Community Action Agency of Butte County

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Community Action Agency of Butte County We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those struggling with poverty thrive in society

At Butte County CAA our mission is to serve as a catalyst to reduce poverty and its symptoms through:
- Providing quality services
- Developing resources
- Collaborating with others
- Advocating on behalf of the economically & socially disadvantaged
- Empowering individuals
- Improving the conditions in which people live, learn and work

We envision communities whose members feel secure and are self-sufficient. We have a federal mandate to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty by whatever means necessary in our community. Currently we do this by:
- Helping people on fixed incomes weatherize their homes so they can spend less on PG&E
- Managing the North State Food Bank, providing lower cost food options for fixed income families.
- Providing transitional housing to those who might otherwise end up homeless
- Providing affordable housing options to low income families

Butte County is rich in natural beauty, recreation, education and small industry, but is economically depressed. The poverty rate in Butte County from 2009-2013 was 20.4% with a much higher rate in Oroville (38.6%) than Chico (25.9%) or Paradise (15.4%). While incomes have improved for many, a large and growing percentage of the population has not experienced income gains sufficient to escape poverty. Unemployment is typically higher than the State average, which was 15.9% in the same time period. Since 1967, Butte County CAA has been serving the needs of the region in alignment with the charter of the National Community Action Agencies overarching goal. The stated goal of all Community Action Agencies in the United States is defined as follows: To alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty by whatever means necessary in your community. Through the years Butte County CAA has provided a number of programs and activities that meet this overall goal. Currently the programs we offer are as following core programs:
- Energy and Environmental Services
- Food and Nutrition
- Transitional Housing (Esplanade House)
- Affordable Housing
- Community Development

🥫 Help us fill the barrels this holiday season!As the need for food increases this time of year due to changing eligibil...
11/03/2026

🥫 Help us fill the barrels this holiday season!

As the need for food increases this time of year due to changing eligibility of SNAP benefits, we’re asking our community to help our North State Food Bank stock up on holiday meal essentials for distribution to our neighbors.

Food barrels are located at the six participating locations on this graphic, where you can donate items like stuffing, instant potatoes, canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and more.

👉 Swipe for the full list of needed items, then drop off your donations at a location near you between Nov 2nd-18th and Dec 2nd-16th!

Every item makes a difference for a local family this holiday season. ❤️

🎃Halloween is a big deal here at Esplanade House! We had food, trunk or treat, a costume parade, a pumpkin decorating co...
11/02/2026

🎃Halloween is a big deal here at Esplanade House! We had food, trunk or treat, a costume parade, a pumpkin decorating contest, door decorating contest, and more at the fall festival! Thank you to all who donated costumes to make it a special day for our little ones this year.

👻Thank you to our partners at the Chico Fire Dept, Family First, NVCF The Crew, Valley Oaks, Stonewall, E- Center, Butte College Nursing for participating in our trunk or treat!

Celebrating 50 years of Weatherization Assistance Program this year! We are proud to have a weatherization program here ...
10/30/2026

Celebrating 50 years of Weatherization Assistance Program this year! We are proud to have a weatherization program here at CAA that helps families all around Butte County save money on their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient.

Give us a call at 530-712-2600 option 1 to learn about your eligibility for this service!

Thank you to Currier Square in Oroville for having us at your Halloween-tastic event this year! Our North State Food Ban...
10/29/2026

Thank you to Currier Square in Oroville for having us at your Halloween-tastic event this year! Our North State Food Bank team was excited to represent with our big food truck and treats👻

Last Friday, we were a proud sponsor at CHIP's gala, supporting their efforts to raise funds for their essential work of...
10/28/2026

Last Friday, we were a proud sponsor at CHIP's gala, supporting their efforts to raise funds for their essential work of providing affordable housing solutions in the North Valley! It's privilege to be a part of such a collaborative atmosphere that our local organizations create with one another.

Butte CARES received the Community Impact and Leadership Award at the NorCal PATH Collaborative meeting! It acknowledged...
10/27/2026

Butte CARES received the Community Impact and Leadership Award at the NorCal PATH Collaborative meeting!

It acknowledged Butte CARES as being an early adopter of the CalAIM initiative, seeing a need in the community, and jumping in to developing a program that can serve individuals experiencing homelessness in Butte County.

Butte CARES has been there from the start, and they appreciated the NorCal PATH Collaborative recognizing the leadership, collaboration, and commitment they have had to build the program, provide Enhance Care Management services, and Housing Navigation services.

Let's hear it for Butte CARES! To learn more about them and their helpful services or to donate to their efforts, please visit buttecaa.com.

We’re working our fingers to the bone to get to your call at the Utility Assistance office at our Energy Services Depart...
10/26/2026

We’re working our fingers to the bone to get to your call at the Utility Assistance office at our Energy Services Department. Please be patient with us!

If you need help with your energy bill or wood, pellets, or propane, check out our instructional video on the utility assistance page on buttecaa.com

In 2026, NASCSP is proud to celebrate 50 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and its impact on househol...
10/25/2026

In 2026, NASCSP is proud to celebrate 50 years of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and its impact on households, communities, jobs, small businesses, and energy savings nationwide!

The Weatherization program is the nation's largest whole-home energy efficiency program helping families lower energy bills and improve home comfort.

Call 530-712-2600 option 1 to learn about how you can benefit from our Energy Services weatherization program!

November Drive-Thru Distribution Schedule is Here! 🍎🥕📦Need a little extra food for your household this month? Join us at...
10/23/2026

November Drive-Thru Distribution Schedule is Here! 🍎🥕📦

Need a little extra food for your household this month? Join us at one, two, or all three of our November drive-thru food distributions! Each distribution provides a box of nutritious food to help support you and your family.

Check out the November schedule for dates and locations, and be sure to share with friends, family, and neighbors who may benefit. We look forward to serving our community! ❤️

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181 E Shasta Avenue
Chico, CA
95973

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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