2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Thanksgiving is Wednesday, November 27th, 2025

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➢ Sierra Roots | Holiday Meal Service

• What? Sierra Roots provides a weekly hot lunch every Thursday at the Community Church in Nevada City for people experiencing homelessness. The service on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving) and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas) will include a full holiday meal served at the regular time.
• When? Thursdays at 11:30am (doors open at 10:30am)
  • Holiday meals served on:
    • Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025
    • Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025
• Where? Community Church, 300 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959

Eligibility:

• Open to people experiencing homelessness
• Walk-in only; sign-in with name requested
• No ID required; respectful behavior expected
• Leashed dogs allowed
• Children are not allowed at this service

Web pages

• 211 Western Nevada County Holiday Resources - https…

2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 27th, 2025.

➢ Auburn Interfaith Food Closet | Thanksgiving Turkey Drive

• What? Auburn Interfaith Food Closet (AIFC) is hosting its 10th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. Families who live within AIFC’s service area can sign up online to receive one donated turkey per household. Turkeys will be distributed based on availability and are not guaranteed.
• When?
  • Pickup: Monday, November 24, 2025, from 9am-5pm
  • Sign-up period: November 3-21, 2025
  • Recipients will be notified by Sunday, November 23 if a turkey has been reserved.
• Where? 
  • Pickup Location: Grocery Outlet parking lot
  • 414 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603 ​(Note: Do not go to the Food Closet to pick up your turkey.)

Eligibility:

• Must live in AIFC’s service area: Alta, Applegate, Auburn, Baxter, Blue Canyon, Bowman, Clipper Gap, Colfax, Dutch Flat, Eden V…

2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Christmas is Thursday, December 25th, 2025.

Kwanzaa is Friday, December 26th, 2025.

Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14th and ends at nightfall on December 22nd, 2025.

Events and programs will be listed here as information becomes available.

2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Christmas is Thursday, December 25th, 2025.

Kwanzaa is Friday, December 26th, 2025.

Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14th and ends at nightfall on December 22nd, 2025.

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➢ Sierra Roots | Holiday Meal Service

• What? Sierra Roots provides a weekly hot lunch every Thursday at the Community Church in Nevada City for people experiencing homelessness. The service on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving) and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas) will include a full holiday meal served at the regular time.
• When? Thursdays at 11:30am (doors open at 10:30am)
  • Holiday meals served on:
    • Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 27, 2025
    • Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25, 2025
• Where? Community Church, 300 Main Street, Nevada City, CA 95959

Eligibility:

• Open to people experiencing homelessness
• Walk-in only; sign-in with name requested
• No ID required; respectful behavior expected
• Leashed dogs allowed
• Children are not allowed …

2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2025 Holiday Season.

Christmas is Thursday, December 25th, 2025.

Kwanzaa is Friday, December 26th, 2025.

Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 14th and ends at nightfall on December 22nd, 2025.

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➢ Lincoln Christmas Parade

• What? The Lincoln Christmas Parade returns this December, inviting community members to line the streets and enjoy a festive evening.
• When? December 6, 2025 at 5pm
• Where? Parade route through downtown Lincoln

➢ Lincoln Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting

• What? The Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Hometown Christmas Tree Lighting in Beermann Plaza.
• When? December 4, 2025 at 5pm
• Where? Beermann Plaza, 540 F Street, Lincoln, CA 95648

Web pages

• 211 Western Nevada County Holiday Resources - https://cde.211connectingpoint.org/resource/70210667/