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 & Spanish -09/2024
Emergency Food Assistance Program Maximum Income Chart
| Persons Personas | Maximum Monthly Income Ingreso Maximo Mensual | Maximum Annual Income Ingreso Maximo Anual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,949.25 | $35,391.00 |
| 2 | $4,002.83 | $48,034.00 |
| 3 | $5,056.42 | $60,677.00 |
| 4 | $6,110.00 | $73,320.00 |
| 5 | $7,163.58 | $85,963.00 |
| 6 | $8,217.17 | $98,606.00 |
| 7 | $9,270.75 | $111,249.00 |
| 8 | $10,324.33 | $123,892.00 |
| More than 8 Arriba de 8 | Add $1,053.59 per additional person Aumente $1,053.59 por cada persona adicional | Add $12,643 per additional person Aumente $12,643 por cada persona adicional |
2025 Commodities & Emergency Food Distribution Schedule
| City | Location | Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Springs | Mayten Fire Hall, 7422 Hwy A-12 | Thursdays 3:00 PM-4:30 PM | Feb 27, Apr 24, June 26, Aug 28, Oct 23, Dec 18 |
| Cecilville | Delivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details | ||
| Dorris | Butte Valley Community Park | Tuesdays 11:30 AM-2:00 PM | Jan 21, Mar 18, May 20, July 22, Sept 22, Nov 18 |
| Dunsmuir | Dunsmuir Community Resource Center 5840, Ste. A, Dunsmuir Avenue | Fridays 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | Jan 10, Mar 7, May 9, July 11, Sept 12, Nov 7 |
| Etna | 30 Industrial Pkwy | Thursdays 2:30 PM-4:00 PM | Feb 13, Apr 17, June 12, Aug 14, Oct 16, Dec 11 |
| Forks of Salmon | Delivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details | ||
| Fort Jones | Scott Valley Family Resource Center 11920 Main Street, Fort Jones | Thursdays 12:30 PM-2:30 PM | Feb 13, Apr 17, June 12, Aug 14, Oct 16, Dec 11 |
| Gazelle | 18425 Old Hwy 99 | Thursdays 9:00 AM-10:30 AM | Feb 13, Apr 17, June 12, Aug 14, Oct 16, Dec 11 |
| Greenview | Valley Oaks Senior Center, 7300 Quartz Valley Rd. | Fridays 10:00 AM-11:30 AM | Feb 14, Apr 18, June 13, Aug 15, Oct 17, Dec 12 |
| Happy Camp | Happy Camp Community Action Center 38 Parkway Road | Fridays 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | Feb 21, Apr 18, June 20, Aug 22, Oct 24, Dec 19 |
| Hornbrook | Hornbrook Community Bible Church, 430 Henley Hornbrook Road | Thursdays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Feb 27, Apr 24, June 26, Aug 28, Oct 23, Dec 18 |
| Horse Creek | Horse Creek Community Church, 28836 State Hwy 96 | Thursdays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM | Feb 6, Apr 3, June 5, Aug 7, Oct 9, Dec 4 |
| Klamath River | Klamath River Community Center, 16729 State Hwy 96 | Thursdays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Feb 6, Apr 3, June 5, Aug 7, Oct 9, Dec 4 |
| McCloud | McCloud American Legion Hall (Bingo Room) 232 Broadway Avenue | Thursdays 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Jan 9, Mar 6, May 8, July 10, Sept 11, Nov 6 |
| Montague | Methodist Church - 150 S. 12th Street | Thursdays 12:30 PM -2:00 PM | Feb 27, Apr 24, June 26, Aug 28, Oct 23, Dec 18 |
| Mt. Shasta | St. Barnabas Church, 701 Lassen Ln. | Thursdays 3:00 PM-4:30 PM | Jan 9, Mar 6, May 8, July 10, Sept 11, Nov 6 |
| Seiad Valley | Pick-up Horsecreek or Happy Camp | Delivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details | |
| Somes Bar | Delivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details | ||
| Tulelake | First Baptist Church, 494 2nd St. | Tuesdays 5:00 PM-7:00 PM | Jan 21, Mar 18, May 20, July 22, Sept 23, Nov 18 |
| Weed | Great Northern Services, 310 Boles St. | Thursdays 10:00 AM -11:30 AM | Jan 9, Mar 6, May 8, July 10, Sept 11, Nov 6 |
| Yreka | Yreka Community Resource Center, 201 S. Broadway | Thursdays 12:00 PM-2:00 PM | Feb 27, Apr 24, June 26, Aug 28, Oct 23, Dec 18 |
Download a printable PDF of the 2025 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
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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.
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