Eureka Choice Pantry
The Choice Pantry is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm (closed 12:30 - 1:30) at 307 W. 14th St in Eureka.
Call (707) 445-3166 to make an appointment.
Appointments are scheduled weekly so please call Monday to schedule for that week.
The Choice Pantry provides income-eligible community members with access to healthy and nutritious foods. Our system emphasizes both choice and a balanced diet. People “shop” through their food selection process much like they would in a grocery store, rather than receiving pre-packaged bags. Each household may shop at the Choice Pantry once per month.
While the specific selection of food will vary from month to month, items from each nutritional food group (dairy, protein, grains, fruits, vegetables) are always represented. The choice system helps families to go home with the foods that they need and like while leaving behind items that they will not use, so none goes to waste. Volunteers and staff members are available to help shoppers with any questions about food groups, ingredients or Nutrition Facts labels. We include recipes throughout the pantry to help shoppers with cooking ideas for healthy meals.
For questions please email our Choice Pantry Coordinator Erin Tharp at etharp@foodforpeople.org.
Food for People is accessible on public transportation via Eureka Transit Service’s Gold Route, Stop Code 2115 at Summer & 15th St.
Do you live outside of Eureka?
Here’s a list of our other pantries.
Do you need to send a friend or family member to shop for you? A person can pick up food for up to 2 households per visit. with one of the following types of note:
Download a proxy form here, fill it out, and send it with the person
Or send your own note that MUST include the following info:
Date
Name of person food is for
Name of person picking up
Address, zip code
Number of people in household
Statement that recipient is income eligible
Signature
Monthly Income Eligibility Guidelines
Household of 1 = $2,949.25
Household of 2 = $4,002.83
Household of 3 = $5,056.42
Household of 4 = $6,110.00
Household of 5 = $6,967.75
Household of 6 = $8,217.17
Household of 7 = $9,270.75
Household of 8 = $10,324.33
Over 8 = Add $1,053.59 each
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