Please Note: All resource information has been confirmed by Butte-Glenn 2-1-1 Staff. However, resource information is subject to change based on the availability, capacity, and discretion of the resource provider. Please consider checking in with providers ahead of time to ensure availability of services
Call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 to learn about the food pantries and distribution days available in your community in Butte and Glenn counties.
Paradise Adventist Church- Love Paradise- Paradise Adventist Church, in partnership with Love Paradise, is offering a grocery assistance and delivery program for Camp Fire survivors affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This service is free (for groceries up to $50) and requires registration. Please Note: Camp Fire survivors may access the Love Delivers program twice per month for grocery assistance. However, if a survivor would like access to free-delivery, Love Delivery may accommodate that service once per week. Holiday Market is willing to accept CalFresh for the amount above $50, however, Camp Fire survivors must go to the store themselves to complete the transaction. Please use the following steps:
- Complete the Love Delivers application please at the following link: https://bit.ly/2VMxQww
- Receive Initial Email from Love Delivers-either acceptance or denial into program
- Email grocery list to lovedelivers@paradiseadventist.org with your full name and date in the subject line
- You will receive $50 worth of grocery assistance through Holiday Market. If your grocery bill goes above $50, Love Delivers will process a credit or debit card for the difference.
- Your groceries will be delivered for free as soon as full-payment has been received.
Paradise Adventist Church- Food Box Giveaway-**COVID-19 Update: Distributions will be held in the parking lot and participants are asked to practice social distancing and wear face coverings when attending distribution. Upon request: Food distribution can be delivered to the vehicle during the distribution if called ahead.** Offering a weekly distribution of food boxes that contain fresh produce as well as dairy, eggs, cheese and meat. Boxes are first come, first served, while supplies last. Drop in during distribution hours. Available Mondays from 10am-2pm or until supplies run out.Located at Paradise Adventist Church parking lot, 5720 Academy Drive, Paradise
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano- Providing food to anyone in need, no questions asked. Food items available to participants will vary at each distribution but always include shelf stable milk, grains, a protein source, and fresh fruit or vegetables. This pantry will be operational as long as there is a demonstrated need from the community. Participants will be asked if they are survivors of any of the recent disaster but no ID is required and anyone in need will be provided food. **COVID-19 Update- The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano will maintain operations as a drive-thru distribution in order to maintain social distancing. Participants are encouraged not to leave their cars in order to assist in maintaining the safety of those distributing food. Participants who do not have a vehicle will still be able to access the food distribution, but will be asked to maintain (at least) a 6ft distance from those distributing food. Facebook: www.facebook.com/foodbankccs
- Distribution occurs on the first and third Fridays of the month from 10am-12pm. Participants are asked to not arrive before 9:30am. *Please note new hours. New hours will be in effect for all upcoming distributions until further notice*
- Distributions will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 667 E. 1st Avenue, Chico
First Christian Church – Paradise– Offering food to individuals and families. Food pantry will be operated as a drive-thru distribution, and participants will remain in their car throughout the food distribution process. All are welcome, and anyone in need can receive dry goods, water, canned foods, snacks, and produce. Food distribution will depend on family size. Food will be provided while supplies last. Available in Paradise (5738 Pentz Road, Paradise – Corner of Pearson and Pentz Road) every Saturday from 11am-1pm, every Sunday (after church) Noon – 2pm or until supplies run out. **COVID-19 Update- First Christian Church Food Distribution will be operated as a drive-thru distribution, and participants will remain in their car throughout the food distribution process.**
Paradise Alliance Church- Community Dinner- Offering a free dinner to the ridge community every Thursday night from 5:30pm-6:30 pm. The Paradise Alliance Church Community Dinner is available to Camp Fire survivors and all interested individuals. COVID-19 Update- The Church office is temporarily closed, and the phone will not be answered at this time. Questions and requests for more information may be directed to the church via email to churchoffice@paradisecma.org . Meals can be picked up at the North Side Drive-Thru at 6491 Clark Road, Paradise
