Community Food Drive Project resuming operations, taking applications for August food deliveries
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A project to put food on the tables of community members who need assistance is restarting operations in response to the pandemic’s continuing impacts.
The Community Food Drive Project is a collaboration between several different organizations that are devoted to supporting Lake County throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the current surge in local COVID-19 cases, the Community Food Drive Project, or CFDP, is resuming operations.
Applications are being accepted at 707-993-4644, with the first delivery slated for mid-August.
The CFDP aims to deliver food directly to the homes of Lake County residents impacted by COVID-19, focusing on those who do not have transportation, are medically vulnerable, symptomatic and/or COVID-19-positive.
The goal of the project is to fill a gap, serving those who are not currently accessing other community food resources.
Food is delivered directly to people’s homes by vehicles provided by the Lake Transit Authority.
Any community member in need of food is encouraged to call 707-993-4644 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and apply for assistance. Support for Spanish speakers is also available.
Earlier this summer, the CFDP was delivering groceries to about 60 households each week. Grocery bags include items such as fresh produce, fresh meat, eggs, cheese and several non-perishable items like peanut butter, oatmeal, pasta, and more. Items vary weekly depending on availability.
The CFDP depends on community donations. Donations can be made by mail to North Coast Opportunities: Community Food Drive Project, 413 N. State St., Ukiah CA 95482 or online at www.bit.ly/2XSCHOi .
Agency partners in this collaboration include Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, Hope Crisis Response Network, Hope Rising Lake County, Lake County Department of Social Services, Lake County Office of Education, Lake County Tribal Health, Lake Transit Authority, North Coast Opportunities and Partnership Health Plan.
Volunteers wanting to get involved and support this project should register at www.volunteernco.org or call 707-263-4688, Extension 421, for more information.
Residents who need groceries are encouraged to call 707-993-4644 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.v .
Agencies, individuals or community groups wishing to support this effort should contact Robyn Bera at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 707-278-8696. More information is available at www.hoperisinglc.org/CommunityFoodDriveProject .
NCO is the Community Action Agency that serves Lake and Mendocino counties, as well as parts of Humboldt, Sonoma, Del Norte and Solano counties. NCO reacts and adjusts to community needs, including disaster response and recovery. For more information visit www.ncoinc.org or call 707-467-3200.