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 SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK!
Full Bellies. Happy Summers.
We’re excited to welcome families back to the Food Bank’s 2025 Summer Meals program! Throughout the summer break, children ages 2–18 can enjoy free breakfast, lunch, or snacks at dozens of sites throughout our community. There are no registration or income requirements, just nutritious meals to help the kids in our community stay fueled for the summer!
Reno/Sparks
- Meals are available daily, Monday-Saturday, with some sites also open on Sunday.
- Meals must be eaten on site.
Click here for the Reno/Sparks locations, dates, and times.
Please note: All sites are closed on Thursday, June 19 and Friday, July 4.
Rural Sites
- Grab-n-go meals are provided weekly.
- Each child receives 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches each week.
- Child must be present, or parent must be able to provide each child’s birth certificate or school ID.
Meals are available in the following communities:
- Battle Mountain
650 Altenburg Ave. Battle Mountain, NV
6/3–8/6, Tuesdays, 1–2pm
- Elko
Communities in Schools – Elko, 346 7th St., Elko, NV
6/11–8/20, Wednesdays, 12–3pm
- Fernley
Fernley Pool, 300 Cottonwood Ln., Fernley, NV
6/18–7/30, Wednesdays, 10–11am
- Gardnerville
Gardnerville Elementary School, 1290 Toler Ave., Gardnerville, NV
6/18–7/30, Wednesdays, 1–2pm
- Incline Village
Incline High School, 499 Village Blvd., Incline Village, NV
6/18–7/30, Wednesdays, 11am–12pm
- Lockwood
Hillside Elementary School, 1250 Peri Ranch Rd., Sparks, NV
6/18–7/30, Wednesdays, 12–1pm
- Lovelock
Pershing County Food Pantry, 810 Franklin Ave., Lovelock, NV
6/4–8/19, Wednesdays, 11am–1pm
- New Washoe City
New Washoe City Park, 2400 Lakeshore Dr., New Washoe City, NV
6/17–7/29, Tuesdays, 1–2pm
- Nixon
Pyramid Lake High School, 711 State St., Nixon, NV
6/19–7/31, Thursdays, 12:30–1:30pm
- Red Rock
Silver Knolls Park, 113000 Silver Knolls Blvd., Reno, NV
6/17–7/29, Tuesdays, 11am–12pm
- Wadsworth
Pyramid Lake Tribal Food Distribution Center, 11 Brady St., Wadsworth, NV
6/19–7/31, Thursdays, 11am–12pm
- Wells
Wells Combined School, 1378 Lake Ave., Wells, NV
6/11–8/20, Wednesdays, 12–3pm
- West Wendover
West Wendover JHS, 2000 Elko Ave., West Wendover, NV
6/10–8/19, Tuesdays, 12–3pm
- Winnemucca
Communities in Schools – Winnemucca, 310 4th St., Winnemucca, NV
6/11–8/13, Wednesdays, 12–3pm
- Winnemucca
Grass Valley Elementary School, 6465 Grass Valley Rd., Winnemucca, NV
6/10–8/12, Tuesdays, 11am–12pm
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 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.
