Interfaith Food Ministry

Interfaith Food Ministry We provide wholesome, supplemental groceries to Nevada County residents. interfaithfoodministry.org We have approximately 450 volunteers.

We provide wholesome, supplemental groceries to Nevada County Residents. IFM is a volunteer based operation, sponsored by participating local churches. IFM receives no government sponsorship. We rely solely on contributions from local merchants, churches, service clubs, civic organizations, and individuals.

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨Are you passionate about helping your community and making a difference in the lives of local families?...
06/13/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

Are you passionate about helping your community and making a difference in the lives of local families? IFM is looking for a part-time Safety Monitor & CalFresh Outreach (SMCO) team member to join our dedicated and compassionate staff.

This unique role combines helping keep our food distribution site safe and welcoming while connecting neighbors with valuable CalFresh (SNAP) resources. The SMCO will work closely with staff and volunteers, support food distribution operations, and help ensure clients receive the support they need. 💛

If you're friendly, organized, community-minded, and enjoy working with people, we'd love to hear from you!

📍 Part-Time Position
💙 Meaningful Work
🤝 Supportive Team
🌟 Make a Real Impact in Nevada County

Learn more here: https://www.interfaithfoodministry.org/open-staff-position.html

🚗💛 Help Keep IFM Moving!We're looking for Traffic Control Volunteers to help direct vehicles, welcome clients, distribut...
06/11/2026

🚗💛 Help Keep IFM Moving!

We're looking for Traffic Control Volunteers to help direct vehicles, welcome clients, distribute information, and keep our food distributions safe and organized.

🗓 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:15 PM

If you're friendly, enjoy helping people, and don't mind being outdoors, we'd love to have you on our team!

Contact IFM to get started and make a difference in your community. 🥰

This month's newsletter has some delicious summer recipes! The Bean Salad is super easy to make using whatever canned be...
06/09/2026

This month's newsletter has some delicious summer recipes! The Bean Salad is super easy to make using whatever canned beans you may have on hand. 🫘

Beans are a healthy, affordable source of protein and fiber that help keep you full longer. They also provide important nutrients like iron, potassium, and folate. Pinto, black, and garbanzo beans are versatile, easy to use, and great in salads, soups, and tacos!

WOW!!!!! Together, our community raised more than $240,000 during IFM's May Matching Campaign! 💛🥰Thanks to several gener...
06/06/2026

WOW!!!!! Together, our community raised more than $240,000 during IFM's May Matching Campaign! 💛🥰

Thanks to several generous donors who increased our match pool throughout the month, every dollar donated was matched.

As CalFresh benefits and other food assistance programs are being reduced for many of our neighbors, your generosity provides critical stability and ensures IFM can continue serving our community with compassion and dignity.

While uncertainty around food insecurity continues to grow, you've shown that something even stronger exists here: a community that cares.

Thank you for believing in our mission, supporting your neighbors, and helping ensure everyone has access to wholesome, supplemental groceries.

We are beyond grateful. 💛

Here I go getting emotional again! It's hard to render me speechless, but here I am, struggling to find words that can properly express how immensely grateful everyone at IFM is for this outpouring of love. Thank you just doesn't seem big enough! We really do love you, Nevada County! 🫶
-Victoria, Development & Communications Director

✨ Summer Weekly Meal Bags! ✨Our friends at Community Roots School Food Services Agency are hosting two distribution loca...
06/04/2026

✨ Summer Weekly Meal Bags! ✨
Our friends at Community Roots School Food Services Agency are hosting two distribution locations weekly summer meal bags from June 18 - August 13. Each child will receive 7 days of breakfast and lunch meals, 14 meals total per week!

