We designed the program to improve opportunities for safe, affordable housing,” says Crystal Aston, program manager … [Read more...] about Mt. Shasta City Opens Security Deposit Assistance Program