Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria will procure from 15 local producers including 10 socially disadvantaged producers in order to implement two on-site distributions to the tribal community. The Tribe is located in Humboldt County, CA which is in its entirety a rural area, the target beneficiaries for distributions are the local Bear River tribal member households. One distribution will be to the Tribe’s kitchen, the Cook will prepare the food outside of the scope of this grant, and feed tribal members at daily weekday luncheons. The other distribution will take place from the Tribe as well and will target 100% of the rancheria residences and nearby tribal households—food will be available for weekly pickup with deliveries going to Elders specifically.
Expected outcomes include increased opportunities for local and socially disadvantaged producers, increased availability of fresh and nutritious foods in underserved communities, and increased marketing opportunities for local and socially disadvantaged producers.