Helpful Outside Resources For People living with HIV/AIDS
| Auburn | West of Auburn | East of Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| New Faith Community Church 11546 D Ave Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-5477 Every 4th Sat. 8-10 AM | Community Resources Council 133 Church St. Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 783-0481 M-Th 10am-3pm | Sierra Reach Ministries 18015 Applegate Rd., Applegate Th 10am-1pm Food & clothing |
| Interfaith Food Closet 12972 Earhart Ave suite 301 Auburn, CA 95602 (530) 885-1921 M-Th 10am-2pm last Sat of month Food (every 30 days) | Salvation Army 102 Lincoln St. Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 784-3233 M-Th 9am-noon Food, referrals | Salvation Army 233 S. Auburn St. #110 (downstairs across fr Little Red Hen Restaurant) Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346-2722 Wed. 10am-2pm |
| Salvation Army Family Services Center 286 Sutter Street (off Fulweiler via Sterling) Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-3990 M,W,F 10am-2pm Th senior day Food (every 60 days),utility bills, temporary shelter, counseling, referral services | St Vicente De Paul Society 139 Riverside Drive Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 781-3303 M-F 10am-4pm Food closet, hot lunch, clothing, showers, variety of services, referrals, thrift shop | Colfax Adventist Community Services 454 Schultz (off Tokayana Way) Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346-8844 |
| 7th Day Adventist Community Svcs. Bldg 1225 Rock Creek Rd.(East of Bell on Hwy 49) Auburn, CA 95602 (530) 823-0345 Tues 9am-noon Food (every 30 days), clothing, housewares, furniture, etc. | Horizon Community Church Horizon Cafe 321 Lincoln, Roseville last Mon of month 6:30pm-7:30pm | Foresthill Community Services 24340 Main St. P.O. Box 108 Foresthill, CA (530) 367-3406 |
| Loomis Basin Food Closet (serving Newcastle, Loomis, Penryn, & Rocklin) contact Cora Cockrum (916) 652-5278 | Food Closet at Sierra First Baptist Church 339900 Alta Bonnynook, Alta M-Sat 9am-1pm (530) 389-2168 Food | |
| The Salt Mine 590 G Street Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-3778 Tu-F 10am-noon Food, clothing, nutrition education | Elijah's Jar (operated by Foresthill Christian Ministerial Alliance) corner of Main & California St. (behind Dr. Woodson's Dental Office) (530) 367-3085 Wed 10:30am-12:30pm Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm | |
| Foothill Food Closet 6414 Brace Rd Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 652-0469 | Friendly Neighbors contact Etta Gross (530) 637-5359 |
Placer County (and more) Resource Guide
Electricity (General)
Project Go Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance
Assists homeowners and renters in residential homes with past due electric bills. Also includes an “energy audit” which may result in home improvements such as insulating doors and windows, installing ceiling fans, and replacing old appliances (refrigerators, microwaves, etc) with newer energy-efficient models. To Qualify: Call Project Go (1888) 524-5705 and leave a message.
Roseville Electric:
Electric Rate Assistance Program
Provides a 15% discount on electric rates to households meeting financial eligibility guidelines. To Qualify: Total Household income for 1 person must less than or equal to 20,050, for 2 people 22,900, for 3 people 25,800, etc. To apply, call (916) 774-5270.
PG&E: PG&E offers two energy assistance programs, plus the reach program California Alternate Rate for Energy (CARE)
The CARE program provides low-income consumers in California a 20% discount on their gas and electricity bills, and CARE participants are exempt from recent electric rate increases. To Qualify: An annual income of less than $22,000 for a household of 1 or 2 persons, 25,900 for 3 persons, and 5,200 for each additional household member. To apply, call toll-free at 1-866-PGE-CARE.
Medical Baseline
Provides a rate reduction on up to 500 kilowatt-hours of electricity and/or 25 therms of gas per month. To Qualify: A licensed medical doctor must certify that a full-time resident of your home has a medical condition that requires special heating or cooling equipment/conditions to sustain the patient's life. To apply, call (1800) 743-5000
The REACH Program Through the Salvation Army
A one-time energy assistance program (for PG&E) to help low-income customers, particularly the elderly, disabled, sick, working poor, and unemployed, pay for their energy needs. Assistance is available once yearly, but exceptions are made for seniors, the physically challenged, and the terminally ill. To Qualify: Applicants' income must not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (i.e., monthly income after taxes should not exceed $1,451 for a family of two, $1,829 for a family of three, and $2,206 for a family of four). To apply call or visit your local Salvation Army Office: Auburn (530) 889-3990, Roseville (916) 784-3233, Colfax (530) 346-2722.
