Meals for Kids
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada wants all children to have the food they need to be able to focus on their schoolwork, grow and thrive. The Kids Cafe program provides free, nutritious meals to kids while they are out of school.
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. Meals are typically also served during school breaks.
- 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.
The Following Schools are currently serving Kids Cafe after school meals. Schedule updated frequently as sites are added.
- Lois Allen Elementary School: 3:30-4 pm
- Esther Bennet Elementary School: 3-330 pm, Wednesday: 215-245 pm
- Desert Skies Middle School: 3:30-4 pm
- Donner Springs Elementary School: 3:30-4 pm, Wednesday: 2:45 – 3:15 pm
- Hidden Valley Elementary School: 3:15-3:45 pm, Wednesday: 2:45-3:15 pm
- Juniper Elementary School: 3-3:30 pm, Wednesday: 2:15-2:45
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 on weekdays.
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Click here for additional information in English or Spanish.