BBB Secure your id day
Saturday, October 12 | 9-11:30am
Atlantis Reno Casino & Resort West Parking Lot
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is excited to, once again, be invited to participate in the Better Business Bureau Secure Your ID Day shred event. Participants can shred up to 3 boxes of papers free during this event. As part of this event, we will be on-hand to gather food and monetary donations to help our neighbors who face hunger.
Protect your identity and help neighbors in your community in one great free event. This event is a drive up format.
Diwaliwood with Yelp Reno
Friday, October 18 | 6-9pm
National Automobile Museum
Join us and our friends at Yelp Reno for the dazzling world of Diwaliwood, where the glamour of Hollywood meets the rich traditions of India in a cinematic celebration of food, art, and culture—all with a mission to provide 60,000 meals through the Food Bank of Northern Nevada!
Sip on exquisite Indian whisky and chai, savor festive cuisine crafted by top local restaurants, and delight in the beauty of Bollywood dance and Indian fashion, experience the artistry of henna and rangoli, and embrace the soothing practices of Ayurveda during this unforgettable evening.
The vibrant spirit of Diwali and the Indian community will shine bright. This event is FREE (with a suggested donation to the Food Bank of $25) but you do need to RSVP NOW to get added to the VIP list!
Please Note: This event is strictly 21+.
Rita Jeffres Memorial Crop Hunger WAlk
Sunday, October 20 | 2:00PM
Idlewild Park Snowflake Pavilion
The Crop Hunger walk is an international effort to raise money and awareness for food insecurity across the world. The Food Bank receives a portion of the funds raised in Reno each year from the walk.
Join or start a team today, and you’ll be ready for this year’s Crop Hunger Walk.
Baggin’ for Apples all-ages volunteer event
Thursday, October 24 | 5:30-8:00PM
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
550 Italy Drive, Sparks (Located off USA Parkway)
Everyone’s favorite all-ages volunteer event is BACK!
During this all-ages volunteer session, attendees will pack produce for distribution to guests served by Food Bank partners and programs, plus there will be face painting, games and refreshments. With our usual age restriction removed, this event is such a fun way for families to have a great time while making a difference together. Halloween costumes are highly encouraged…just please be sure everyone is in close-toed shoes.
Space is limited, and this event will likely fill up. Register today and then invite your friends to join you!
CANstruction Reno
Design and Build COmpetition
CANstruction Reno will return for it’s 22nd year in Spring 2025.
Interested in getting involved with CANstruction?
Fill out this brief CANstruction Interest Form, and we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop as we begin planning for CANstruction Reno 2025.
Questions?
Contact Jessica Vela (331-3663 x156), Events & Food Drives Coordinator.
