The DNATL Community Food Council is working collaboratively to co-create a local food system that provides access to healthy, culturally appropriate food to all families in Del Norte and Tribal Lands (DNATL).
Upcoming CFC Events & Projects
Youth Food & Farm Academy
Ages 15– 24 yrs old
July 13th- August 5
Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Food Forest Site @ College of the Redwoods Del Norte
Free, Learning/Work Exchange, limited to 6-10 youth
Apply online here
Come get your hands in the soil and learn how to grow food for your community!
A 4-week program for youth 15-24 yrs old to learn about healthy eating, farming, business basics, and farm stand marketing. Students can expect hands-on learning activities and lessons; learning how to plant, weed, and harvest the gardens; preparing lunch and cleaning up; and running an onsite farm stand and selling at local farmers markets. Participating youth will have an opportunity to be hired on for summer farm camps in August or for intern positions at the Food Forest. The program is limited to 6-10 youth and students must apply online and interview to participate. Interviews will take place June 1st-11th, 2021.
Ages 15– 24 yrs old
July 13th- August 5
Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Food Forest Site @ College of the Redwoods Del Norte
Free, Learning/Work Exchange, limited to 6-10 youth
Apply online here
Come get your hands in the soil and learn how to grow food for your community!
A 4-week program for youth 15-24 yrs old to learn about healthy eating, farming, business basics, and farm stand marketing. Students can expect hands-on learning activities and lessons; learning how to plant, weed, and harvest the gardens; preparing lunch and cleaning up; and running an onsite farm stand and selling at local farmers markets. Participating youth will have an opportunity to be hired on for summer farm camps in August or for intern positions at the Food Forest. The program is limited to 6-10 youth and students must apply online and interview to participate. Interviews will take place June 1st-11th, 2021.
Youth Food & Farm Camp
August 9th-13th , 5th-8th graders
August 16th-20th, K- 4th graders
Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Food Forest Site @ College of the Redwoods Del Norte and FRC of the Redwoods
$200/week, limited to 20 students per week
Scholarships available
To register your youth for camp, apply here
Sign your youth up for a one-week immersive food and farm camp in August! Youth will explore healthy eating, cooking, gardening, and hands-on activities in the garden and kitchen. A farm fresh local lunch prepared by the youth will be provided daily. Days will be filled with outside adventures that teach science, art, stewardship, nutrition, and ecology.
August 9th-13th , 5th-8th graders
August 16th-20th, K- 4th graders
Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Food Forest Site @ College of the Redwoods Del Norte and FRC of the Redwoods
$200/week, limited to 20 students per week
Scholarships available
To register your youth for camp, apply here
Sign your youth up for a one-week immersive food and farm camp in August! Youth will explore healthy eating, cooking, gardening, and hands-on activities in the garden and kitchen. A farm fresh local lunch prepared by the youth will be provided daily. Days will be filled with outside adventures that teach science, art, stewardship, nutrition, and ecology.
Join our Team!
DNATL CFC is hiring for a Distribution Manager & Food Program Assistant
The Food Distributions Manager will work closely with the Food Program Director, and Operations Manager, in contributing to the efficient and effective execution of existing food distribution programming (Pacific Panty, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), Food Recovery) as well as designing, implementing, and reporting on new programs: specifically, the Mobile Market Pantry and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). The Food Distributions Manager will directly supervise 1-2 employees and be responsible for enlisting and overseeing reliable volunteers. Pay will be $20.50/hour for 40 hours per week. Click here for full Food Distribution Manager Job Description.To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to ahixson@frcredwoods.org, with “Food Distributions Manager” in the subject line by May 16th, 2021. Questions: Contact Amanda Hixson at 707-464-0955 ext. 2116, or email ahixson@frcredwoods.org. |
The Food Programs Assistant will support the Food Distributions and Operations Managers in carrying out Pacific Pantry, mobile pantry, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and Waste Not Weekly programs and distributions throughout Del Norte County. This position will also entail assisting with food recovery and distribution, and other tasks necessary to help pursue the mission of DNATL CFC. $16.50 per hour plus paid holiday/sick time, 20 hours a week.
Click here for full Food Programs Assistant Job Description To Apply: Email resume and contact information for two references to ahixson@frcredwoods.org. Please put “Food Programs Assistant” in the subject line by May 16th, 2021 Questions: Contact Amanda Hixson at 707.464.0955 ext. 2116 or email ahixson@frcredwoods.org. |
Waste Not Weekly is every Thursday, 2:00-6:00 pm at Pacific Pantry, 494 Pacific Ave around the back of the Family Resource Center in Crescent City, CA. A variety of FREE rescued food items from local farmers, businesses, restaurants, & local organizations are available for ANYONE to take. Visit Food Rescue Del Norte Facebook Page for weekly updates of available items.
community food council proGRAMSThe CFC has a variety of programs to increase access to healthy food through out DNATL, including food recovery, community food forests, Pacific Pantry, and more. Click the Program links to learn more about our different programs.
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