Siskiyou Food Assistance

SFA began as a food ministry in 1986. Incorporated as a 501(C)(3) in 2001, our service area has progressively grown to include all of south Siskiyou County. We rely on the support of individuals, churches, businesses, volunteers and caring individuals. In the past year, SFA has served over 900 families in eight communities. 41% of our clients reside in Weed, 25% in Montague, 17% in Mount Shasta, 9% in Dunsmuir, 3% in McCloud, 2% each in Dorris and Gazelle and 1% in Macdoel. These clients have many stories to tell about their need for food assistance; most are affected by economic hardships and a rising cost of living out of their control. We are thankful for donations of cash, food and volunteer hours to address the needs of these dear people. 

The food we distribute comes from a variety of sources beyond that of our direct purchases made with your cash donations. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints donates a significant amount of non-perishable canned foods. We are grateful for several annual food drives sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Keep an eye out for them to make it easy for you to donate canned food that we will get to those in need. Seasonal garden yields and fruit tree gleaning also contribute to nutritious options for our clients. 

Our most immediate need during this year's Giving Tuesday campaign is to raise cash for the purchase of fresh produce and the means to make home deliveries to those who have limited transportation to get to our food pantry.  

We are grateful to the Weed Union Elementary School District for our Pantry location. With a long-term agreement now in place, we can be assured to keep their annex building to distribute food from  at a very low cost.

Please help us with a donation to continue this incredible journey!