Food Insecurity

The woman shot and killed in Chico during last week’s police chase drew dozens of family members, co-workers, and friends to mourn the loss. Also, amid ongoing cuts to federal funding nationally, Butte County’s public health department is also bracing for impact, and Woofstock is this Saturday.

With increasing food prices and food insecurity throughout the nation, the need for food in Chico is also increasing. Some organizations hold consistent distributions despite ongoing costs. Also, the Chico State student killed in a murder-suicide last week will be remembered at vigils in Chico and Redding, and the Thursday Night Market is back in Chico again this evening.

A Chico City Council member is requesting a plan to make improvements at Bidwell Park. Also, the Chico Natural Foods Co-op is offering a 75% discount on California grown produce for those shopping with CalFresh benefits, and a six-page report from Chico city staff highlights several reasons why an hour of free parking is likely to cause issues downtown.

530 Food Rescue Coalition is the “Uber of Food Rescue.” It saves food that would otherwise be thrown away and gives it to nonprofits to distribute to residents in need.

530 Food Rescue Coalition saves food that would otherwise be thrown away and gives it to nonprofits to distribute to residents in need. Also, a new study shows that atmospheric rivers are increasingly powerful, bigger and happen more often, and a Chico hardware store based in the city for more than 150 years is gearing up to close at the end of this month.

Butte County Department of Behavioral Health will keep using a state grant to search for a place to house those incompetent to stand trial. Also, North State Assemblymember James Gallagher introduced a new bill prioritizing funding for communities recovering from disasters, and the Community Action Agency of Butte County is holding a drive-thru food pantry this Friday in Chico.

The South Chico Community Assistance Center provides food to people in need, and works with other nonprofits to provide collaborative aid. Volunteers at the center say they've been providing more food than years past.