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Upcoming food distributions in Colusa County as SNAP delays hit

Lloyd Green

Lloyd Green

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Upcoming food distributions in Colusa County as SNAP delays hit
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With November CalFresh (SNAP) benefits temporarily halted during the federal shutdown, local food providers are stepping up to keep families fed. Colusa County Health and Human Services (DHHS) says more than 2,700 residents are affected. The state has sent emergency support to food banks, and DHHS will screen households for immediate help this month.

“If you need food, please reach out,” said Elizabeth Kelly, director of Colusa County Health and Human Services. “Our team will connect you to available resources and distributions.”

Below are November food distribution options. Bring a photo ID if you have one. If you are picking up for a family member or neighbor, bring a note from them if possible.

  • North Valley Community Food Bank (countywide partners)
  • Arbuckle Community Church, 700 Hillgate Rd. - Second Tuesday, 4–6 p.m. (Nov. 11)
  • Colusa Assembly of God, 1747 State Hwy. 20 - Second Tuesday, noon–2 p.m. (Nov. 11)
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 355 Oak St. - Second and fourth Wednesday, 9–11 a.m., plus third Wednesday drive-through, 9–11 a.m. (Nov. 12, 19, 26)
  • Maxwell Baptist Church, 177 N. California St. - Second Tuesday, noon–2 p.m. (Nov. 11)
  • Stonyford Community Church, 293 Sutter St. - Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (Nov. 20)
  • Williams Community Church, 315 9th St.- Second Tuesday, 11 a.m.; fourth Wednesday pending, 11 a.m.; Emergency food Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (Nov. 11, 26)
  • Williams Family Action Center, 1491 E St. - Fourth Thursday drive-through, 10–11 a.m.; Senior boxes second Tuesday, 10 a.m. (Nov. 6 and Nov. 11)

A Hand Up serves free, no-questions-asked meals Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon at the Presbyterian Church Social Hall, behind the Colusa Post Office. Extra food items are often available starting 11:30 a.m.

The federal shutdown has delayed the November CalFresh benefits, but DHHS urges residents to keep applying. Applications will still be processed, and benefits will load once funding resumes. The state has sent emergency support to food banks, including added help for the Colusa County Commodities distribution. DHHS can also screen households for emergency food and connect you with local distributions and other immediate options.

For help with food today, go to http://cafoodbanks.org/find-food or contact Colusa County DHHS for a current list of local distributions and emergency resources.

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