Last verified 2026-05-17
Free monthly medical cannabis in Nevada City
Elevation 2477' runs a donation-based Compassion Program that gives qualifying medical patients one free item from a special Compassion Menu every month. The menu rotates and can include CBD or THC flower, edibles, oils, and tinctures, all lab-tested under California law. [Source: elevationcannabis.co/dispensaries/elevation-2477/compassion-program/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]
The program is run with local growers, makers, and the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance.
Who qualifies
You need all three:
- A California address (the program is for California residents).
- A valid government photo ID — driver's license, state ID, or passport.
- A current Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) OR a doctor's recommendation for medical cannabis.
If you don't have a doctor's recommendation yet, Elevation points patients to greenleafclinics.com to get one. [Source: elevationcannabis.co/dispensaries/elevation-2477/compassion-program/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]
What you get
- 1 free item from the Compassion Menu each month.
- A free one-on-one consultation with a Wellness Associate, available every day 9 AM – 9 PM, to help you pick what fits your needs.
The Compassion Menu is not posted online — you see what's available when you visit.
How to apply
- Bring your documents in person to the dispensary: photo ID plus your MMIC or doctor's recommendation.
- Ask for the Compassion Program at the counter. Staff will enroll you and walk you through that month's options.
- Come back once a month to pick up your free item. Plan ahead — supply is limited and depends on donations from local cultivators.
Location: 569 Searls Ave, Suite D, Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: 530-264-7684
Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM, every day [Source: elevationcannabis.co/dispensaries/elevation-2477/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Common pitfalls
- Expired paperwork. An MMIC or doctor's recommendation that's past its date won't be accepted. Renew before you go.
- Out-of-state ID. You need to be a California resident.
- Showing up at the end of the month. Compassion stock depends on donations and can run out. Go early in the month if you can.
- Expecting to pick from the full menu. Compassion items are a separate, smaller selection — not the full retail shelf.
Where to get help
- Call the dispensary at 530-264-7684 before visiting if you're unsure whether your paperwork qualifies.
- Need a doctor's recommendation? See greenleafclinics.com (referenced by Elevation 2477').
- General questions about medical cannabis ID cards in California: see the California Department of Public Health MMIC program at cdph.ca.gov.
Sources
- Elevation 2477' Compassion Program — https://elevationcannabis.co/dispensaries/elevation-2477/compassion-program/ (accessed 2026-05-17)
- Elevation 2477' dispensary page — https://elevationcannabis.co/dispensaries/elevation-2477/ (accessed 2026-05-17)