Safe Space Chico

10/13/2026

Community Action Agency of Butte County’s North State Food Bank is hosting a free drive-through food distribution on Friday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until supplies run out.

Food insecurity affects more of our neighbors than we might realize. Please help spread the word so this resource reaches the people who need it!

The Community Action Agency of Butte County’s North State Food Bank will host a free drive-through tailgate food distribution in Chico on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to

10/13/2026

One of the best gives the community has to offer, from The Black Resiliency Project, one of the best organizations in the community. This is mutual aid at its finest!

Bags will be availiable everyone 🍎❤️

10/13/2026

Every winter, our volunteers help make Safe Space a place of warmth, refuge and community for neighbors who need somewhere safe to go.

Whether you're a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you! Interested? Scan the QR code to get started. We'll be in touch!

10/13/2026

Good food, local ownership and a little extra love for our community! Chico Natural Foods Cooperative is wrapping up its annual Owner Drive on October 15. Membership starts at just $20 a year! We love seeing community-owned businesses thrive right here in Chico.

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the histories, cultures and continuing contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Safe Space Chico acknowledges that we live and work on the ancestral homelands of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, whose connection to this land continues today.

We encourage our neighbors to learn more directly from the Tribe: https://www.mechoopda-nsn.gov/

10/09/2026

Chico’s homelessness conversation continues. Safe Space believes shelter, services and resources are essential to lasting stability.

Homelessness is a public health issue—not simply a matter of where someone sleeps.

The proposed changes would allow misdemeanor charges for illegal camping even when no shelter space is available.

10/09/2026

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from October 8 to October 11.

10/08/2026

Naturally, despite the reality that those grappling with being unhoused have yet to be consulted about any policy, debate abounds and without solution. Ahead of a brutal Super El Niño brewing, time grows short.

Two clashing philosophies on homelessness raised tensions during the Oct. 6 Chico City Council meeting as the city prepares for a Post-Warren Settlement Age.  City Attorney Ryan Jones presented a proposed overhaul to the City’s anti-camping ordinances, with some amendments shifting the city to th...

10/07/2026

What does Safe Space have to do with Social Sciences and Communication? A lot, actually.

We’re at the Butte College Career Expo today talking with students about careers in community-based public health—and the many different skills it takes to do this work well.

Communication, case management, advocacy, outreach and direct service all have a place here.

Public health takes all of us.