Meal Distribution Details:
Thursdays | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Nevada Union High School June 18–July 30
Oak Tree Preschool June 18–August 13

Eligibility:
Free for all children ages 18 and under
No income requirements
Children do not need to attend school in Nevada County to participate
Children not yet in school are also eligible
Meals may only be picked up at one location

Learn more about Community Roots here: https://communityrootsnc.org/

‼️​ Important Changes to CalFresh ‼️Starting June 1, 2026, to continue receiving food benefits, some adults may need to ...
06/02/2026

‼️​ Important Changes to CalFresh ‼️
Starting June 1, 2026, to continue receiving food benefits, some adults may need to meet approved work, training, or volunteer activities to continue receiving CalFresh food benefits if you:

• Are between the ages of 18 and 64, and
• Do not have a disability.
• Are not responsible for the care of a dependent child under the age of 14 in your CalFresh Household and don't meet any other exemption

This is called the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) rule.

We know these changes may seem confusing and we will be navigating them alongside you. One thing remains certain: we are here for you. We will continue supporting our neighbors with compassion, dignity, and care every step of the way.

If you are worried about food access, please know you are not alone. As we learn more, we will continue sharing updates and resources with our community. 💛

-The IFM Team

Resources:
Visit www.BenefitsCal.com to learn how these federal changes may impact you

For information on volunteer opportunities: https://volunteerhub.connectingpoint.org/

For assistance with finding employment or developing online visit: https://afwd.org/ or stop by the OneStop at 988 McCourtney Rd, in Grass Valley

Your kindness goes even further through May 31st! 💛When you donate to IFM’s May Matching Campaign, every dollar is doubl...
05/30/2026

Your kindness goes even further through May 31st! 💛

When you donate to IFM’s May Matching Campaign, every dollar is doubled and thanks to IFM’s strong buying power, your gift helps provide even more wholesome groceries to local families, seniors, and neighbors facing food insecurity. Your impact isn’t just doubled… it’s more like tripled! 🥰

We’re also honored to have been voted Best Nonprofit in Nevada County by readers of The Union for the second year in a row, while earning a 100% score on Charity Navigator for accountability, leadership, and community impact. 🫶

https://interfaithfoodministry.networkforgood.com/projects/186438-ifm-donation-page

Did you know IFM buys eggs in bulk at discounted rates to help stretch every dollar? 🥚💛Because the eggs come in large fl...
05/28/2026

Did you know IFM buys eggs in bulk at discounted rates to help stretch every dollar? 🥚💛

Because the eggs come in large flats, we rely on donated egg cartons to repackage them for our client families. Clean, empty egg cartons are incredibly helpful and always appreciated!

There are lots of other easy ways to support IFM too:
🛍 Donate your clean grocery bags
♻️ Drop off your recyclables at Peace Lutheran Church 828 W Main St. this Saturday (weather permitting!) 9a-12p - and every last Saturday of the month!
🥫 Donate nonperishable food

The best days and times to donate are:
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7am–9am & 1:30pm–2:30pm
• Tuesday & Thursday: 7am–11am
• Saturday: 8am–9am & 3pm–4pm

We have a donation bin located to the right of the building near the shed for convenient drop-offs.

Thank you for helping IFM care for our community in so many different ways! 🥰

Last Friday Supper is this Friday, the 29th, at Grass Valley United Methodist Church! On the menu are Pulled Pork Slider...
05/27/2026

Last Friday Supper is this Friday, the 29th, at Grass Valley United Methodist Church! On the menu are Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw, Dill Pickles, Tater Tots and Berry Cobbler with Ice Cream by Cindy! Is your mouth watering yet?!?! Everyone is welcome to enjoy this free dinner from 5:30-6:30pm! 🥰

A reminder about our limited hours tomorrow, Memorial Day Monday, May 25th! IFM will be open on Memorial Day from 10 AM ...
05/24/2026

A reminder about our limited hours tomorrow, Memorial Day Monday, May 25th!

IFM will be open on Memorial Day from 10 AM – 12 PM. (Please note we will be closing one hour earlier than usual!)

As we honor and remember those who served, we also remain committed to supporting our community and neighbors in need. 💛

Address

440 Henderson Street
Grass Valley, CA
95945

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+15302738132

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