Weekly Food Distributions
Sierra Community House Food Distributions:
- Community Pantry Food Distribution takes place every Tuesday from 12-6 p.m. at our Truckee Warehouse – 12116 Chandelle Way Unit 2D, Truckee.
- Walk-Up Food distribution takes place every Wednesday from 3-4:30 p.m. at our Kings Beach Office – 265 Bear St, Kings Beach.
- Drive-Through Food Distribution takes place every Thursday from 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church – 341 Village Blvd., Incline Village.
- All are welcome, services are free, and no proof of income, ID, or other documents are required to receive services.
- If you need an alternative way to access food assistance, please call 775-545-4083 or email [email protected].
Home Delivery Service
Sierra Community House is returning to its pre COVID operations, and we are encouraging all home delivery recipients to attend in person food distribution. All households regardless of the situation will continue to qualify for Sierra Community House food assistance. The application process will determine if a household qualifies for home delivery within the new criteria.
For community members to qualify for home delivery, the revised qualifications are:
Homebound or housebound – an individual cannot leave their home without difficulty. This is usually due but not limited to advanced age, illness, or a disability.
Short term emergency need – external referral or approval by Sierra Community House is required (ie car broken down, injury, family emergency). Please let us know of your situation and we can offer our services or refer you to a partner agency to help during this time.
*We will continue to use our best judgement to make qualification decisions. Situations are complex and we will not attempt to define every possible scenario, because some would still be missed. The above definition will hold as the framework and guiding principle for decision making.
Home Delivery Cancellation
If you no longer require a Blue Bag home delivery, please complete this form to be removed from our home delivery list. You can sign up again at any time using the Blue Bag Home Delivery Service Signup Sheet above.
Program Contact
For more information on these programs,
please contact the Director of Hunger Relief at (775) 545-4083
or email us at [email protected]
Emergency & Cooking Compromised Food Box
A limited number of boxes of non-perishable food items are available at the following locations. Please call ahead of your visit as hours may be subject to change.
Other Hunger Relief Services
Let’s Talk Turkey
Each year, Sierra Community House (formerly Project MANA) helps hundreds of local families have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving through the Let’s Talk Turkey Food Distribution.
CalFresh Application Assistance
CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. CalFresh is a federal supplemental nutrition program for low-income families and individuals that meet certain income guidelines. If you think you might qualify, Sierra Community House can help you fill out your application and send in the necessary paperwork. Call 530-546-0952 for more information.
Food Donations
In addition to partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, and the Food Bank of Nevada County, Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief Program depends heavily on the support of the local community. Please know, however, that 60% of all food donations come in during the holiday season/year-end. The increased amount of food donations create logistical challenges to our capacity. Please be patient with us as we process your interest in donating food.
In order to work together more effectively to serve our community, please consider creative options during food drive season. Email [email protected] for interest.
Virtual Food Drives
Virtual Food Drives are ideal. The food banks have incredible buying power and may be able to do substantially more with your dollar than you. Sierra Community House can provide an entire meal for $2.38! That is substantially less than the cost of purchasing a single item at the grocery store! Complete an application for a Virtual Food Drive.
Traditional Food Drive
If a Traditional Food Drive is your only option, please email us at [email protected] to make arrangements.
