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 [...]
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 [...]
MEDIA ALERT September 17, 2025 Sierra Community House’s 35th Annual Chocolate & Wine Festival: Under One Sky Returns October 25 What: Each year, Sierra Community House provides vital support to more than 7,000 North Tahoe-Truckee residents through hunger relief, crisis intervention, legal aid, and family-strengthening programs. On Saturday, October 25, the community is invited to [...]
This month, we are filled with gratitude as we celebrate Rocio’s 10-year anniversary as a Promotora with Sierra Community House. Over the past decade, she has walked alongside neighbors in their hardest moments, connecting them with resources, hope, and encouragement. What began as her own journey of healing has grown into a legacy of compassion [...]
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 [...]
Sierra Community House (SCH) is seeking proposals from experienced mural artists for the creation of a compelling, indoor mural in the Hunger Relief Community Pantry located in Truckee. The mural will serve as a visual representation of the food security mission of the Hunger Relief Program and is intended to inspire, welcome, and inform [...]
After nearly two decades of exceptional service, we are both grateful and bittersweet as we announce the retirement of Karin Paris, our esteemed Human Resources Director. Karin has been an invaluable part of our team, providing unwavering support and guidance, and has played a critical role in shaping the workplace culture we cherish today. [...]
Sierra Community House is happy to welcome back Deidre Ledford Martin. With a long history of leadership and heart-centered service in our community, Deidre returns to the team in a new role, bringing her dedication and deep understanding of our mission full circle. Deidre served as Executive Director of Project MANA for 3.5 years, [...]
This month, we proudly celebrate Aníbal’s 10-year anniversary as the Director of Community Engagement at Sierra Community House! For the past decade, Aníbal has been a driving force in building strong community connections, empowering individuals, and fostering meaningful engagement. His time at Sierra Community House has expanded our programs and recently brought on board [...]