Community Action Agency of Butte County

Community Action Agency of Butte County We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those struggling with poverty thrive in society

At Butte County CAA our mission is to serve as a catalyst to reduce poverty and its symptoms through:
- Providing quality services
- Developing resources
- Collaborating with others
- Advocating on behalf of the economically & socially disadvantaged
- Empowering individuals
- Improving the conditions in which people live, learn and work

We envision communities whose members feel secure and are self-sufficient. We have a federal mandate to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty by whatever means necessary in our community. Currently we do this by:
- Helping people on fixed incomes weatherize their homes so they can spend less on PG&E
- Managing the North State Food Bank, providing lower cost food options for fixed income families.
- Providing transitional housing to those who might otherwise end up homeless
- Providing affordable housing options to low income families

Butte County is rich in natural beauty, recreation, education and small industry, but is economically depressed. The poverty rate in Butte County from 2009-2013 was 20.4% with a much higher rate in Oroville (38.6%) than Chico (25.9%) or Paradise (15.4%). While incomes have improved for many, a large and growing percentage of the population has not experienced income gains sufficient to escape poverty. Unemployment is typically higher than the State average, which was 15.9% in the same time period. Since 1967, Butte County CAA has been serving the needs of the region in alignment with the charter of the National Community Action Agencies overarching goal. The stated goal of all Community Action Agencies in the United States is defined as follows: To alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty by whatever means necessary in your community. Through the years Butte County CAA has provided a number of programs and activities that meet this overall goal. Currently the programs we offer are as following core programs:
- Energy and Environmental Services
- Food and Nutrition
- Transitional Housing (Esplanade House)
- Affordable Housing
- Community Development

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!
09/06/2026

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

🍇Dozens of pantry and agency partners supported.📦Consistent Friday tailgate distributions. 🤯1 million pounds of food dis...
09/04/2026

🍇Dozens of pantry and agency partners supported.
📦Consistent Friday tailgate distributions.
🤯1 million pounds of food distributed this year so far.
5️⃣All this and more accomplished through these 5 incredibly hard working NSFB employees.
👏🏼Let’s hear it for them for National Food Bank Day!

09/03/2026
Support 530 Food Rescue Coalition tomorrow night, Wednesday, Sept 2nd, at Lost Dutchman's Bingo Night! For only $5, you ...
09/01/2026

Support 530 Food Rescue Coalition tomorrow night, Wednesday, Sept 2nd, at Lost Dutchman's Bingo Night! For only $5, you can have a fun evening with friends and partake in 530 FRC's amazing mission to not let any food go to waste in Butte County.🍗🍉🍕

08/31/2026

🏌️‍♀️Want to win $5,000, $20,000 a Ford Bronco, AND the hearts of our community? Fortunately, you can have a chance at all 4 at Swing for Change, our golf tournament fundraiser on October 3rd at Bidwell Park Golf Course!

⛳️Go to the linktree in our profile’s bio to purchase tickets to play and/or sponsor today.

We wanted to share information about PG&E’s upcoming virtual town hall for customers and agency partners in the North Co...
08/25/2026

We wanted to share information about PG&E’s upcoming virtual town hall for customers and agency partners in the North Coast region for this Wednesday, August 26th.

During this virtual event, they will share updates on their wildfire safety work in the North Coast, recent wildfire risk response, local engagements and customer resources. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions, share feedback and connect with local PG&E leaders, including North Coast Regional Vice President, Dave Canny.

To join, visit pge,com/webinars

💙 Another Successful Food Distribution in Palermo! 💙On Friday, August 21, the North State Food Bank hosted a drive-thru ...
08/24/2026

💙 Another Successful Food Distribution in Palermo! 💙

On Friday, August 21, the North State Food Bank hosted a drive-thru food distribution in Palermo, serving 940 community members.

A special thank you to the Palermo Grange for generously allowing us to use your facility and helping make this event possible. Community partnerships like yours help us reach more people and strengthen our impact throughout the region.

Together, we are making a difference, one family at a time. ❤️

🍎🚗 The North State Food Bank’s September Drive-Thru Distribution Schedule is Here! 🚗🍎No paperwork. No documentation. No ...
08/21/2026

🍎🚗 The North State Food Bank’s September Drive-Thru Distribution Schedule is Here! 🚗🍎

No paperwork. No documentation. No hassle. ✅

Just drive through and receive a FREE box of nutritious food for you and your family! 🥕🍞🥫

Our friendly team will handle the heavy lifting, so you can stay comfortably in your vehicle. 💪🚙

🎃 Halloween Costume Drive for Esplanade House! 👻Help make Halloween special for the families and children at Esplanade H...
08/18/2026

🎃 Halloween Costume Drive for Esplanade House! 👻

Help make Halloween special for the families and children at Esplanade House! We are currently accepting donations of new or gently used Halloween costumes.

✅ Clean and in good condition
✅ All pieces included
✅ Child and adult sizes welcome

Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM at:

📍 181 E. Shasta Avenue

Thank you for helping create fun, memorable experiences for the families we serve this Halloween season! 🎃🧡

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181 E Shasta Avenue
Chico, CA
95973

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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