Yuba City Grocery Support Program
About This Campaign
Our Grocery Support Program helps cover essential food and household items for refugee families through partnerships with local grocery stores in Yuba City. When families can't afford immediate purchases, the stores provide IOUs which this campaign helps to cover.
Noble Halal Market - A Community Cornerstone
Led by Mohammad Marouf Sharifi, a former U.S. military interpreter who came to America on a special immigrant visa, Noble Halal Market has become more than just a grocery store—it's a lifeline for refugee families in Yuba City.
Location
885 Gray Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991
Located approximately 50 miles north of Roseville
Specialty Products
- Fresh Afghan bread daily
- Traditional dried fruits
- Specialty grains and herbs
- Afghan sweets and treats
- Traditional teas
- Essential kitchen supplies
Location & Directions
Get Directions →"I'm glad that 95% are reliable. Only 5% are not reliable, but I take that risk, because I was in a bad situation before, and I know it's hard to provide. Especially to people coming to a new country, it's hard to get everything, and especially it's hard to get a good job. I understand that."
- Mohammad Marouf Sharifi, Owner
The wall behind the checkout counter tells the story: dozens of small notes, each representing a family trying to make ends meet. Through your support, we can help clear these IOUs and strengthen this vital community resource.
The Ahmadi Family's Journey
Abdul Basir Ahmadi, 37, arrived in Yuba City with his wife, Marzia, and four school-age daughters in April. Having worked as a cook for U.S. contractors since his teenage years, Abdul's connection to America made him a target when the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan.
"Because of that, we need to save our family. Because of that, we came here."
- Abdul Basir Ahmadi
Real Challenges, Real Resilience
- All four daughters (ages 7-13) face hearing difficulties, affecting their school experience
- Medical appointments often conflict with work schedules
- Transportation remains a daily challenge
- The family struggles with English while trying to navigate their new life
Despite these challenges, Abdul works part-time at Noble Halal Market, where store owner Mohammad Marouf Sharifi understands firsthand the journey from military interpreter to rebuilding life in America. This is more than employment—it's a circle of support within our community.
"The money is not enough for the home rent, for the electric, for insurance. We need to buy gas, clothes, everything. We need to work. But before work... we need to learn English."
- Abdul Basir Ahmadi
Our Partner Stores
- Noble Halal Market - Mohammad Marouf Sharifi
885 Gray Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991
Serving the community since 2018 with authentic Afghan and halal products - Food 4 Less - 1984 N State Highway
- Save Mart - 1235 Bridge Street
- La Superior Mercado - 464 Colusa Avenue
How It Works
- Local grocery stores extend credit to refugee families for essential items
- Your donation goes directly to covering these IOUs
- Funds are distributed weekly to participating stores
- 100% of donations go toward grocery IOUs
This is a volunteer-led community initiative. Donations are not tax-deductible. All funds go directly to covering grocery IOUs for refugee families in Yuba City.