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).
Emerging Opportunities to Grow Our North Coast Local Food Economy
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A collaboration of the DNATL Community Food Council, Humboldt Food Policy Council, and North Coast Growers Association. A series of interactive sessions, discussions, & panels to unearth the opportunities and gaps that exist in growing our local food economy. All sessions will be hosted via zoom on the Third Thursday from 5:30-7:00 pm, please pre-register to attend by clicking the links below, all sessions are free. Small Farm Land Match Stakeholder Meeting Thursday, June 9th, 2022. 5:30-7:00 Hear about the potential Land Matching has for increasing economic opportunity and food access throughout the North Coast. Register Now North Coast Food Trail Stakeholder Meeting Thursday, June 16th, 2022 5:30-7:00 Would the North Coast benefit from the creation of micro and region-wide“Food Trails?” Register Now Farm stand and Fishermen's dockside Markets - Barriers & Opportunities - Panel Thursday July 21st, 2022. 5:30-7:00 A panel of farm and fish stand business owners will share their successes and challenges with current regulations. Register Now |
Lay of the Land with Northcoast Regional Land Trust
Ever wondered how conservations easements work? Find out how Northcoast Regional Land Trust works with private landowners to protect our working lands while also helping to preserve and protect our natural landscapes. Register for the Lay of the Land presentation on Wednesday, May 25th at 1pm.
Pacific North Fresh Mobile Market
The Mobile Pantry allows clients to visit the pantry once a month and choose the items they need the most. The number of items allowed are based on household size. Clients can choose from dairy, butter, eggs, cheese, meat, fresh vegetables, bread, and a variety of rice, pasta, sauce, tuna, peanut butter and other shelf stable and frozen foods.
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The mobile market will bring all of the Del Norte and Tribal Lands Community Food Council (DNATL CFC) food distribution programs directly to the community by hosting a distribution once a month in Klamath, Crescent City, Smith River, Gasquet, and Fort Dick. Community members will now have a chance to access all food programs, which include Senior Boxes, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Waste Not Weekly, and a choice based monthly food pantry box by attending a distribution in their local area.
Starting in April, the mobile pantry schedule is:
On a client’s first visit, they will need to provide a picture id and self-certify income levels and household size. Some programs will be available without id and signing into the system. 
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Food & Farm Camp
Registration for 2022 Food & Farm Camp at the College of the Redwoods Food Forest Farm is open!
Register your youth here.
Limited to 20 students per week.
1 session for pre-K to Kindergarten and choose between 2 sessions for 1st-8th.
Register your youth here.
Limited to 20 students per week.
1 session for pre-K to Kindergarten and choose between 2 sessions for 1st-8th.
Del Norte Harvest Box
The Del Norte Harvest Box , our Multi-Producer CSA Box Pilot Project, this fall was a success! We had over 80 local customers and 11 local producers participate from through out Del Norte. We have been working on researching softwares and platforms to host an easy to access, navigate, and order from website. Product choices will included local meat, eggs, milk, butter, cheese, fish, sprouts, produce, tomatoes, bread, bakery items, coffee, and more.
We hope to launch the new program and website in May. We are working on being able to accept EBT/SNAP benefits to participate in the program.
If you are interested in participating as a customer this year, please fill out our interest form.
We are still accepting and looking for new vendors. If you would like to participate as a vendor please fill out this vendor form.
We hope to launch the new program and website in May. We are working on being able to accept EBT/SNAP benefits to participate in the program.
If you are interested in participating as a customer this year, please fill out our interest form.
We are still accepting and looking for new vendors. If you would like to participate as a vendor please fill out this vendor form.
Food Recovery
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CA SB1383 requires California food generators such as grocery stores and food facilities to recover no less than 20 percent of edible food that would otherwise be disposed to help feed people by 2025. To meet SB1383, Del Norte generators can donate edible food to the DNATL CFC Food Recovery Program.
To learn more about DNATL CFC Food Recovery contact: Tamika Raley, Food Recovery Coordinator at traley@frcredwoods.org or at (707) 464-0955 ext 2115. Call the Food Recovery Hotline # (707) 458-4238 to donate edible food. |
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.
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COMMUNITY FOOD COUNCIL PROGRAMS
The 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 or check out the menu at the top of the page.
Food security means reliable access to nutritious, culturally relevant food for all people to live an active, healthy life. We work with community partners to research the factors affecting access in our community, identify gaps and challenges, and create solutions.
PACIFIC PANTRY
Pacific Pantry is a choice-based food pantry model that allows clients to “shop” in the pantry, choosing the foods that go into their food boxes. The only one of its kind in the county, the model creates a dignified experience for clients, allows for cultural and dietary food choices, and minimizes food waste. We choose local and organic products whenever possible.
EAT LOCAL
DNATL CFC is working to build a vibrant local food economy and regional food system that supports local producers and provides fresh, healthy food to all.
EDUCATION
Nutrition, cooking, farming, and gardening education is key to empowering our community with the knowledge and skills to access and choose healthier foods. We offer workshops through out the year.
FOOD FOREST
The Food Forest Project offers many opportunities for volunteers to get their hands dirty and participate in sustainable agriculture training.
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