Pacific Bell
Universal Lifeline
Provides a reduced rate for local unlimited service, currently 5.34 monthly. To Qualify: The family must meet the following income guidelines—1-2 persons: $18,800, 3 persons; 22,200, 4 persons; 26,700, and for each additional family member, add 4,500. To apply, call (1800) 310-2355.
Rent Assistance
Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly called Section 8)
Provides rental subsidies to low and very low-income households throughout Placer County, except in the City of Roseville. Check local newspapers or call the Housing Choice Voucher Program message machine
(530) 889-4000 for new application dates.
Salvation Army
Provides emergency rental/housing assistance to low income families. For contact information see above “REACH” listing.
The Salt Mine
Provides emergency rental/housing assistance to low income families (when funds are available).
Call (916) 645-3778.
St. Vincent de Paul
Provides emergency rental/housing assistance to individuals and families living in Placer County.
Call (916) 781-3303
Roseville Housing Assistance
For more information or to apply for any of the following programs call (916) 774-5270 or visit their website: http://www.roseville.ca.us/.
First Time Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program
Designed to promote homeownership for low-income, first-time buyers (no homeownership in the last three years, except mobile home not fixed to a permanent foundation), displaced homemakers, and single parents.
City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program
Provides low-income homeowners up to $40,000, through a combination of low-interest loans and grants, to make health and safety repairs to their homes.
Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
Provides approximately 70% of rental costs for low-income families. Also includes the Homeless Program for homeless families actively participating in the Home Start Program (transitional housing) and the Family Self Sufficiency Program which provides assistance to households who are working to become free of any type of public assistance (includes a five-year contract).
Food Banks
| City | Agency Name | Food Distribution Day(s), Times/Hours of Operation | Agency Type (Program Type) | County | Agency Distribution Address | Zip | Agency Phone Number | Website Address |
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| Alta | Sierra First Baptist Church | Thursday 10 am – 12 pm | Food Pantry | Placer | 33990 Alta Bonny Nook Road | 95701 | (530) 389-2168 | sfbcalta.org |
| Applegate | Sierra Reach Ministries | Thursday 9 am – 11:30 am Social Distancing & REQUIRING WEARING A MASK BY ALL STAFF & CLIENTS | Food Closet | Placer | 18015 Applegate Road | 95703 | 530) 878-2705 | sierrareachministries.org |
| Auburn | Auburn Interfaith Food Closet | Monday – Friday 10 am - 2 pm & Last Saturday of the month. Wednesday 4 pm - 7 pm. Home Delivery Program: Call to learn more. CLOSED on all federal holidays & others as listed on their website. | Food Closet | Placer | 1788 Auburn Ravine Road | 95603 | (530) 885‐1921 | auburnfoodcloset.org |
| Auburn | Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Church (Adventist Community Services) | Mondays 9 am - 12 pm for Homeless – hot meal & sack lunch. Tuesdays 9 am - 12 pm for Sheltered Clients - drive through food distribution. | Food Pantry & Clothing Closet | Placer | 12225 Rock Creek Road | 95602 | (530) 823-0345 | aubsda.org |
| Auburn | The Salvation Army - Auburn | Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 2 pm (closed for lunch 12 pm - 12:30 pm). Tuesday & Thursday by appt. only. | Food Pantry, Clothing, Utility, Housing, Shelter | Placer | 286 Sutter Street | 95603 | (530) 889-3990 | auburn.salvationarm y.org |
| Auburn | What Would Jesus Do (WWJD) | Every Monday 8 am – 9 am | Food Distribution | Placer | Seventh-day Adventist Church 12225 Rock Creek Road | 95602 | (916) 786-9953 | wwjdinc.org |
| Auburn | What Would Jesus Do (WWJD) | Every Monday 8 am – 9 am | Food Distribution | Placer | D Avenue & 1st Street | 95603 | (916) 786-9953 | wwjdinc.org |
| Foresthill | Lord Sabaoth Ministries | Wednesdays 3 pm – 6 pm Curbside Food Distribution | Food Distribution | Placer | 24500 Main Street | 95631 | (916) 835-1199 | foresthillcenter.com |
| Iowa Hill | Mountain Folk Food Bank | 1st & 3rd Fridays & 5th Friday of any month, that has a 5th Friday. 2 pm – 5 pm | Food Pantry | Placer | 3071 Iowa Hill Road | 95713 | (530) 320‐3969 | N/A |
