Welcome. You've come to the right place for food assistance.

Are you in need of food assistance? We offer a variety of options designed to help you access nourishing meals and connect you with the support that best fits your situation. If you're ot sure where to start, contact us directly and we'll help you navigate the options.

Connected Living is here to help

Food Bank Programs:

Emergency Food Program

• Who: Open to all qualified low-income Shasta County families (once per month).
• What: A mix of canned goods, dry goods, salvage, grocery recovery items, donated goods, and sometimes bakery/meat. Contents vary.
• When & Where: Distributed the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 100 Mercy Oaks Drive, Redding, CA.
• How: Register with a simple intake form at the distribution site. No pre-registration needed.

TEFAP (Commodities Program)

• Who: Open to all Shasta County residents who self-certify they meet income guidelines.
• What: Monthly distribution of government surplus commodities, typically including canned goods, dry goods, meat, and sometimes produce/dairy. Contents vary.
• How: Register with a simple intake form at the distribution site. No pre-registration needed.
• Need someone to pick up for you? Print and use the Alternative Pick up Request Form.

Senior Commodities Program (Senior Box)

• Who: Shasta County residents aged 60+ who meet income guidelines.
• What: A pre-packed box of shelf-stable goods (e.g., milk, juice, canned goods, dry goods). Content varies. First-come, first-served; pick up at your assigned site.
• How: Applications are currently being accepted. Register in advance (takes 30 days to process). Ask for an application in person or [print an online form] to sign and return.
• Need someone to pick up for you? Submit an Alternate Proxy Pick up Form at the food bank or a distribution site.

Foodbank Distributions

Access convenient food support at one of our 14 monthly distribution sites throughout Shasta County. Find your closest location by clicking the link below.

Food Bank Distribution Schedule
 

Congregate Meals

Our Senior Dining Centers provide vibrant community meals and social activities, actively combating isolation and promoting wellness for seniors. Below, you'll find the locations and days these engaging meals and activities are offered.

• Redding,CA (M-F) 11:30-1:00 Dignity Health Connected Living 100 Mercy Oaks Drive, Redding,CA 96003
• Burney,CA (M-F) 11:00-12:00 Word of Life Assembly 37341 CA-299 Burney, CA 96013
• Anderson,CA (T/TR) 11:30-12:15 Frontier Senior Center 2081 Frontier Trail, Anderson, CA 96007
• Shasta Lake, CA (W/F) 11:15-11:45 Boomtown Museum 1525 Median Ave, Shasta Lake, CA 96019
• Shingletown, CA (F) 12:00-12:45 Shingletown Medical Center 31285  HWY 44 Suite H, Shingletown, 96088
• Weaverville,CA (T) Milestone Wellness Center 250 B Main St Weaverville 96093

Meals on Wheels

A nutritious meal is served Monday through Friday to seniors aged 60 or older who are homebound due to an illness or physical disability and have no one to prepare a meal for them. Frozen meals are available for those who need weekend meals or live outside the local routing areas. The meals are approved by a registered dietician and meet 1/3 of the recommended daily dietary allowance.

For more information on Meals on Wheels, please email [email protected].