Program Schedules
Through our network of Partner Agencies and direct service programs, the Food Bank works to ensure that neighbors in need of food are able to get the help they need. To find locations and times that work for you, view the lists and schedules for each of our programs and Partner Agencies below.
Mobile Harvest Schedule
Access to nutritious, healthful food is vital for the community members we serve. Throughout the month, the Food Bank’s Mobile Harvest program visits neighborhoods across northern Nevada and eastern California to distribute produce and other fresh food items to clients. All community members in need of food assistance are welcome to visit Mobile Harvest. There are no qualification requirements, and each household may pick up food from a Mobile Harvest distribution once per week.
View the Mobile Harvest Schedule:
Washoe County: September 2021 | October 2021
Rural Northern Nevada & California Communities:
September 2021 | October 2021
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that provides food commodities at no cost to Americans in need of short-term hunger relief through food providers like emergency food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens and shelters. Click here for the TEFAP eligibility guidelines.
View the TEFAP Distribution Schedule
SNAP Outreach
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/formerly food stamps) is an important program for struggling families, seniors, and others. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada offers SNAP Outreach to help connect eligible clients to these vital benefits.
SNAP Outreach Schedules:
Washoe County: September 2021 | October 2021
Rural Northern Nevada Communities:
September 2021 | October 2021
For help with your application over the phone, click here for details.
Free Meals for Kids
Kids Cafe
The Kids Cafe program provides free, nutritious meals to kids after school, as well as during school breaks.
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 Kids Cafe summer meals program offers free breakfast/snack and lunch to children 2-18 years old throughout summer break.
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Click here for additional information in English or Spanish.
Serving Seniors
CSFP Distribution Schedule
Through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), the Food Bank of Northern Nevada provides a monthly box of nutritious food to low-income seniors 60 years and over. Boxes are distributed at more than 40 locations across Reno, Sparks, and rural northern Nevada.
Produce On Wheels
In addition to the CSFP Program, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada has added more distributions to deliver fresh produce to Seniors. This program is called Produce on Wheels.
View the Produce on Wheels Schedule:
September 2021 | October 2021
For a meal in the Reno-Sparks area
Our partner, St. Vincent’s Dining Room, serves lunch at 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday – Saturday at 325 Valley Road, Reno.
There are no requirements to be served.
Homeless youth in the Reno/Sparks area can get information on other resources that may be available to them by visiting Reno Youth Network.