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USDA Commodities & Emergency Food

 

Bi-monthly distributions of food for low-income households in Siskiyou County

Great Northern Services is designated by the State of California and the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors to distribute USDA Commodities and emergency food in our area. 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.

Participation is easy!

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 that appear below—no documentation beyond a self-certification is needed if you are picking up for yourself.

If you are unable to make it to the scheduled distribution point, you can designate someone else to pick up food for you. The person picking up for you must bring an alternate pickup form signed by you (the food recipient) certifying your family size, income, and address. A new form is necessary every time you have someone else pick up food for you.

TEFAP Alternate pickup form-English  ·  TEFAP Alternate pickup form-Spanish

Emergency Food Assistance Program Maximum Income Chart

Persons
Personas
Maximum Monthly Income
Ingreso Maximo Mensual
Maximum Annual Income
Ingreso Maximo Anual
1$2,522.33$30,268.00
2$3,411.42$40,937.00
3$4,300.50$51,606.00
4$5,189.58$62,275.00
5$6,078.67$72,944.00
6$6,967.75$83,613.00
7$7,856.83$94,282.00
8$8,745.92$104,951.00
More than 8
Arriba de 8
Add $889.08 per additional person
Aumente $889.08 por cada persona adicional
Add $10,669 per additional person
Aumente $10,669 por cada persona adicional

2023 Commodities & Emergency Food Distribution Schedule

CityLocationTimeDates
Big SpringsMayten Fire Hall, 7422 Hwy A-12Thursdays 3:00-4:00 PMFeb 23, Apr 27, June 22, Aug 24, Oct 26, Dec 28
CecilvilleDelivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details
DorrisButte Valley Community ParkThursdays 12:00-2:00 PMJan 26, Mar 23, May 25, July 27, Sept 28, Nov 30
DunsmuirDunsmuir Community Resource Center
5844 Dunsmuir Avenue
Fridays 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Jan 13, Mar 10, May 12, July 14, Sept 15, Nov 10
Etna 30 Industrial PkwyThursdays 2:30-4:00 PM
Feb 9, Apr 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14
Forks of SalmonDelivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details
Fort JonesScott Valley Family Resource Center
11920 Main Street, Fort Jones
Thursdays 12:30-2:00 PMFeb 9, Apr 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14
Gazelle18425 Old Hwy 99Thursdays 9:15-10:30 AMFeb 9, Apr 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14
GreenviewValley Oaks Senior CenterFridays 10:00-11:30 AMFeb 10, Apr 14, June 9, Aug 11, Oct 13, Dec 15
Happy CampHappy Camp Community Action Center
38 Parkway Road
Fridays 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Jan20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 23, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 22
HornbrookHornbrook Community Bible Church, 430 Henley Hornbrook Road Thursdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PMFeb 23, Apr 27, June 22, Aug 24, Oct 26, Dec 28
Horse CreekHorse Creek Community ChurchThursdays 12:00-1:30 PMFeb 2, Apr 6, June 1, Aug 3, Oct 5, Dec 7
Klamath RiverKlamath River Community CenterThursdays 11:00 AM-12:30 PMFeb 2, Apr 6, June 1, Aug 3, Oct 5, Dec 7
McCloudMcCloud American Legion Hall (Bingo Room)
232 Broadway Avenue
Thursdays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Jan 12, Mar 9, May 11, July 13, Sept 14, Nov 9
MontagueMethodist Church - 120 S. 12th StreetThursdays 11:30 AM -1:00 PMM Feb 23, Apr 27, June 22, Aug 24, Oct 26, Dec 28
Mt. ShastaSt. Barnabas Church, 701 Lassen Ln.Thursdays 3:00-4:30 PMFeb 23, Apr 27, June 23, Aug 25, Oct 27, Dec 29
Seiad ValleyPick-up Horsecreek or Happy CampDelivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details
Somes BarDelivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details
TulelakeFirst Baptist Church, 494 2nd St. Thursdays 5:00-7:00 PMJan 26, Mar 23, May 25, July 27, Sept 28, Nov 30
WeedGreat Northern Services, 310 Boles St.Thursdays 10:00 -11:30 AMJan 12, Mar 9, May 11, July 13, Sept 14, Nov 9
YrekaYreka Community Resource Center, 201 S. BroadwayThursdays 12:00-2:00 PMFeb 9, Apr 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14

Download a printable PDF of the 2023 GNS Commodities Distribution Schedule

Q.  Can I go to any site and receive Commodities & Emergency Food?
A.  Go to the site nearest to the town where you live and sign up. Be prepared to self-certify that you meet residency and income requirements.

Q.  Where and when are Commodities & Emergency Food given out?
A.  Canned, fresh and frozen foods are distributed at 24 sites throughout Siskiyou County every other month to residents where their nearest site is located. Dates are determined a year in advance by the Federal government.

Q.  What if I need food right away?
A.  Contact Great Northern Services for the location of any of 11 sites in Siskiyou County that can provide emergency food assistance outside the above-scheduled distributions.

Q.  How can I help?
A.  Volunteers are welcome to help at the various sites. Contact Great Northern Services to offer your assistance.

Food Programs Coordinator, Jeremy Porteous at 530-938-4115 ext 116 or email jporteous@gnservices.org


In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.  Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1)        mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)        fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3)        email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Location and Mailing Address

310 Boles Street, Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-4115
Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM

 

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