In the Press

As published in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on Wednesday, August 8th, 2018. Download a pdf of the article: "Free lunch program...." … [Read more...] about Free lunch program fed hundreds of kids over summer

(As published in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, July 4th, 2018. ) Great Northern Services is celebrating the many accomplishments of Bonnie Kubowitz as she retires from her nine-year stint as executive director of the local nonprofit. Marie-Josée Wells, who has been with Great … [Read more...] about Great Northern Services announces leadership change

(As announced in the Mt. Shasta Area News on Wednesday, June 13th) All children from our community are invited to enjoy free lunches again this summer through the Great Northern Services’ Summer Lunch program. Kids can find healthy meals, fun activities, and a chance to see their friends at nine … [Read more...] about Free Summer Lunch program for kids begins again

(As announced in the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on May 23rd, 2018) A work of art created by Butteville Elementary School students on display at Great Northern Services (GNS) recently sold to a private collector. The Deer Skull Lamp-- a project created in 2017 by Chet Kyle’s 4th grade class—was … [Read more...] about Butteville Student Art Piece sells from GNS Community Room

(As announced in the Siskiyou Daily News on May 8th, 2018 and the Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers on May 16th, 2016) Due to changes in state regulations this year, Great Northern Services has more funding available for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “In the first quarter of … [Read more...] about Energy Assistance is available for more residents of Siskiyou County

Enrollment in this season’s Mt. Shasta Fresh program opens Monday, May 7th. The program makes fresh fruits and vegetables available for free to income-eligible Mount Shasta City residents during the summer months. Made possible by the city’s Community Development Block Grant funding, Mt. Shasta … [Read more...] about Mt. Shasta Fresh: free produce enrollment opening May 7th!

(As announced in Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018) Tailgate Produce Parties return to Siskiyou County starting on May 8th. This popular program allows residents who income qualify to select free, fresh produce for their households. Built on a “Donate Don’t Dump” Foodlink … [Read more...] about Free produce tailgate parties returning

(As announced in Mt. Shasta Area Newspapers, Wednesday, April 18th, 2018) Despite what the recent weather might imply, summer and the end of the academic year are just around the corner. For many families in Siskiyou County this means an end to the free or discounted meals their children receive … [Read more...] about Free summer food program gets $2000 Boost

(Press release from the National CACFP Sponsors Association) Austin, TX, February 23, 2018 - In February, The National Child Nutrition Foundation awarded 14 scholarships to the National Child Nutrition Conference to be held in San Antonio, TX April 19-21, 2018. There were over 800 submissions and … [Read more...] about Heather Solus of GNS Awarded the National Child Nutrition Foundation Scholarship