Free food pantries Shasta and Tehama County

Free food pantries and groceries in Shasta and Tehama County.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Dozens of free food banks operate around Redding California. In a crisis, the pantries can be used by low to moderate income families for a free box of groceries, personal hygiene supplies or a hot meal. For those families that need long term support, there may be information on social services such as food stamps from CalFresh.

Find free food pantries near you below in Shasta and Tehama County as well as a phone number at the bottom of the page for more resources. The locations, which are based in Shasta and Tehama, provide assistance to thousands of families each year.

They may pass out a box of groceries that has fruits, canned goods, baby formula and more. Other resources may be goods such as Meals on Wheels, clothing, diapers for low income parents or they are involved in serving free holiday meals as well as snacks for children during the summer. Many locations also have free soup kitchens for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they help immigrants and Spanish speakers too.

The food pantries can also information on other resources targeted at low income families. So if a family just needs advice on where to turn to for a box of food, or maybe classes on budgeting or how to prepare a meal, these centers can assist. Hill Country Health And Wellness Center 29632 Highway 299 East Round Mountain, California, 96084: Phone - 530-337-5750 The non-profit provides an emergency food box program to the needy.

Caring Choices 1398 Ridgewood Drive Chico, CA, 95973: Main number is 530-899-3873: Food and home delivery of meals is for the disabled. Seventh-day Adventist Church - Dorcas Community Center: Address is 24052 Hoag Road: Corning, California, 96021 530-824-2753 The charity has free food (milk, bread and pastries).

There is also clothing for work or school, blankets for the homeless, and more. All food is donated from grocery stores in Shasta and Tehama County. Corning Christian Assistance 710 4th Street Corning, California, 96021 530-824-3866 Northern Valley Catholic Social Service 175 Solano Street Corning, CA, 96021 530-824-7670 Assistance ranges from applications to CalWORKS or food stamps as well as immigration services, Nutrition classes, Emergency food pantry, referrals, and ESL classes.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Tehama County Gleaners - Food Bank: Address - 25020 Tehama Vina Road: Los Molinos, California, 96055: Phone - 530-529-2264 USDA food and meals are for residents of Tehama County. Partners include the Recreation Center, Tehama County Food Gleaners, and the Masonic Hall. Tri County Community Network 37477 Main St.

Burney California: Call 335-4600 The non-profit helps clients shop for groceries, use coupons, eat healthy, and save money. All of this is key to long term stability. Even find more details on saving money when grocery shopping SDA Food and Clothing Program - Red Bluff 720 South Jackson Street Red Bluff, California, 96080: Dial the agency at 530-527-3733: Gently used clothing, school supplies, groceries, fruits, and other food items are passed out by volunteers.

Donations are always needed.

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

Salvation Army (Red Bluff) 940 Walnut Street Red Bluff, CA, 96080: Phone - 530-527-8530 Social services from the non-profit include shelter and financial aid for bills or housing. Seasonal programs include free back to school supplies, free Christmas meals and gifts for children, and hot meals too.

Faith-Based Emergency Assistance

The Redding location of the Salvation Army is at 2691 Larkspur Lane, Redding, California, 96002. For an application to their pantry, dial 530-222-2207. True North, Inc. / Grassroots For Kids 7752 Ponderosa Way Shingletown, CA, 96088 530-474-4220 The free Food Closet is an option for Eastern Shasta County and the city of Shingletown.

The charity passed out canned and dried foods, fruits, baby formula, as well as produce. Shasta Senior Services 7752 Ponderosa Way Shingletown, California, 96088 530-226-3071 The main service is the Senior Brown Bag Program. They also offer Meals on Wheels for the homebound. They also offer classes on applying for Medicare or other government aid.

Anderson-Cottonwood Christian Assistance: Main address - 2220 North Street: Anderson, California, 96007: For hours, call 530-365-4220: Gasoline vouchers, bus passed, food, and more is passed out to qualified working poor residents. Northern California Veterans Museum & Heritage Center 3300 Bechelli, Suite D Redding, CA, 9600:

Free Vehicle Programs

They assist military families and individuals. Emergency food, counseling, care repairs, and more is offered. Case managers help Shasta County families apply for medical, free dental and vision care as well as provide other information.

There are items for babies too, including food, formula and diapers.

Food Assistance and Food Banks

Shasta-Trinity-Tehama HIV Food Bank: PO Box 493283 Redding California, 96049

211 Information and Referral Services

530-223-2118 Delivery is available in Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity County. Food and other assistance is only for people who have HIV/AIDS. Ono-Igo Community Church 6287 Placer Road Igo, California, 96047: Telephone - 530-396-2277: Living Hope Compassion Ministries 1043 State Street Redding, CA, 96001: Number - 530-243-8066

Employment and Job Training

The charity has once a month food, clothing vouchers for job seekers, job training, counseling, and other support. People Of Progress: Address: 1242 Center Street Redding, CA, 9600: Main phone - 530-243-3811: Assistance includes diapers for single moms and blankets for the homeless. There is also emergency food, Personal care/hygiene items, and applications to free school lunches and CalFresh.

Fall River Community Food Pantry: Dial 530-336-5304 for information. Shingletown Grassroots Food Pantry: The address is 7752 Ponderosa Way, Shingletown: The location is the same as BlackButte Elementary School, room 19): Phone number is 474 - 4220: Appointments are needed for emergency food ,groceries, cereal, and other staples.

Redding Loaves And Fishes 1180 Industrial Street, Suite A Redding, CA, 96001 530-241-1108 Various social services are given. the pantry may have fresh eggs, boxes of food, and more is offered. There is also clothes, cleaning and hygiene supplies, and more. Both monetary donations and other support from the community is appreciated.

Community Action Agency Services

Community Action of Tehama County: They help with applications to government assistance in California or nationwide. This may be CalFresh food stamps, USDA commodities, WIC vouchers and more. Continue with

Community Action Agency Services

Tehama County Community Action Agency assistance programs St. Francis Of Assisi Parish 37464 Juniper Avenue Burney, California, 96013 530-335-2372 Groceries may be beans, rice, peanut butter, soup, fruits and veggies. Distributes food in Tehama and Shasta. Shasta Senior Nutrition Program: Address is 100 Mercy Oaks Drive: Redding, CA, 96003: Phone - 530-226-3071 Regardless of age, anyone from the region can use the Emergency Food Program.

Grace Community Bible Church: Address: 20218 Tamarack Avenue Burney, California, 96013 530-335-2367 Solid Rock Foursquare Church 20343 Tamarack Avenue Burney, California, 96013 530-335-2587 Shasta Lake United Methodist Church 1509 Hardenbrook Avenue Shasta Lake City, California, 96019: Call 530-241-5000 or 530-275-6353.

Appointments are required to use the free food pantry. First Baptist Church 1501 McConnell Avenue Shasta Lake, CA, 96019: Dial 530-275-3568 The charity has breakfast meals, clothing, and groceries from the pantry. Clothing is also available for school or work, and Christmas meals are served as well.

Food For The Hungry PO Box 28 Los Molinos California, 96055: Main phone - 530-228-2662: The agency covers Southeast Tehama County, including Gerber, Los Molinos,, Tehama, and Vine). Find additional food programs or soup kitchens: The Feeding America affiliate can be called at 530.226.3071.

The agency will offer referrals to additional pantries and soup kitchens in the area.