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
| City | Location | Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Springs | Mayten Fire Hall, 7422 Hwy A-12 | Thursdays 3:00-4:00 PM | Feb 23, Apr 27, June 22, Aug 24, Oct 26, Dec 28 |
| Cecilville | Delivery: call 530-938-4115 ext. 116 for details | ||
| Dorris | Butte Valley Community Park | Thursdays 12:00-2:00 PM | Jan 26, Mar 23, May 25, July 27, Sept 28, Nov 30 |
| Dunsmuir | Dunsmuir 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 Pkwy | Thursdays 2:30-4:00 PM | Feb 9, Apr 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14 |
| 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 12:30-2:00 PM | Feb 9, Apr 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14 |
| Gazelle | 18425 Old Hwy 99 | Thursdays 9:15-10:30 AM | Feb 9, Apr 13, June 8, Aug 10, Oct 12, Dec 14 |
| Greenview | Valley Oaks Senior Center | Fridays 10:00-11:30 AM | Feb 10, Apr 14, June 9, Aug 11, Oct 13, Dec 15 |
| Happy Camp | Happy 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 |
| Hornbrook | Hornbrook Community Bible Church, 430 Henley Hornbrook Road | Thursdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Feb 23, Apr 27, June 22, Aug 24, Oct 26, Dec 28 |
| Horse Creek | Horse Creek Community Church | Thursdays 12:00-1:30 PM | Feb 2, Apr 6, June 1, Aug 3, Oct 5, Dec 7 |
| Klamath River | Klamath River Community Center | Thursdays 11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Feb 2, Apr 6, June 1, Aug 3, Oct 5, Dec 7 |
| McCloud | McCloud 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 |
| Montague | Methodist Church - 120 S. 12th Street | Thursdays 11:30 AM -1:00 PM | Feb 23, Apr 27, June 22, Aug 24, Oct 26, Dec 28 |
| Mt. Shasta | St. Barnabas Church, 701 Lassen Ln. | Thursdays 3:00-4:30 PM | May 11, July 13, Sept 14, Nov 9 |
| 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. | Thursdays 5:00-7:00 PM | Jan 26, Mar 23, May 25, July 27, Sept 28, Nov 30 |
| Weed | Great Northern Services, 310 Boles St. | Thursdays 10:00 -11:30 AM | Jan 12, Mar 9, May 11, July 13, Sept 14, Nov 9 |
| Yreka | Yreka Community Resource Center, 201 S. Broadway | Thursdays 12:00-2:00 PM | Feb 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
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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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(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
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