Team up with Great Northern Services and other community leaders to kick start the Summer Food Program in Weed by attending the forum on Wednesday, May 13th, from 5 pm – 8 pm upstairs at the Mt. Shasta Brewery, 360 College Avenue in Weed. Who should attend? “Parents and community members who … [Read more...] about MAY 13TH FORUM SEEKS CHAMPIONS TO KICK START SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
GNS PUBLISHES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Great Northern Services (GNS) announces the publication of their 2014 Annual Report. View it online at www.gnservices.org “This past year, Great Northern was involved in projects all over Siskiyou County,” says GNS Executive Director, Bonnie Kubowitz. The report features GNS program … [Read more...] about GNS PUBLISHES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Pacific Power Foundation Helps Fund Summer Snack Programs
Crystal Aston (left) and GNS Executive Director, Bonnie Kubowitz (right) receive a $4,000 check from Pacific Power Foundation regional rep Todd Andres to help kick off a summer snack bag program for Siskiyou County elementary aged school children. Great Northern has high hopes that this pilot summer … [Read more...] about Pacific Power Foundation Helps Fund Summer Snack Programs
Mt. Shasta City Opens Security Deposit Assistance Program
In a program made possible by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the City of Mt. Shasta is offering assistance to qualified residents to meet their rental security deposits. “We designed the program to improve opportunities for safe, affordable housing,” says Crystal Aston, program manager … [Read more...] about Mt. Shasta City Opens Security Deposit Assistance Program
New Food Program Delivery Van Arrives in Weed
After losing their delivery van in the Boles Fire and just in time for turkey deliveries to community Christmas basket programs, Great Northern got word that major funding was designated for the purchase of a new refrigerated food van from an anonymous donor through the Community Disaster Relief … [Read more...] about New Food Program Delivery Van Arrives in Weed
UPDATE ON EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Great Northern Commodities distribution continues as scheduled throughout the county. November 12, 2014 Emergency Food Distributions Families affected by the Boles Fire may receive gift cards for grocery shopping beginning Wednesday, Nov 12th at the Family and Community Resource Center … [Read more...] about UPDATE ON EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Drought Food Assistance Boxes to be Distributed in Scott Valley and Dorris
Has your ability to obtain or grow food been impacted severely by the drought? Drought Food Assistance Program (DFAP) food boxes will be distributed by Great Northern in Fort Jones on Thursday, November 13th and Wednesday, December 10th to residents of Siskiyou County. These emergency food boxes … [Read more...] about Drought Food Assistance Boxes to be Distributed in Scott Valley and Dorris
Now Accepting Applications – Mt. Shasta Senior Snow Removal Program
FREE SNOW REMOVAL IN MT. SHASTA FOR ELIGIBLE SENIORS AGED 62 and Over The City of Mt. Shasta is accepting applications for their CDBG funded free snow removal program for eligible seniors living within the city limits from October 6 - October 20, 2014. This is a first come-first served program … [Read more...] about Now Accepting Applications – Mt. Shasta Senior Snow Removal Program
Great Northern Commodities Needs PAPER Grocery Bags
Due to the Boles Fire and the total loss of Great Northern's food warehouse, there is an immediate need to repopulate supplies for its commodities program. This is a separate need from that for the Boles Fire Food Distribution happening at Great Northern's interim office building until it can … [Read more...] about Great Northern Commodities Needs PAPER Grocery Bags