Please note that the WEED EMERGENCY Food Bank distribution times and dates have changed. EMERGENCY Food will now be available for pick up inside the upstairs GNC offices at 780 S. Davis Avenue on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1 PM – 2 PM only. The EMERGENCY Food Bank … [Read more...] about Changes in Weed Emergency Food Availabiliy
January 2013 Commodities Distribution Dates
2013 Commodities distribution schedule Recipients must sign in to self-certify that they are a resident of the area where they are picking up food and that they meet the income guidelines for the program. When picking up food for another individual, a signed USDA issued form is required. … [Read more...] about January 2013 Commodities Distribution Dates
GNC Employees Present Donations to Local Organizations
Our employees wanted to direct the result of their fundraising from two bowling events and the money that would normally fund our Christmas party to organizations that make holiday food baskets available to local residents. Last year we assembled and delivered the bags ourselves and this year … [Read more...] about GNC Employees Present Donations to Local Organizations
USDA Rural Development Awards GNC Housing Preservation Grant
GNC is pleased to announce a successful grant application to USDA Rural Development in the form of a Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) to assist elderly and low-mod income residents throughout the county with home repairs. The $45,000 grant will target projects typically ranging from $3,000 – … [Read more...] about USDA Rural Development Awards GNC Housing Preservation Grant
Chicken Giveaway in Yreka and Weed
Ten pound bags of quartered chickens will be distributed to income eligible recipients in two locations in November: In Yreka at the Community Resource Center, 201 S. Broadway on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH from 9 am - 11 am. Download Flyer In Weed at GNC upstairs building entrance, 780 S. Davis … [Read more...] about Chicken Giveaway in Yreka and Weed
GNC Community Food Program Offers Salmon Give-Away
Frozen king salmon filets will be offered to south county income eligible attendees through the USDA Commodities Distribution Program at the GNC Main Office in Weed on Thursday, October 18th from 11 AM – 2 PM. Recipients of food commodities must self-certify that they meet income and residency … [Read more...] about GNC Community Food Program Offers Salmon Give-Away
Pacific Power Foundation Donates $2,000 to Emergency Food
We are grateful to announce a $2,000 award from Pacific Power Foundation in support of their Emergency Food Distribution Program. The money will be used for the purpose of providing food to the eleven emergency food banks -with an emphasis on providing more protein rich foods- throughout Siskiyou … [Read more...] about Pacific Power Foundation Donates $2,000 to Emergency Food
Staff and Board Picnic 2012
Decked out in our tee shirts designed by Weaterization crew member, Zach McCrillis, the staff joined board members for our Annual Picnic in Weed on August 30th. Great food catered by GNC client Montgomery Meats, home made desserts, and lively horseshoes and bocce ball made for a fun day with … [Read more...] about Staff and Board Picnic 2012
GNC Awarded USDA Grant for Food Study
Great Northern Corporation (GNC) is pleased to announce a $50,000 award from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to conduct a Siskiyou Community Food Security Assessment. The one year study begins in September and GNC Community Food Program Manager, … [Read more...] about GNC Awarded USDA Grant for Food Study