Food for People, Inc.

09/02/2026

Two longtime supporters of Food for People have stepped forward with a $30,000 pledge to match every donation made to our Locally Delicious Farmers Fund during the month of September. Help us bring twice as much Humboldt-grown produce to local children, seniors and families this harvest season. Double your gift today at tinyurl.com/Food-for-People-Farmers-Fund

09/02/2026

🚨Emergency alerts only help if you are receiving them!

Humboldt Alert, our local emergency warning system is opt-in, which means you must sign up manually in order to receive life-saving notifications.

Sig up for alerts 👉 www.bio.site/coad

🦺September is National Preparedness Month! Use this month to ready yourself, your family, and neighborhood for this upcoming winter and El Niño season.

09/01/2026

Food for People is looking for a Warehouse Volunteer Project & Facilities Specialist. This position combines warehouse volunteer project coordination with custodial and facilities support. Duties include supervising warehouse volunteer projects, such as bag packing, produce sorting and crating, and sorting and stocking donated food.

The position is 30 hours per week, generally scheduled Monday through Friday 11:30am to 6:00pm, with occasional additional hours for special projects or events. To learn more, view the job posting (with application instructions) and the full job description at foodforpeople.org/jobs

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Do you want to learn how to can your own applesauce? Sign up for this FREE workshop in Trinidad on September 25 by contacting Magnolia at 707-445-3166 x 305 or email [email protected] 🍎

08/25/2026

☀️ Not all kids are automatically enrolled in — some families need to apply through their school! Make sure to submit your Universal Benefits Application by August 31, 2026 to unlock summer grocery benefits. 🥦🍎🛒 Visit foodforpeople.org/summer-ebt for more info.

☀️ Not all kids are automatically enrolled in — some families need to apply through their school!

Make sure to submit your Universal Benefits Application by August 31, 2026 to unlock summer grocery benefits. 🥦🍎🛒

Need help or not sure if you need to apply? Visit: https://cafoodbanks.org/sun-bucks

08/21/2026

Wildfire preparedness is an ongoing process. Take time throughout the year to review your emergency supplies, reduce wildfire risks around your property, and stay informed about conditions in your area.

A few simple steps can make a difference:
-Review and update your emergency kit
-Sign up for local emergency alerts
-Clear leaves, vegetation, and other combustible materials around your home
-Review your wildfire preparedness plan annually

Prepare today. Protected tomorrow.

Learn more: firefightersonyourside.org

08/20/2026

Food for People will provide emergency food distributions to communities affected by the MP18 fire and related road closures in Eastern Humboldt. For communities who have been cut off by the closure of Hwy 96, Food for People will provide Emergency Food Distributions Thursday 8/20 in:
- Weitchpec (Tribal Office), 23001 CA 96): from 12-1 pm
- Orleans (Karuk Senior Center): from 12:30–1:30 pm

Distributions will continue while supplies last and will include a combination of fresh produce, perishable foods, and non-perishable items. To limit residents’ exposure to poor air conditions, Thursday’s distributions will be limited to approximately one hour. Residents seeking food assistance are encouraged to arrive as close to the distribution start time as possible. Supplies will be limited.

Food for People’s regular Mobile Produce Pantry schedule will also serve this region, weather and fire conditions permitting, on the following dates:
- Willow Creek (Dream Quest): Wednesday, August 19, 10 am-12 pm
- Weitchpec (Tribal Office): Tuesday, August 25, 11 am-1 pm (rescheduled distribution)
- Orleans (Karuk Senior Center): Tuesday, August 25, 11 am-1 pm (rescheduled distribution)
- Hoopa (Hoopa Shopping Center): Wednesday, August 26, 10 am-12 pm.

All distributions are subject to cancellation or shortened hours depending on fire and air quality conditions. Food for People will notify residents if there is a cancellation or change in times.