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An E-Newsletter for Neighbors Served by Food Bank Programs & Partners

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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.

KIDS CAFE DINNER IS BACK!

Free meals for kids.

School is back in session, but kids ages 2–18 can still count on free, nutritious meals after school through our Kids Cafe Dinner Program! There are no registration or income requirements, just nutritious meals to help the kids in our community stay fueled for SCHOOL.

Please note:

Meals are served on weekdays during the school year
All meals must be eaten on-site
Children do not need to attend after-school programming to receive a meal
Meals may also be available during school breaks

View & download the 2025-2026 Kids Cafe Dinner Program schedule.

Reno

Anderson Elementary – 1055 Berrum Ln, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Cannan Elementary – 250 Cannan St, Reno – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
Dodson Elementary – 4355 Houston Dr, Reno – M, T, Th, F: 3:00-3:30pm; W: 2:30-3:00pm
Donner Springs Elementary – 5125 Escuela Way, Reno – M, T, Th, F: 3:30-4:00pm; W: 2:45-3:15pm
Duncan Elementary – 1200 Montello St, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Elmcrest Elementary – 855 McDonald Way, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Hidden Valley Elementary – 2115 Alphabet Dr, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:45pm
Lemelson Elementary – 2001 Soaring Eagle Dr, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Mariposa Academy – 3875 Glen St, Reno – M-F: 4:00-4:30pm
Peavine Elementary – 1601 Grandview Ave, Reno – M, T, Th, F: 3:30-4:00pm; W: 2:45-3:15pm
Silver Lake Elementary – 8719 Red Baron Blvd, Reno – M, T, Th, F: 3:00-3:30pm; W: 2:15-2:45pm

SPARKS

Greenbrae Elementary – 1840 4th St, Sparks – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Maxwell Elementary – 2300 N Rock Blvd, Sparks – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Mitchell Elementary – 1216 Prater Way, Sparks – M-F: 3:15-3:45pm
Risley Elementary – 1900 Sullivan Lane, Sparks – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Sparks Middle – 2275 18th St, Sparks – M-F: 2:00-2:30pm

SUN VALLEY, GOLDEN VALLEY, & LEMMON VALLEY

Alice Smith Elementary – 1070 Beckwourth Dr, Golden Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
Allen Elementary – 5155 McGuffey Rd, Sun Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
Bennett Elementary – 5900 Sidehill Dr, Sun Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
Desert Heights Elementary – 13948 Mt. Bismark, Stead – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
Lemmon Valley Elementary – 255 W Patrician Dr, Lemmon Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
Palmer Elementary – 5890 Klondike Dr, Sun Valley – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Stead Elementary – 10580 Stead Blvd, Stead – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
Sun Valley Elementary School – 5490 Leon Dr, Sun Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm

Rural

Natchez Elementary – 1 NV-447, Wadsworth – M-Th: 2:30-3:00pm

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 meals for kids. Applying for or receiving benefits DOES NOT make someone a “public charge.” Visit the USDA’s Non-Citizen Communities webpage for more details.

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

Kids Cafe Summer meals

When school is out and summer is in full gear, the Kids Cafe Summer Meals Program serves meals at community centers throughout the Reno/Sparks and rural areas.

Meals are available at no charge for all children and youth ages 2-18.
Children do not have to attend any after school programming being offered at the time of meal service in order to be served.
Meals need to be eaten on-site.

Meals for Kids

NOURISH.

An E-Newsletter for Neighbors Served by Food Bank Programs & Partners

KIDS CAFE DINNER IS BACK!

Free meals for kids.

School is back in session, but kids ages 2–18 can still count on free, nutritious meals after school through our Kids Cafe Dinner Program! There are no registration or income requirements, just nutritious meals to help the kids in our community stay fueled for SCHOOL.

Reno

SPARKS

SUN VALLEY, GOLDEN VALLEY, & LEMMON VALLEY

Rural

Food Bank of
Northern Nevada

About US

Ways to Give

Get Help

Get Involved

Partner Agency

Stay Connected

NOURISH.

An E-Newsletter for Neighbors Served by Food Bank Programs & Partners

KIDS CAFE DINNER IS BACK!

Free meals for kids.

School is back in session, but kids ages 2–18 can still count on free, nutritious meals after school through our Kids Cafe Dinner Program! There are no registration or income requirements, just nutritious meals to help the kids in our community stay fueled for SCHOOL.

Reno

SPARKS

SUN VALLEY, GOLDEN VALLEY, & LEMMON VALLEY

Rural

Food Bank of Northern Nevada

About US

Ways to Give

Get Help

Get Involved

Partner Agency

Stay Connected

Nourish.

Food Bank of
Northern Nevada