United Way of Nevada County

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 […]

September 11, 2020 – This week’s power outage (PSPS) will further impact those individuals and families already struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way of Nevada County (UWNC), in collaboration with Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM), will be distributing supplemental groceries this Saturday, September 12, during the Food Access Saturday program. This […]

August 25, 2020 – United Way of Nevada County recently announced its newly elected members for its 2020/2021 Board of Directors. The Executive Committee consists of Joanne Weatherly (Board President), Tom Myers (Vice President), Sue Mayfield (Treasurer) and Shannon Buehler (Secretary). Remaining members include Greg Michna, Mondae Hott, Annette Geare, Kristen Long, Deborah Lewis and […]

August 5, 2020 – The need for food has grown exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic, making the Food Access Saturday program even more critical. As the unemployment rate continues rising, many individuals in our community are struggling to get food on the table. United Way of Nevada County (UWNC) and Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) have […]

July 22, 2020 – Nevada City local, Lisa Kirshbaum, showed us all what Live United really means! She raised nearly $3,000 for United Way of Nevada County (UWNC) by creating a solo triathlon fundraiser at Scotts Flat Lake and asking her friends to support her. She is an inspiration to us all! Her donation to […]

July 10, 2020 – United Way of Nevada County (UWNC) and Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) would like to encourage all the wonderful people who care for our children and seniors, provide essential services, and make our community a better place, to utilize Food Access Saturday. We understand that our community relies on you and that […]

It is a confusing and frustrating time, however our community seems to be coming together to help those that are being impacted. United Way of Nevada County has been collaborating with different agencies to pull together resources that are helping families and individuals that are struggling to get by in these challenging times. United Way […]

April 27, 2020 – In January, a startling number of about 380 homeless students (K-12) was reported to the United Way of Nevada County Food Insecurity Committee. As a result of this report a collaboration with the Nevada Union Joint High School District, Interfaith Food Ministry, the Food Bank of Nevada County, and United Way […]