| Lincoln | Lincoln Amazing Grace Seventhday Adventist Church | Monday 12 pm - 2 pm (While Supplies Last). Drive-thru; grocery bags of food will be provided | Food Distribution | Placer | 600 McBean Park Drive | 95648 | (916) 408-4408 | lincolnamazinggrace.caadventistchurch.org/ |
| Lincoln | St. Vincent de Paul - Lincoln | By appointment only. Call (916) 645-7201 (Hot Line, Answering Service). | Food Pantry | Placer | 280 Oak Tree Lane | 95648 | (916) 645-7201 | svdp-stj.org |
| Lincoln | The Salt Mine | Tuesday – Friday 9 am – 12 pm; Saturday 12 pm – 1 pm. Curbside Food Distribution | Food Closet | Placer | 590 Lincoln Blvd. | 95648 | (916) 645‐3778 | thesaltminelincoln.com |
| Loomis | First United Methodist Church of Loomis | Monday – Friday 10 am – 1 pm *Closed on Major Holidays | Food Closet | Placer | 6414 Brace Road | 95650 | (916) 652-0469 | oomismethodist.org |
| Loomis | LEOA Foundation | Thursdays 12 pm – 2 pm *Closed on Major Holidays. Drive through food distribution. | Food Distribution | Placer | Calvary Christian Center Loomis. 4655 King Road | 95650 | (404) 969-2274 | leoa.org |
| Meadow Vista | Celebration Church | 1st & 3rd Thursdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Drive thru food distribution. | Food Pantry | Placer | 990 Meadow Gate Road | 95722 | (530) 878-1365 | ccfellowship.org |
| Roseville | Bridgeway Christian Church | Thursdays 11 am – 12 pm Drive-Thru Only Food Distribution | Community Closet (Food) | Placer | 8150 Industrial Avenue, Bldg. A | 95678 | (916) 238-5321 | bridgeway.church |
| Roseville | First United Methodist Church Roseville | Mondays 12 pm – 12:45 pm | Soup Kitchen | Placer | 109 Washington Blvd. | 95678 | (916) 783-3464 | firstumcroseville.org |
| Roseville | Harvest Community Church | Last Tuesday of the month 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (While Supplies Last). Drive through food distribution. | Food Distribution | Placer | 1376 Blue Oaks Blvd. | 95678 | (916) 771-4781 | harvestfamily.net |
| Roseville | Life Community Church | 1 st and 2nd Fridays only, for May, 3 pm – 4 pm (While Supplies Last) Curbside Food Distribution. | Food Closet | Placer | 10020 Foothills Blvd. | 95747 | (916) 788-2697 | lifecconline.com |
| Roseville | Rhema Christian Center | 3rd Saturday 10 am – 12 pm | Food Pantry | Placer | 658 Commerce Drive, Suite E | 95678 | (916) 780-2121 | rhemaccroseville.com |
| Roseville | Roseville Alano Club | CALL AHEAD Friday 9 am – 9:30 am | Food Pantry | Placer | 111 5th Street | 95678 | (916) 781-2763 | rosevillealanoclub.com |
| Roseville | St. Vincent de Paul (Dining Room) | Tues., Wed., Thurs. 12pm–1:30pm. Sat. & Sun. 2:30pm–4pm. Call (916) 781-3303 for more details about services. | Soup Kitchen | Placer | 105 Bonita Street | 95678 | (916) 781-3303 | placersvdp.com |
| Roseville | St. Vincent de Paul (Food Locker) | Mon., Wed., Fri. 9am–11am - Curbside Food Distribution. BAGS Home Delivery Program: Homebound Elderly / Disabled in Roseville. Call (916) 781-3303 for more details about services | Food Pantry | Placer | 503 Giuseppe Court, Suite #8 | 95678 | (916) 781-3303 | placersvdp.com |
| Roseville | The Rock of Roseville | Thursdays 9:30 am – 11 am | Food Distribution | Placer | *Till 6/30/2022: 202 Bonita St. *Starting 7/7/2022: 111 5th Street (“Meeting Room”) | 95678 | (916) 789-7625 | rockofroseville.com |
| Roseville | The Salvation Army - Roseville | FOOD PANTRY: Mon.-Thurs. 9am–12pm & 12:30pm-2:30pm & Fri. 9am-11am & 12:30pm-2:30pm. BREAKFAST: Sat. 8am–9am. LUNCH: Fri. 11am–12pm. | Food Pantry, Social Services & Soup Kitchen | Placer | 100 Lincoln Street | 95678 | (916) 784-3382 | roseville.salvationar my.org |
| Roseville | What Would Jesus Do (WWJD) | Tuesday – Thursday 8 am - 9 am | Food Distribution | Placer | 503 Berry Street. Vacant lot (fronts Reserve Drive) | 95678 | (916) 786-9953 | wwjdinc.org |
| Sheridan | Celebration Family Worship Center | Wednesdays 6 pm – 8 pm Curbside Food Distribution | Food Pantry & Clothing Closet | Placer | 5721 Tenth Street | 95681 | (530) 923-1849 or (916) 521-4533 | celebrationfamilywor shipcenter.com |
El Dorado County
| City | Agency Name | Agency Name | Food Distribution Day(s), Times/Hours of Operation | County | Agency Distribution Address | Zip | Agency Phone Number | Website Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Hills | Hills Church | 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. Registration ONLY: 9 am - 9:45 am. Food Distribution: 10 am - 11:30 am. Indoor Distribution. | Food Pantry | El Dorado | 800 White Rock Road | 95762 | (916) 939‐3527 | hills.church |
