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The Food Bank of Northern Nevada helps people in need apply for this vital benefit.

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Explore the Food Bank and Partner Distributions Locator and Calendar for all food resources available to help you meet your food needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Food distributions are not held at the Food Bank’s warehouse. If you are in need of food assistance, we ask that you review the resources listed here or call with questions about locations and schedules for distributions. We may not be able to accommodate requests for food assistance from those who arrive at the Food Bank warehouse.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/formerly food stamps) is an important program for struggling families, seniors, and others. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada offers SNAP Outreach to help connect eligible clients to these vital benefits.

If you or someone you know may be eligible for SNAP benefits, our SNAP Outreach staff can help you with:

•    Answering questions about income guidelines and other qualification requirements
•    Helping applicants to fill out and submit their application
•    Conducting the required interview portion of the application process
•    Accepting and verifying required documentation for the application process
•    Requesting information about the status of an application or current SNAP case

The SNAP Outreach team is also available to help fill out your SNAP Application over the phone.

View the SNAP Guidelines Flier for more information.

SNAP Outreach Schedules:

Washoe County: April 2025 | May 2025
Rural Northern Nevada Communities: April 2025 | May 2025

Download the SNAP Application to get started.

You may bring your completed application to any SNAP Outreach site. We’ll also be happy to assist you, if needed, in completing the form.

Clients living outside of Washoe County may also reach a SNAP Outreach staff member for assistance with applying for benefits by contacting our SNAP hotline at (775) 331-3663, ext. 152, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

snap AND DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS at farmers markets

Did you know SNAP benefits can be used at farmers markets? And if that wasn’t enough great news, you can make your SNAP dollars go even further at your local farmers market thanks to the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program! If you receive SNAP benefits, you’re automatically eligible for Double Up Food Bucks. Simply buy $1 in SNAP-eligible produce using your SNAP/EBT card and receive $1 in free fruits and vegetables, up to $20 per day, in the form of tokens or coupons that can be used at the same farmers market to purchase even more produce!

How does it work?

  • Step 1: Buy fruits and/or veggies
  • Step 2: Pay with SNAP card
  • Step 3: Earn a $1 DUFB back for every $1 spent.

Download the SNAP at Farmers Markets Brochure to help spread the word. English | Spanish

Farmers Markets that Accept SNAP

This list is subject to change. Check with your local farmers market to see if they have been authorized to accept SNAP/EBT.

Riverside Farmers Market: All-year Every Sunday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (time subject to change based on season)
925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV 89503

Tamarack Junction Farmers Market: June – September Every Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
13101 S Virginia St., Reno, NV 89511

Village Farmers Market: June – October Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1119 California St., Reno, NV 89501

Reno Food Systems at Park Farm: April – October Every Sunday, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
3295 Mayberry Dr., Reno, NV 89509

Sparks Methodist Church Market: June – September Every Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431

Fernley Poolside Farmers Market: June – September Every Saturday, 8 a.m – 12 p.m.
300 Cottonwood Lane, Fernley, NV 89406

Dayton Farmers Market: June – September Every Thursday, 3 a.m. – 6 p.m.
60 2nd Ave., Dayton, NV 89403

Carson Farmers Market: June – October Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
500 N Carson St., Carson City, NV 89703

Additional Resources for Those Who Receive SNAP Benefits

Did you know that receiving SNAP benefits may also make you eligible for these other assistance programs?

Summer EBT Food Benefit: If your kids are enrolled in the free and reduced school lunch program or you are already enrolled in SNAP, you should automatically receive $120.00 for each of your school-aged children for the summer months when school is out. The benefits will automatically be placed on your EBT cards.

Energy Assistance Program: You may be eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP with their heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, weatherization, and energy-related home repairs. If your income is less than $45,000 a year for a family of four, you can apply for the program.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must need financial assistance with home energy costs. Individuals or families participating in benefit programs, such as SNAP, SSI, TANF, may be automatically eligible.

Discount Telephone Assistance: Some telephone companies offer low-income discounts through the Lifeline Program. If you receive SNAP, TANF, WIC, Medicaid, or federal housing assistance you may qualify. Some people may receive a free mobile phone with limited free minutes.

To apply:

  1. Go to ACPBenefit.org to apply or print out a mail-in application; and
  2. Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.

SNAP Employment and Education Assistance: If you get SNAP, you can enroll in free employment and training through Nevada’s employment and training program. This program may be able to offer tuition assistance, financial literacy programs, childcare assistance, and job-seeking assistance.

WIC: Woman, Infants & Children: If you get SNAP and are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under the age of 5, you may be eligible for WIC nutrition benefits without any additional income verification. You can also apply for WIC even if you are currently enrolled in SNAP.

Double Up Food Bucks: Participating farmers markets and grocery stores offer $1 dollar back for every dollar spent on fresh fruits and vegetables – up to $20 per day – when you use your SNAP EBT card. Check with the farmer’s markets in your neighborhood to see if they participate in the program.


The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is an equal opportunity employer and provider. View the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Nondiscrimination Statement.

Non-Citizens & USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Programs
Non-citizens and their family members may be eligible to participate in several programs operated by the Food and Nutrition Service, including SNAP. Applying for or receiving benefits DOES NOT make someone a “public charge.” Visit the USDA’s Non-Citizen Communities webpage for more details.

Food Bank of
Northern Nevada

550 Italy Drive
Sparks, NV 89437

Donations:
PO Box 50550
Sparks, NV 89435-0550

email@fbnn.org
775.331.3663

501(c)(3) Tax ID# 94-2924979

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