Grass Valley, CA — September 2025 — September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness and inspire action to end hunger. Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) invites the community to join this nationwide movement by giving, volunteering, and spreading the word, because every action, big or small, makes a difference.
“With rising costs and food supply challenges, community support matters more than ever,” said Victoria Lindsay, Marketing & Communications Manager of IFM. “When people come together, whether through donations, volunteering, or even recycling, we can ensure that no neighbor in Nevada County goes hungry.”
Here’s how you can help this month:
- Donate funds to keep IFM’s shelves stocked year-round.
- Donate food: non-perishable items or extra produce from your garden at IFM. You can also drop non-perishable food items at the Nevada County Jewish Community Center located at 506 Walsh St in Grass Valley.
- Donate grocery bags: clean paper and plastic bags are always needed.
- Volunteer your time to distribute food or help rescue food from local stores.
- Spread the word: share IFM’s mission with friends and family.
- Pints for a Purpose: $1 of every pint sold on Sundays in September at BrewHaus, located at 300 Spring St. in Nevada City will be donated to IFM.
- Fill the Truck Food Drive: help stock holiday meals at Twin Cities Church on Friday, September 26.
- Recycle for a Cause: bring your recyclables to Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 27.
Fill the Truck: Stocking Holiday Meals
Thanks to the generosity of our community, IFM will still be able to provide special holiday meals this year, though in a slightly smaller way. Together, we can make sure no one goes without a holiday meal.
Please bring:
Holiday Food Items: Stuffing, Gravy, Canned Pumpkin, Canned Green Beans, Canned Cranberry, Canned Yams, Evaporated Milk, Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup, Boxed Potatoes
Always Needed at IFM: Canned chicken, Mac & Cheese, Ramen noodles, Canned beans (black beans, kidney beans), Canned vegetables (green beans, mixed, corn), Canned fruit, Canned chili and ravioli, Clean paper & plastic grocery bags
Fill the Truck Drive-Thru Food Drive: Friday, September 26 at Twin Cities Church, 11726 Rough and Ready Hwy 8am – 10:30am
Recycle for IFM: A Green Way to Give Back
A super easy, environmentally friendly way to support IFM is to collect your recyclables and bring them to Peace Lutheran Church the last Saturday of every month. Proceeds go directly toward feeding local families.
Next Recycle Drop off event:
Saturday, September 27 | 9am–12pm
Peace Lutheran Church – 828 W Main St, Grass Valley
Bring your CLEAN & SORTED recyclables to help feed our community:
- CRV bottles & cans (aluminum, plastic, glass)
- Plastics #1, #2, #5 — check the triangle & sort separately
- Paper/plastic grocery bags & cardboard egg cartons
Please sort aluminum, glass, and plastic separately before drop-off.
We are so grateful to our dedicated volunteers and partners who make this possible each month!
Every action, whether donating food, recycling, volunteering, or giving financially adds up to hope for a neighbor in need. Join IFM this Hunger Action Month to fight hunger and bring joy to local families.
For more information, visit interfaithfoodministry.org or call 530-278-8454
About Interfaith Food Ministry
IFM has been serving Nevada County for almost 40 years and was recently recognized as Best Non-Profit 2024, providing nutritious food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Through the dedication of volunteers, donors, and community partners, IFM distributes almost 2 million pounds of food annually, helping ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.