Mechoopda Indian Tribe

Support to improve access to nutritious, culturally relevant foods through a Tribal food pantry, community garden, food processing, and local food distribution.

Project Purpose This project proposes to serve Native American youth in Butte County who are disproportionally impacted by juvenile delinquency and are at-risk for involvement in the juvenile justice system resulting from delinquent and pre-delinquent behaviors by building capacity in the Mechoopda Tribal Youth Council (TYC) and increasing participation in youth leadership within the tribe.

This project will help increase the food availability for tribal members in the effort to enhance our food and traditional food sovereignty. Our holistic approach will include resources to support tribal members with traditional food accessibility and community gardens to combat our high rates of food insecurity.

General Operating Support

Wildfire recovery efforts and forest restoration