United Way of Nevada County

Starting November 1st, the annual collection drive for warm coats, hats, gloves, and socks is being held by United Way of Nevada County for those in our community who need them the most. Donate these much-needed items so that others in our community can stay warm this winter. The majority of those in need are […]

A new study released in June by United Ways of California reveals the “real cost” of living in California. Unlike the official poverty measure, the Real Cost Measure factors the costs of housing, food, health care, childcare and other basic needs for a much more accurate measure of what it takes to make ends meet […]

Volunteers from United Way of Nevada County (UWNC) completed community projects at three local non-profit organizations to honor United Way World wide’s Day of Action. UWNC volunteers completed a painting project for Community Beyond Violence, detailed all of Hospitality House’s vans, and spruced up Interfaith Food Ministry, including deep cleaning the walk-in refrigerator. In June […]

Grass Valley, Calif. June 7, 2023 – United Way of Nevada County (UWNC) welcomes Gary Reedy as a new board member. A long-time Nevada City resident, Gary spent 11 years protecting and restoring our beautiful Yuba River watershed, including as SYRCL’s Science Director. Gary retired from Environmental Science in 2017 and now enjoys local property […]

Grass Valley, California, May 23, 2023 – United Way of Nevada County (UWNC) has been chosen to distribute a one-time $600 relief payment to eligible farm workers, agricultural workers, and food processing workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through a grant awarded by the USDA. The relief payments are earmarked for frontline farm workers and […]

Join the County of Nevada and United Way of Nevada County as we help coordinate with Team Rubicon to work on storm related projects in Nevada County. We will be cleaning snow in our hardest hit areas such as North Bloomfield, Cascade Shores, San Juan Ridge, Banner Lava Cap, Greenhorn, and the little town of […]

Grass Valley, California, January 13, 2023 – United Way of Nevada County (UWNC) welcomes Josh Bostic as a new board member. Josh is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Telestream and a long time UWNC volunteer deeply committed to relieving food insecurity in our community. Josh graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in Computer Science. […]

Starting November 1st, a collection drive for warm coats, hats, gloves, and socks is being held by United Way of Nevada County for those in our community who need them the most. Donate these much-needed items so that others in our community can stay warm this winter. The majority of those in need are families […]

Gas and food prices are higher, leaving less money for other necessities. Nevada County gas prices are higher than the California average. People are still struggling with basic needs. If you need support, or know someone who does, please direct them to FOOD ACCESS SATURDAY at Interfaith Food Ministry on July 9, 2022, from 10am-12pm. […]

Gas and food prices are higher, leaving us with less money for other necessities. Nevada County gas prices are higher than average in California. Society is still recovering from Covid 19 economic impacts. Many people are still struggling with basic needs. If you need support, or know someone who does, please direct them to FOOD […]

Gas and food prices are higher, leaving us with less money for other necessities. Nevada County gas prices are higher than average in California. Society is still recovering from Covid 19 economic impacts. Many people are still struggling with basic needs. If you need support, or know someone who does, please direct them to FOOD […]

United Way of Nevada County (UWNC) and Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) continue efforts to assist Nevada County residents at all income levels by providing supplemental groceries through Food Access Saturday events. On 1/8/22 Food Access Saturday outperformed its 2021 average households served by 97%, indicating that emergency disasters may compress food budgets across the county. […]

Grass Valley, CA (Jan. 5, 2021): United Way of Nevada County announced that Food Access Saturday, a free grocery program held the 2nd Saturday of the month, will continue through March 2022. Food Access Saturday is open to all Nevada County residents and distributes free food outside of normal food pantry distribution schedules in the […]

Grass Valley, Calif. March 10, 2021 – United Way of Nevada County in conjunction with Interfaith Food Ministry will hold a food distribution event Saturday, March 13 at Interfaith Food Ministry, 440 Henderson Street in Grass Valley. The giveaway will take place from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. With COVID-19 the need for food distribution […]

December 9, 2020 – This weekend, December 12, 2020, at Food Access Saturday, United Way of Nevada County (UWNC), and Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) will be distributing its holiday meal in addition to supplemental groceries. This community-based food program supports working individuals and those experiencing food insecurity that cannot access other food distributions held during […]

December 1, 2020 – Through December 11, 2020, United Way is holding its annual Project Warmth collection drive for new warm hats, gloves, and socks. Donations will be distributed through our local nonprofit Partner Network and our programs Food Access Saturday and the High School Food Program to Nevada County residents in need. For the […]

November 20, 2020 – Megan Timpany, Executive Director of United Way of Nevada County, has announced she will retire to spend more time with her family at the end of this year. She has led the organization since 2007, beginning her tenure during the economic downturn; she was instrumental in guiding the organization through this […]

November 9, 2020 – United Way of Nevada County (UWNC), in collaboration with Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM), will be distributing supplemental groceries Saturday, November 14th, during Food Access Saturday. This community-based food program supports working individuals and those experiencing food insecurity that cannot access other food distributions held during the week. Anyone who could benefit […]

October 20, 2020 – On October 13th, United Way of Nevada County’s Executive Director Megan Timpany attended a Nevada County Board of Supervisors’ meeting. The Board of Supervisors declared a resolution proclaiming the month of October, United Way of Nevada County Campaign Kick-off Month. The event was anything but typical; with social distancing, masks, and […]