Food Donors & Resources
The Food Bank accepts food from grocers, farmers, food drives and more.
About Us
Our Mission: Feeding the hungry today and solving hunger for tomorrow through community partnership.
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada provides food for families in need through more than 155 partner agencies across northern Nevada and the eastern slope of the Sierra in California and direct service programs. We serve more than 155,000 people every month, almost half of whom are children and seniors.
The Food Bank grew from a small pantry to a regional distribution center. We incorporated in 1983 and have operated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization for more than 40 years. Last fiscal year, we provided more than 21 million meals for neighbors who faced hunger.
Serving OUr Community for More than 40 Years
Every meal served, every caring food package delivered transforms lives. What began in 1983 as a small food pantry powered by passionate volunteers has grown into northern Nevada’s leading hunger relief organization. As we mark more than 40-years of service to our community, we celebrate the countless lives we have changed together, and we reaffirm the mission of putting an end to hunger across our region. It’s a mission that drives us every day.
How we feed Neighbors in Need
The Food Bank works with our partners, volunteers and donors to collect and distribute donated and purchased food. Our staff tirelessly delivers the food to emergency pantries, shelters, senior centers, school pantries and other partner sites.
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Last year, we distributed enough food for more than 21 million meals.
Partners & Programs
Our programs and partner food pantries provide food directly for people in need.
Neighbors Facing Hunger
Children, families and seniors have the nutritious food they need to thrive.
Who We Serve
Hunger touches every corner of our community, affecting people from all walks of life – your colleagues, your child’s classmates, and the seniors who have built our neighborhoods. Every month, through a network of more than 155 partner agencies and direct programs, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada supports over 155,000 neighbors. Nearly half of those we serve are children and seniors – individuals who represent the heart of our future and the wisdom of our past. In Nevada, one in five children faces food insecurity, a challenge we strive to overcome together.
Families
Many families navigating food insecurity today rely on multigenerational households or shared living arrangements to stretch resources further. These evolving family structures reflect the resilience and unity of those we serve through our programs and partnerships.
Children
Proper nutrition is essential for children to thrive. Without it, children face increased illness, challenges in school, and, for those under five, developmental delays that can have lasting effects throughout their lives.
Seniors
Many seniors living on fixed incomes, often below $950 a month, face impossible choices between food, medicine, and other essentials. After years of hard work, they are still struggling to access the nutrition they need to stay healthy.
Programs & Services
Distributing Food
Through strong partnerships with over 155 agencies and programs like Mobile Harvest, Produce on Wheels, and senior commodity boxes, we work together to ensure nutritious food reaches those who need it most.
Helping Families
In addition to our core food distribution programs, we also offer programs and resources to help families with longer term solutions to hunger thro…
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is made up of community members who are passionate about addressing food insecurity and working to end hunger in our region. The Board promotes diversity and inclusion in its membership and service to the community.
Dusty Casey
Chair
Oasis Academy
Term to September 2026
Heidi Foster
Vice Chair
American Wealth Management
Term to September 2025
Rodger Stone
Treasurer
Heritage Bank
Term to September 2026
Sherman Baker
Secretary
VA Medical Center
Term to September 2026
Staff Members
Our team brings together solid leadership, unique skills, and compassionate commitment to support our missing to end hunger.
Nicole Lamboley
President & CEO
Brian Edwards
Chief Financial Officer
Jenny Yeager
Chief Operations and Programs Officer
Karen Senger
Chief Philanthropy Officer
