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).
Relaunch of the Community Food Council
We are excited for the relaunch of the Community Food Council with a new format. In the past our food council was attended on a volunteer basis. With the re-launch of the food council, we are aiming to have approximately 10 community members be selected to hold a 1-2 year term, meet monthly/bi-monthly, and be compensated for their time, energy, and expertise. The Del Norte and Tribal Lands Community Food Council is intentionally reorganizing to include input and representation from across our diverse community. Food Council members will serve as the primary designing, advising, and guiding body for matters that affect the strength and resiliency of our county-wide and regional food system. To apply click our Community Food Council Application: Accepting applications until Friday, September 23rd, 2022.
Want to learn more? We invite you to attend our upcoming Community Food Council Open House event on Monday, September 19th from 5:30-7:30 to share in a farm fresh dinner with us and learn more about past, present, and upcoming community food projects; understand the roles and responsibilities of being a food council member; provide input and feedback on current projects; brainstorm new ideas; and ask questions.
Want to learn more? We invite you to attend our upcoming Community Food Council Open House event on Monday, September 19th from 5:30-7:30 to share in a farm fresh dinner with us and learn more about past, present, and upcoming community food projects; understand the roles and responsibilities of being a food council member; provide input and feedback on current projects; brainstorm new ideas; and ask questions.
Del Norte Harvest Box
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The Del Norte Harvest Box , our Multi-Producer CSA & Grocery Subscription Program brings the farmers' market to you! Become a member of our program and have access to locally produced products year round. Members can create their own custom weekly grocery bag, choose from curated packages, and add one time or recurring items to their order from our online store. Product choices include local meat, eggs, milk, butter, cheese, fish, sprouts, produce, bakery items, coffee, and more. 
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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 Special guests and features of this session will include: * Information about state-wide land access issues and matching programs with CA FarmLink. * Hear from Sierra Harvest about a successful land match program in Nevada County called Forever Farms * First-hand land access and leasing experiences of farmer Tim Van Wagner at First Rain Farm. Be a part of a discussion about what a new Land Matching program could look like and the positive impact it may have for increasing economic opportunity and food access here in North Coast. Watch Recording 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?” This session will include an overview of what a Food Trail is, and the successes and challenges of Food Trails in other communities. Together we will start to identify local needs, potential benefits, drawbacks and collaborators for a program and discuss the positive impact it may have for increasing economic opportunity and food access here in North Coast. Special Guests include Rachael Callahan, Statewide Agri-tourism Coordinator for UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP) to share an overview on the importance of agri-tourism and the benefits of food trails. Vivien Straus of Straus Home Ranch will share design, development, and successes of the CA Cheese Trail. Nan Devlin, Executive Director for the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association & North Coast Food Trail will share the story of their food trail, economic benefits, and promotion of the trail. Followed by a participant discussion on creation of a North Coast Food Trail. Watch Recording 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. Watch Recording |
Pacific North Fresh Mobile Market
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The Pacific North Fresh 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.
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. 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. | ||||
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.
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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