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The DNATL Community Food Council is a group of individual residents, agency representatives, and food program staff, who are working together to build 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 14– 24 yrs old
July 6th-30th, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Food Forest Site @ College of the Redwoods Del Norte
Free, Learning/Work Exchange, limited to 6-8 youth
 
Come get your hands in the soil and learn how to grow food for your community! A 4-week program for youth 14-24 yrs old to learn about healthy eating, farming, business basics, and farm stand marketing.  The program is limited to 6-8 youth and students must apply online and interview to participate. Interviews will take place between June 22nd - July 1st.  APPLY ONLINE HERE
Youth Food & Farm Camp
August 3rd-7th.       6th - 8th grade
August 10th-14th    3rd – 5th grade
August 17th-21st     K - 2nd  grade
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 10 students per week, waitlist available
 
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. REGISTER ONLINE HERE 
Our youth programs will follow the most current COVID-19 public health recommendations to ensure safety. The program details are subject to change due to state and county health recommendations and mandates during the program. For questions or more information you can contact Andrea Lanctot, Food Program Coordinator, alanctot@frcredwoods.org.

Crescent city farmers markets begin

Crescent City Farmers Market
June - October 9:00-1:30
Crescent City Fairgrounds

For more info visit Rural Human Services Farmers Market Page
Downtown Crescent City Farmers & Artisan Market
Wednesdays  9:00-2:00
​Front & K St Crescent City

For more info visit Downtown Divas Farmers Market Page

covid-19 safety

  • Stay home if you don't feel well
  • Wear a mask
  • Wash your hands
  • Maintain 6 ft distancing
  • Let vendors handle and bag your choices
  • Don't walk through vendors booths

community food council projects

pacific pantry

Pacific Pantry is 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. 
FOOD SECURITY
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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. 
Waste Not Weekly is every Thursday, 2:00-6:00 pm at Pacific Pantry located at the Family Resource Center of the Redwoods, 494 Pacific Ave, Crescent City, CA. A variety of FREE rescued food items from local farmers, businesses, restaurants, & local organizations. Visit Food Rescue Del Norte Facebook Page for weekly updates of available items. 

Projects

The CFC has a variety of projects underway to increase access to healthy food through out DNATL, including food recovery, community food forests, supporting school and community gardens, and more. Click the Projects link to learn more about our different projects across the county. 

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. 
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