NEIGHBORHOOD READINESS PROJECT

In the event of natural disaster, fuel-supply interruption, or systemic economic failure, local markets have, on average, only three days of inventory on hand.

Residents of Nevada County are invited to participate in a short-term community food-storage campaign through the month of August, 2026.

Discounted bulk orders for a limited list of staples will be available from participating local suppliers: SPD Markets, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, Natural Selections & Mother Truckers Market, California Organics, BriarPatch Food Co-op and Prepare Direct.

In future, if the supply trucks aren’t rolling, we’ll be able to take care of our neighbors for a few transitional months. Nevada County will stand as a ready model for preparedness, stored-food wealth, and generosity-of-spirit. (Neighborhood block parties rather than Mad Max 😉

Participatory demonstrations of long-term food-storage strategies will be offered from 5-7pm on Tuesdays August 11 & 25 and Monday 31 at Banner Community Grange, and on Sundays August 16 and 23 at Briar PatchCommunity Room, both in Grass Valley.

Participants who bring staple foods, regardless of where purchased, will be assisted with bagging and, for a nominal donation, Nitrogen tanks and food-grade plastic tubing and bags will be made available for community use. (A video demonstration of the process was made when NRP launched in 2009.

Go to You Tube: Bag It! Packaging Bulk Foods with Nitrogen.

This equipment will be made available to Nevada County residents on a lend basis by appointment.) Though long-term storage is encouraged, participants will use their foodstuffs as they see fit. The idea is to de-centralize.. for many to hold a part. Also, auxiliary wellwater hand pumps will be available to residents at a reduced-cost through Neighborhood Readiness Project.

Additionally this summer and fall at Banner Community Grange, indigenous cultural curators will offer instruction in the traditional and responsibly sustainable preparation and storing of regional foods.

Individuals, families, and houses of worship are invited to participate with the Neighborhood Readiness Project, a not-for-profit endeavor: NeighborRP.net

Questions?: PoetRoseate@mailfence.com

With thanks for support from Banner Community Grange, Briar Patch Food Co-op, California Organics, KNCO Radio, KVMR Radio, Natural Selections & Mother Truckers Market, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply, Prepare Direct, SPD Markets, The Union, UNFI, and Yubanet.com