The Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Church provides free food, clothing, and supportive services to people in need in the Auburn area.

Services include:

• Clothing closet, food pantry, hygiene kits, and showers
• Community garden, fruit orchard, and fresh produce during harvest season
• Computer resource center and children’s play area
• Referrals to other local organizations and churches
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health, and chiropractic services through the Auburn Renewal Center (located on church grounds)

Service schedule:

• Monday (Unsheltered individuals): Clothing, shoes, bedding, hygiene kits, hot showers, toiletries, sack and hot lunches
• Tuesday (Sheltered individuals & families): Clothing, diapers, baby wipes, kitchen items, linens, groceries (including USDA food and produce from the garden/orchard), and access to a computer for family or job connection needs

Web pages

• Home - https://www.aubsda.org/
• Community Services - https://www.aubsda.org/communityserv…

St. Vincent de Paul provides a Bags Program that offers grocery delivery to homebound seniors or people with disabilities living in the cities of Roseville and Rocklin.

Services include:

• One delivery of groceries per month, delivered directly to the client's residence
  

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Web pages

• Home - https://www.placersvdp.com/
• Bags Home Delivery Program - https://www.placersvdp.com/get-help/#bags

CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries.

CalFresh provides people with electronic “debit” cards (known as EBT) which they can use to buy most foods at many grocery stores, farmers markets, and some corner markets/gas stations.

Applying for CalFresh

• Californians can visit BenefitsCal.com or GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 877-847-3663 (FOOD)
• CalFresh is a low income program; the gross income limit is 200% of the Federal Poverty Line
  • That said, CalFresh program rules are complex; some income is not countable, and some individuals with income below 200% FPL may not qualify for CalFresh

ebtEDGE

• The ebtEDGE application provides EBT cardholders with increased card/account management tools
• It can be downloaded from the app store, or accessed via a web browser

Additional notes:

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The Nevada County Department of Social Services provides information on how to replace food that was lost or damaged in a qualifying emergency using CalFresh.

A form must be submitted within 10 days of the end of an event, such as a power outage. Sometimes counties extend the deadline beyond 10 days.

To Apply for Replacement Benefits

Complete and submit Replacement or Disaster Supplement Affidavit (CF 303) to apply for CalFresh replacement benefits after disaster.

• In Person | Nevada County Department of Social Services suggests that people come in person to a DSS office for most efficient service.
• Online | BenefitsCal.com

Forms

Fax the completed form to 530-265-9860.

• English CF 303 form
• Spanish CF 303 form

Locations

• Grass Valley | Brighton Greens
  • 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949
  • 530-265-1340
• Nevada City | Eric Rood Administrative Center
  • 950 Maidu Ave, Suite 120, Nevada City, CA 95959
  • 530-265-1340
• Truckee | Nevada Cou…

The Placer County Department of Human Services provides information on how to replace food that was lost or damaged in a qualifying emergency using CalFresh.

A form must be submitted within 10 days of the end of an event, such as a power outage. Sometimes counties extend the deadline beyond 10 days.

To Apply for Replacement Benefits

Complete and submit Replacement or Disaster Supplement Affidavit (CF 303) to apply for CalFresh replacement benefits after disaster.

• In Person | People can visit an in-person office for service.
• Online | BenefitsCal.com

Forms

Fax the completed form to 530-265-9860.

• English CF 303 form
• Spanish CF 303 form

Locations

• Auburn | Human Services Office
  • 11434 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
  • 888-385-5160
• Rocklin | Human Services Office
  • 1000 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 220, Rocklin, CA 95765
  • 888-385-5160
• North Lake Tahoe | Human Services Office
  • 5225 N Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
  • 888-385-5160

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2096/Human-Services
• Benefits Replacement Forms -
  • Engl…

The Grass Valley School District operates a Community Connection Center offering support for Grass Valley School District students.

Services offered include:

• Food Pantry | Non-perishable items are available year-round, and fresh produce can be obtained weekly during the school year by appointment
  
• Diapers | Available in multiple sizes
• Oral Hygiene Supplies | Available for youth and adults
• COVID-19 Supplies | Including tests, masks, and hand sanitizer
• Technology Access | Free Wi-Fi and access to laptops
  
• Referrals | Connections to Grass Valley and Nevada County services
• Workshops and Support Groups | Weekly meetings, clubs, and support sessions
• Therapy Services | Clinical counseling available

Additional notes:

The Community Connection Center only serves families belonging to the Grass Valley School District. However, Their workshops, classes, and events are open to the public.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.gvsd.us/

Sierra Roots provides weekly meals and clothing to people who are homeless. Clothing, including socks and shoes, is available every week. Individuals can get clothing once every two weeks.

During winter months, lunch served on Thursdays at 11:30am at the First Community Church at 300 Main Street, Nevada City.

During summer months, Thursday lunches are served at 11:30am at Pioneer Park, 421 Nimrod Street in Nevada City in the picnic area near the horseshoe pits.

Web pages

• Home - https://sierra-roots.org/

First United Methodist Church (FUMC) offers the Helping Hands Feeding Ministry.

Services include:

• A weekly community meal service
• An indoor space to eat the meal

Web pages

• Home - http://www.firstumcroseville.org/

Denios Farmers Market offers a large outdoor market with affordable produce and a vendor-friendly token system for CalFresh/EBT shoppers.

Services include:

• Low-cost fresh fruits and vegetables
• CalFresh/EBT cards through a token exchange system
• Large weekend market with wide produce selection
• Smaller Friday market with a variety of options
• EBT token office, centrally located within the produce area

Free Food Distributions:

• When? 8-10am | November 7th and December 5th, 2025
• Where? 1401 Church Street, Roseville, CA 95678

Web pages

• Home - https://deniosmarket.com/

St. Vincent de Paul provides a Dining Room program which provides a warm, prepared meal three days a week, and a cold meal two days a week.

Volunteers create and serve balanced meals to hundreds of clients each week. All are welcome.

The Dining Room operates:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12-1:30pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 2:30-4pm
• Closed Friday and Monday

Additional notes:

A free meal is available to both homeless and low-income people and families in Roseville every day of the week.​

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placersvdp.com/
• Dining Room Program - https://www.placersvdp.com/get-help/#bags