Get Help
Find food. Feel supported.
We’re here to be your trusted partner in accessing nutritious food and resources for you and your family. Serving communities across northern Nevada and the eastern California Sierra, we provide reliable programs and services designed to meet the needs of individuals and families in our area. Whether you’re looking for emergency food, regular assistance, or connections to other support, we’re here to help make the process straightforward and respectful.
Programs & Services
Everyone deserves access to nourishing food and a sense of stability. Whether this is a short-term setback or a longer journey, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is here with compassion, dignity, and real support—so you can focus on what matters most.
NEIGHBORHOOD PANTRY
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The Food Bank of Northern Nevada distributes food to partner pantries across our region so neighbors can pick up free groceries close to home.
These community sites offer pantry staples with a simple check-in, regular hours, and welcoming, judgment-free service making it easier to keep your household fed without extra stress.
Mobile
Harvest
We bring fresh produce to convenient community stops at no cost.
Mobile Harvest is designed for quick, respectful visits with drive-through or walk-up options (depending on the site).
Recurring neighborhood stops make it simple to pick up fruits and vegetables on a schedule that works for you.
MEALS
FOR KIDS
Children learn, grow, and thrive when nutritious meals are available.
We connect kids to free, healthy meals served at schools, parks, and community sites throughout the year welcoming, family-friendly locations where it’s easy to find a time and place that fits your routine.
SERVING
SENIORS
Older adults deserve reliable access to nourishing food and the dignity of choice.
We provide senior-focused food assistance through partnerships and programs tailored to this stage of life helping neighbors eat well, stretch a fixed income, and maintain independence with support close to home.
SNAP HELP
If money is tight, our team offers one-on-one, confidential support to apply for or renew SNAP (food stamps).
We can check basic eligibility, explain what documents are needed, help complete the application, and answer questions about how benefits work. We offer patient guidance from start to finish.
HEALTH & NUTRITION
Knowledge is power. Our nutrition team shares practical ways to eat well on a budget with simple, pantry-based recipes that balance great taste with nutritious options. Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP) helps promote nutrition without judgment, and our Prescription Pantry (Rx) program connects families with foods that support better health.
FAMILY HEALTH FESTIVAL
Family Health Festivals are free community events that bring helpful resources together in one welcoming place.
Families can access food support and connect with local health and community services making it easier to learn about what’s available and get the help you need.
NOURISH.
Nourish is our e-newsletter for neighbors served by Food Bank programs and partners.
Get timely updates about food distributions and schedules, seasonal events, and useful resources to support your household delivered right to your inbox.
Free Meals for Kids
After School, Summer, and Weekends
Kids Cafe serves free, healthy meals and snacks at schools, parks, and community sites across Northern Nevada. At many locations, no enrollment is required—just a safe, welcoming place where children can eat, learn, and thrive. Find times and sites near you.
Featured Recipes
SNAP Benefit Assistance
Apply, Renew, and Make Your Food Budget Go Further
Many people qualify for SNAP and don’t realize it. Our team offers free, confidential support to check eligibility, gather documents, submit your application, and track status—plus help with renewals, income changes, and understanding your EBT card. We explain the rules clearly for households of all sizes, students, seniors, and working families, and we can meet in person, by phone, or online in multiple languages. No pressure and no judgment—just patient guidance so you can put more healthy food on the table.
HELP THAT RESPECTS YOUR Privacy
Hunger isn’t always visible, and asking for help shouldn’t be hard. We make getting food quick and judgment-free with a quick check-in and free groceries at distributions and pantries—bring ID if you have it; if not, we’ll still help. Your information stays private, and steady meals free up your budget for rent, medicine, and gas. You’re not alone and your community is here for you.
