Shasta County News & Events

During the Covid-19 situation, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is providing food delivery to isolated seniors (ages 60+), people with disabilities, and those who are medically vulnerable within Shasta County. Food items are non-specific, non-perishable, dry-good food

3/25/20, The Shasta County Office of Education has been offering free meals for pick-up including drive-thru locations for kids under the age of 18 while school is out. This week, they added bus stops to the list of drop-off locations, to make it easier for kids to get there. Please s

The Carr Fire affected people on multiple levels: from loss of loved ones, destruction of homes, wildlife and forests. Many continue to live with the trauma; from evacuating, and first responders – from working tirelessly to protect people, animals, wildlife and homes from the u

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are on the rise in Shasta County, following a statewide trend. A recent report says California’s levels of recorded STDs are at the highest levels in 30 years. Please see full Press Release: PR STD Rates

The Disability Action Center is offering three new Support Groups meeting the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesday of the month. Each one is based on a type of disability: Learning, Medical/Health, and Physical. Please see flyer for details: DAC Support Group

Red Road to Wellbriety is a new addiction support group in Redding open to all community members who have a desire to recover from addiction.  They recently added a Book Study on Wednesdays. Please see flyers for details: RR FLYER January 2020 RR Book Study Flyer January 2020  

The December 4, 2019 federal ruling to restrict eligibility for participants on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – known as CalFresh in California – will reduce access to food assistance. The change is expected to go into effect on April 1, 2020. These Federal chan

For seniors ages 55 and older, please see flyer for details: Volunteers Needed RSVP Disaster