By Lauren Fisher, Hunger Relief Program Manager The Hunger Relief warehouse is nearly always bustling with incoming and outgoing food. While most folks see the distribution side of our operations and the movement of food, few see the hours of coordinating that go into our diverse sourcing strategy. Building a resilient Hunger Relief program means [...]
Every week, Sierra Community House rescues thousands of pounds of food from local grocery stores and redistributes it to neighbors across North Tahoe. Between June and November 2025 alone, monthly food rescue more than doubled, increasing from just over 10,000 pounds to more than 24,000 pounds of food per month kept out of landfills. Much of that work is coordinated by Madeline, Sierra [...]
At Sierra Community House, we’re deeply grateful for every person who wants to help fight hunger in our community. Many people wonder: Is it better to donate food or money? While both come from a generous place, financial donations often go even further — helping us make your support count in the biggest possible way. [...]
The Need With SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits delayed and still very much up in the air, many local families will be without critical support. As the only food pantry in the North Tahoe–Truckee region, Sierra Community House currently serves 700+ families each week—and we anticipate a 30% increase in demand in the coming weeks. Managing individual food drop-offs can be challenging for [...]
Beginning November 1st, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) benefits will be delayed until the federal government reopens and funding resumes, leaving many of our neighbors without critical support to put food on the table. We are already hearing from families who don’t know where their next meal will come [...]
The holiday season is a time of generosity and community—and many of our neighbors are feeling the strain of increased food costs and winter expenses. As giving becomes top of mind, we’re grateful for the individuals, businesses, and groups who want to support our Hunger Relief Program. To make sure your donation has the [...]
Patrick Kratzer, Director of Hunger Relief Operations at Sierra Community House Each September, we join the national movement to recognize Hunger Relief Action Month—a time to come together and and take action for the thousands of neighbors in North Tahoe-Truckee who face food insecurity. At Sierra Community House, we believe access to nutritious food [...]