| Greenwood | Calvary Chapel on the Georgetown Divide | Tuesday 12 pm – 2 pm | Food Pantry | El Dorado | 3757 Hwy. 193 | 95635 | (530) 823-1622 | coolcalvary.com |
| Placerville | Upper Room Dining Hall | Dining room closed - will only be offering take-out meals at the door each day. | Soup Kitchen | El Dorado | 1868 Broadway | 95667 | (530) 621‐7730 | upperroomdininghall .org |
Nevada County
| City | Agency Name | Agency Name | Food Distribution Day(s), Times/Hours of Operation | County | Agency Distribution Address | Zip | Agency Phone Number | Website Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County | Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 am – 1 pm; Sat. 10 am – 12 pm. CLOSED: 5/29/23, 7/4/23, 9/4/23, 11/23/23, 11/24/23, 11/25/23, 12/25/23. Drive thru, curbside pickup. | Food Pantry | Nevada | 440 Henderson Street | 95945 | (530) 273‐8132 | interfaithfoodministry.org |
| Penn Valley | Penn Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church | Thursdays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Curbside Food Distribution | Food Distribution | Nevada | 17645 Penn Valley Drive | 95946 | (530) 432-2479 | N/A |
Healing Waters
“Virtually free wilderness adventures for people challenging HIV and AIDS,” consisting of a “physically and emotionally safe weekend of rafting, sea kayaking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, or backpacking.” Trips cost $15 and include transportation, food, lodging, equipment, and beginning-level instruction. There are trips available every weekend in 2002. Visit http://www.hwaters.org/ or call (415) 621-7529 for more information.
Counseling
Communality Access Center
Based out of CSUS, counseling services are provided by advanced graduate students in the Department of Counselor Education. Costs are $65 for one semester (14 sessions). Call (916) 278-6252.
Placer County Access
Placer County Mental Health Services provided on a sliding scale basis. Accepts Medi-Cal. Call (530) 886-5401.
Support Groups
Heart to Heart
For gay and bisexual men who are living with HIV and AIDS. Meets every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at CARES. Facilitated by Sean Benedict, MA, MFC. For info call (916) 447-7063 ext. 336
Sunburst Projects Women's Group
For HIV-positive women, to learn about health, nutrition, legal issues, medication, and support Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 240, Sacramento, CA 95825.
For info call Carolyn McCoy (916) 440-0889 x 30 or fax (916) 440-1208.
Placer County Women’s Group
Support for HIV-positive women living in Placer County and surrounding areas. Un-facilitated. Call SFAF for times and locations
Counseling and Support
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
Jose Emmanuel Vega, Director of Health Services
Children
Sunburst Projects
Provides childcare for medically related appointments.
Contact Carolyn McCoy (916) 440-0889 or FAX (916) 440-1208
Address: 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 240, Sacramento, CA 95825
Helpful Links
The Internet has made it much easier to find confidential information about HIV and AIDS. Here are just a few of the websites offering help and information.
One Community Health
One Community Health offers HIV & STD testing, healthcare, mental health services, dental services & a pharmacy
Project Inform
Project Inform is a national nonprofit, community-based organization working to end the AIDS epidemic and provide information on prevention and treatment.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood offers information on HIV/AIDS including a question and answer section.
CDPH Office of AIDS
The CDPH (California Department of Public Health) Office of AIDS has links to information on treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
HIV Insite
Comprehensive, up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy from the University of California San Francisco.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
The CDC has a wealth of information regarding transmission, prevention, and treatment.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation
A wealth of information regarding treatment, prevention, and much more. This site can be viewed in either English or Spanish.
AIDS.org's AIDS Treatment News
AIDS Treatment News has information about the basics of HIV infection, the cause, myths, and how to help friends and family infected with HIV
