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Emergency Services

Salvation Army
The Salvation Army at 6177 Skyway, (530) 872-1534, is ready to assist with emergency food, shelter, clothing, energy assistance, and crisis support. Open to the public Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Community Action Agency
The Community Action Agency at 5533-B Skyway, (530) 877-3966, provides emergency help with utilities, home weatherization, wood, Headstart, etc.

Help For People
The Help for People, 5533-A Skyway, (530) 872-4357, emergency food location, limit four times a year.

Disaster Prepareness - Red Cross Shelter
Paradise Seventh-Day Adventist Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have developed their own disaster prepareness committees in the event of a local disaster. The gymnasium at the Seventh-Day Adventist School, 5699 Academy Drive, is a certified Red Cross Shelter.

Food Services

Senior Nutrition Project
The Senior Nutrition Project by the Community Action Agency provides Noon meals Monday-Friday at the Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road, (530) 877-5016. Anyone over 60 years of age is eligible to participate. Reservations are requested; a donation of $2.00 a meal is suggested. Due to the CAA limited budget, the Senior Center subsidizes the Nutrition Project.

Meals On Wheels
Paradise Meals on Wheels provides first class service and hot nutritious meals to homebound residents in Paradise and Magalia. Located at 1295 Bille Road, (530) 877-8707.

Butte County Gleaners
Butte County Gleaners is a volunteer organization of seniors who distribute food they have gleaned from markets and farms. Food is not only available to members, but to volunteer, charity and church organizations who will further distribute the food to those in need. In Paradise at 1698 Wagstaff Road, (530) 872-0637.

Surplus Government Food
Distribution of surplus government food on 3rd Thursday of the month at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 5720 Academy Drive. Proof of income and residence required.

Free Holiday Meals
Special free meals are provided at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Contact the Salvation Army (530) 872-1534 for sponsors and locations.

Substance Abuse Services

Al-Anon, 174 Pearson Road, (530) 872-7431
Ala-Teen, 6830 Pentz Road, (530) 872-6521
Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Education & Counseling, 5700 Almond Street, (530) 872-6421
Feather River Alcohol & Chemical Recovery Program, 5974 Pentz Road, (530) 872-4600