Emergency Food Boxes
Our flagship service that began in 1986 and continues in similar style today. Clients who are registered with our agency may receive up to ten emergency boxes per calendar year, each a three-day supply of nutritionally balanced fresh foods and staples. Distribution address is 780 So. Davis Ave., Weed CA. Hours are each Wednesday, from 11am to 3pm (with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, see below). This program is available to low-income residents of South Siskiyou County, California.
Those wishing to access our services should bring several documents on their first visit:
- Photo ID
- Proof of residence in South Siskiyou County (Pacific Power bills, rent/lease agreements, etc.).
- Proof of residence for everyone living in the home that you wish to pick up food for (mail addressed to them at your home, rent/lease agreements with their names listed, health insurance cards for minor children, etc.).
- Proof of income for the entire household.
At this time, we are not able to provide transportation to or from our pantry. Please arrange transportation yourself. If walking, please bring a wheeled cart or suitcase to take your food home with you.
For questions, please call 530-408-6115 and leave a clear message. We will call you back as soon as possible.
This program made possible by the Modoc-Siskiyou Community Action Agency, Weed Union Elementary School District, Grocery Outlet (Weed, CA), Ray's Food Place (Mt. Shasta & Weed, CA), proceeds from Run for Food, North State Giving Tuesday and caring donors.
Community Dehydrator
Open to everyone in South Siskiyou County, this program allows for the safe storage of abundant produce to be used throughout the year. Our 20-rack commercial drying unit accommodates large amounts of vegetables and fruit. It can be programmed at many different settings. Food must be prepared prior to arrival at our pantry. Please call for information on dehydrator scheduling. (530) 408-6115.
Made possible by Shasta Valley Rotary Club (Yreka CA) and Sue Tavalero.
Thanksgiving Boxes
Our founders felt it was important for each family to enjoy a day of gratitude in the comfort of their own home. We are happy to carry on that tradition again this year with a distribution on the Monday prior to Thanksgiving Day. Each box contains ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Each family interested in receiving a box must submit an application, which are accepted while supplies are available. Please call or check social media sites. Distribution is held on Monday of Thanksgiving week at 780 S. Davis Ave., Weed.
Please call 530-408-6115 for questions.
Made possible by The Ford Family Foundation (Roseburg, OR) and Cal Ore Produce (Tulelake, CA).
Financial Literacy
A recent $5,000 grant from Pacific Power Foundation will support financial literacy curriculum in Weed High School and some area Charter schools beginning Fall 2024
As providers of emergency food for the last 25 years, Siskiyou Food Assistance notes that 18% of the families we have served are generationally dependent on our services. The poverty rate in Siskiyou County is approximately 16.6%. That situation isn't sustainable for SFA and other area services or for those without the tools to do better. This fact drives our passion to support financial literacy education in our area.
Two years ago, one of our board members offered to pay for the curriculum for Weed High School. The students enjoyed the format of online pre-testing, instructional videos with a variety of speakers, live discussion with instructors and online post-tests. The staff appreciated the depth of coverage it provided for each financial concept (an average of 45 minutes each week for 10 weeks). The students showed an average of 22% increase in understanding the concepts taught over pre-test scores.
Made possible by a grant from Pacific Power Foundation (Portland, OR) and support from Ramsey Solutions (Franklin,TN).
Farmers Market
May - September - Every Wednesday at Bel Air Park - 3:30 pm - 6 pm
Use your Cal Fresh (EBT) benefits, WIC coupons, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons at the Weed Farmers Market!
With support from Dignity Health and City of Weed.
