Community Action Agency of Butte County

What Community Action Agency of Butte County does

Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered at 181 E. Shasta Avenue in Chico, California, operating under a federal mandate established in 1967 to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Butte County. The agency delivers a portfolio of direct human services across five core areas: food security (North State Food Bank serving approximately 15,000 residents monthly across a five-county region, Fresh Choice Pantry, and the 530 Food Rescue Coalition), energy assistance (utility bill support and in-home weatherization crews for PG&E and propane customers), housing (Esplanade House transitional housing for unhoused families with children, the 50-unit North Point Apartments complex with 7 extremely low-income and 42 low-income units, and general affordable housing units), healthcare and homelessness navigation (Butte CARES, a Medi-Cal Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports program for unhoused members of Partnership Health Plan of California, and Meals that Heal, a 12-week medically tailored grocery delivery program for Medi-Cal members with chronic nutrition-sensitive conditions), and financial stability (free VITA tax preparation assistance).

The organization employs 101-250 staff and operates service locations in Chico (headquarters, 15 Declaration Drive, 765 East Avenue), Oroville, and Paradise, with field crews performing in-home weatherization and delivering medically tailored groceries to eligible households. Programs are delivered through eligibility-based enrollment, healthcare provider referrals, and government agency partnerships, with no commercial sales motion.

Revenue is derived primarily from government grants and contracts at the federal and state level, supplemented by private donations through a PayPal portal and annual fundraising events such as Swing for Change, and by programmatic service fees including income-based rent at affordable housing units and a $35 non-refundable housing application fee. Strategic partnerships with the Association of California Food Banks, California Department of Social Services (CalFresh), IRS VITA, CalRecycle, Partnership Health Plan of California, and Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) form the operational backbone of service delivery.

Name

Community Action Agency of Butte County

Legal name

Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.

Website

https://buttecaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Community Action Agency of Butte County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering direct poverty alleviation services across a five-county California region, operating food bank, energy assistance, transitional and affordable housing, and Medi-Cal care management programs for low-income and unhoused residents.

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Product category

Community Social Services and Poverty Alleviation

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Poverty alleviation programs
• Food bank services
• Affordable housing assistance
• Energy assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oroville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Federal mandate to alleviate causes and conditions of poverty; operates with government funding and grants to support energy assistance, food security, and housing programs.
2. Private Donations and Fundraising: Accepts charitable donations through PayPal portal and fundraising events like the annual Swing for Change golf event.
3. Program Service Fees: Affordable housing units charge rent; utility assistance and food bank services provided at low or no cost to qualifying households.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Action Agency of Butte County is a nonprofit Community Action Agency that delivers direct human services to alleviate poverty in Butte County, California. Its core offerings span food security (North State Food Bank), energy assistance and weatherization, transitional and affordable housing (Esplanade House, North Point Apartments, Affordable Housing), healthcare navigation for unhoused Medi-Cal members (Butte CARES), medically tailored grocery delivery (Meals that Heal), and free tax preparation (VITA). Services are delivered free or at reduced cost to eligible low-income households through physical sites, home visits, and partnerships.

Product overview

Community Action Agency of Butte County is a nonprofit social services organization providing a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on alleviating poverty in Butte County. The agency operates as a single, multi-program organization — not a software product company — offering direct human services rather than a technology platform. Its core programs span five service areas: (1) food security through the North State Food Bank (including Fresh Choice Pantry) and the 530 Food Rescue Coalition; (2) energy savings via utility assistance and weatherization; (3) housing through Esplanade House (transitional housing), North Point Apartments, and general Affordable Housing units; (4) healthcare and homelessness support via Butte CARES (Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports housing assistance) and Meals that Heal (medically tailored groceries); and (5) financial stability through VITA free tax preparation. Programs are delivered through a combination of physical locations, staff case management, referral workflows (fax/email to healthcare providers), and community partnerships.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Butte CARES: Community Action Resources and Equitable Solutions - helps unhoused people on Medi-Cal receive healthcare services and find housing.
• North State Food Bank
• Esplanade House
• North Point Apartments
• CAA Affordable Housing Apartments
• Meals that Heal

Products and services

• North State Food Bank A regional food bank serving an average of 15,000 hungry residents per month across a five-county region, offering food distributions, support for community food pantries, and a Fresh Choice Pantry grocery-store-style shopping experience by appointment.
• Energy Services / Utility Assistance & Weatherization Energy assistance programs including utility bill payment support and weatherization services that send crews to install energy-efficient measures in qualifying households to reduce PG&E and heating costs.
• Esplanade House Transitional housing and intensive supportive services for unhoused families with children, providing a structured living environment and case management to help families achieve stability.
• Butte CARES (Community Action Resources and Equitable Solutions) A program helping unhoused individuals on Medi-Cal (through Partnership Health Plan of CA) receive healthcare navigation, care management (Enhanced Care Management), and housing assistance (Community Supports) services.
• Meals that Heal A 12-week medically tailored grocery delivery program for Medi-Cal members with Partnership Health Plan of California who have qualifying chronic or serious nutrition-related health conditions; referrals are submitted by licensed healthcare providers.
• VITA Tax Preparation Assistance Free tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, helping low-income individuals file their taxes correctly and claim eligible refunds at no cost.
• Affordable Housing Affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment units for individuals and families meeting income eligibility requirements, located at 181 E. Shasta Ave., Chico, CA, with computer lab, laundry, playground, and on-site property management.
• North Point Apartments An affordable apartment complex at 3432 Esplanade, Chico, with 50 units for low-income families and individuals (including 7 units for extremely low-income households and 42 for low-income households), featuring ADA-accessible units, a children's playground, community room, computer lab, and laundry facilities.
• 530 Food Rescue Coalition A volunteer-driven food rescue program that mobilizes volunteers to transport surplus food donations from retailers to nonprofits via a mobile app, reducing food waste and addressing hunger.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 15,000 hungry residents monthly across five-county region

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of California Food BankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with California Food Banks Association supports the North State Food Bank operations and food distribution network across the five-county region.
• California Department of Social Services - CalFreshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalFresh partnership helps connect low-income families with food assistance benefits, supplementing the North State Food Bank services.
• IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVITA program partnership provides free tax preparation assistance to low-income individuals and families.
• CalRecycleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalRecycle partnership supports environmental programs and waste reduction initiatives.
• Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHIP provides on-site residential management for North Point Apartments, including waitlist management and tenant screening at 530-343-4300.
• Partnership Health Plan of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership Health Plan provides Medi-Cal coverage for Butte CARES and Meals that Heal program participants. Butte CARES helps unhoused members receive healthcare services and housing support.
• Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed healthcare providers (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN, RD, MSW, LCSW) submit referrals for Meals that Heal program. Referrals require completed form, progress note with ICD-10 codes, and current medication list via fax or email.
• 530 Food Rescue CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobilizes volunteers to drive food donations from retailers to nonprofits through a mobile app, reducing food waste while feeding the community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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