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.
Important School Lunch Update
Universal school free lunch is ending this school year (24-25) in Nevada schools and we want to make sure that you are prepared for the change. Please make sure that you fill out the free and reduced school lunch at your school to make sure that you receive the benefits you qualify for.
Being enrolled in a Community Eligible Provision (CEP) school will not automatically qualify a child for Summer EBT for summer 2025. If a family is not already enrolled in SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid, they must complete the FRL application for income verification to be eligible. More information about S-EBT is available on the DWSS Website.
Additionally, filling out the FRL application could offer income qualified students to waive the cost Advanced Placement tests, and the FRL designation could help student qualify for scholarships, grants, and other financial aid heading into college.
Kids Cafe Summer Meals
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s Kids Cafe program also offers free breakfast/snack and lunch to children 2-18 years old throughout summer break. Meals are served at a variety of community locations throughout the summer.
Kids Cafe DInner Program
Throughout the school year, the Kids Cafe Dinner Program serves after school meals at several schools and community centers throughout the Reno/Sparks area. The dinner program does not run when school is not in session; however, during scheduled school breaks, lunch is typically available at a handful of sites across Reno/Sparks.
- 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 dinner.
- Meals need to be eaten on-site.
View the 2024-2025 Kids Cafe Dinner Program schedule.
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.