Community Action Agency – North State Food Bank Distribution – Food commodities distribution schedule. First come, first serve. Please note: the “City” does not indicate WHERE the food will be distributed, but rather who the food is intended for. Locations will have commodities for the intended city.**COVID-19 Update– All currently scheduled distribution events through the North State Food Bank of the Community Action Agency will be maintained. The North State Food Bank will increase the amount of food available to seniors and families in need. Those attending all food distribution events are encouraged to practice safe distancing and sanitizing of hands to minimize the spread of COVID-19.** Changes to the Distribution Schedule are happening frequently, please see facebook page for updates to scheduled distribution events:
https://www.facebook.com/ButteAction/
| DATE | City | Location | Time | |
| 08/10 | Gridley Biggs | St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 410 Jackson St Biggs Methodist Church, 441 C Street | 10:30am – 11:30am 9am-11am / 6pm-7pm | |
| 08/11 | Chico Forest Ranch Cohasset | Rhema Word of Faith, 574 E. 12th Street Mt. Joy Bible Fellowship, 15522 Nople Community Hall, 11 Maple Creek Ranch Road | 10am-11:30am 11am-Noon 11am-1pm | |
| 08/17 | Concow Paradise | Pines Hardware, 11300 Miller Flat Road 1st Baptist Church, 6500 Clark Road | 8:30am-9:30am 10am-11:30am | |
| 08/19 | Willows Elk Creek Stonyford Berry Creek Magalia Bangor Stirling City Feather Falls Forbestown Clippermills Palermo | 1st Southern Baptist Church, 112 N. Yolo Street Elk Creek Grange, 145 Church Street Community Church, 179 Geary Harts Mill, 9476 Oro Quincy Hwy Magalia Community Center, 13700 Skyway Bangor Community Church, 7419 Oro Bangor Hwy Community Hall, 17044 Old Skyway CLOSED Until further notice Forbestown Market (Community Center) Grizzly Creek Christian Fellowship,12140 La Porte Rd Palermo Family Bible Church, 2570 N. Villa | Noon-1pm 9am-Noon 10:30am- 11:30 am 10am-11:00am 11am-3pm 9am-10am 9am-11am 9am-11am 10am-Noon 9am- 1pm 9am-10am | |
| 08/20 | Orland | First Lutheran Church, 19 Colusa Street | 9am-11am | |
| 08/21 | Hamilton City | Evangelical Church, 490 Los Robles | 8am- 11am | |
| 08/25 | Thermalito Oroville Maxwell | New Life Church, 10th and Grand Hope Center, 1950 Kitrick Ave, Bldg A Parks & Recreational Dist. 64 Oak Street | 7am-10am 8:30am-10:30am 10am-Noon | |
| 08/26 | Colusa Williams | Senior Center, 901 Parkhill Williams Community Church, 315 9th Street | 8:30am-10:30am 8am-11am |
Paradise First Baptist Church– Food Pantry- Offering a food pantry open to all fire survivors and those in need. Families can pick up a box of groceries, bottled drinking water, and prayer is also offered. No restrictions. ID is not required. Open Tuesdays and Fridays from 12pm(noon)- 4pm. Located at First Baptist Church in Paradise, 6500 Clark Road, Paradise. **COVID-19 Update- The food pantry will be operated as a drive-thru pantry in order to practice necessary social distancing. The drive thru food pantry will be available Tuesday and Friday from noon to 4pm.**
Magalia Community Church- Resource and Recovery Center- Offering food to those impacted by wildfires. The distribution center offers supplies based on donations received. Food offered may include fresh fruit and vegetables, commodities, and non-perishable food. Available to all Fire Survivors. Fire survivors should must bring a photo ID, such as a California Driver’s License or California ID, and proof of impact through a burn scar address. Survivors may access services through the distribution center once a week. Social distancing measures will be put in place during distribution. Individuals who do not comply with the social distancing measures will be asked to leave. Face coverings are not required since social distancing measures will be put in place. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday: 11am-2pm. Drop in to access services. Upon arrival, please check in at the Magalia Community Church’s Firehouse, 13734 Old Skyway, Magalia ( next door to the church property) Please call the church for questions at 530-877-7963, please note: the phone will only be answered during MCC’s normal hours of operation. Magalia Community Church is located at 13700 Old Skyway in Magalia
Paradise Gleaners- **COVID-19 Update: At this time, Members and prospective members are required to stand outside for pick up of food items. If you are unable to get out of your vehicle, or have been exposed to Covid or have symptoms, please call ahead to receive boxed goods curbside.** Provides pantry goods and fresh produce selected and boxed by volunteers. Hygiene supplies and pet food are now also available. Drop in during program hours, M-F: 9am-2pm or by appointment, call (530) 815-5489. Cost: Ages 54 and younger: $10/week. Ages 55+ $20/month. Please note that participants will leave the Gleaners with ~$200-300 worth of groceries.
- Food Supplement (Public): M, W, F
- Food Supplement (Sponsors): T, Th
- Home School: M-F (bread and eggs)
Drop in to join membership. Picking up food for another individual is allowed for those who are unable to pick up their own food. Phone: 530-815-5489 available M-F: 5am-11am. Answering machine after hours. Find on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paradisegleaners