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Feeding Nevada County: Local Hunger Relief and Community Involvement Day
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Feeding Nevada County: Local Hunger Relief and Community Involvement Day

Episode #4July 31, 2026

On this episode of On The Town from Grass Valley Brewing Company, Tom Fitzsimmons speaks with Food Bank of Nevada County Executive Director Brett Bentley about hunger relief and the growing demand for food assistance in Grass Valley, Penn Valley and communities across western Nevada County. Bentley discusses the Summer Lunch Program, school snack support, CalFresh and SNAP concerns, and a new community food cart at Grass Valley City Hall. The episode also previews Community Involvement Day at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, where residents can donate shelf-stable food, reusable grocery bags and egg cartons to the Food Bank of Nevada County and Interfaith Food Ministry. Plus, learn about upcoming events at Grass Valley Brewing Company, including a benefit for Wayward Journey dog rescue.