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 Food Bank’s Kids Cafe program provides free, nutritious meals to children to help ensure they have the food they need to grow healthy and strong. The program includes the Kids Cafe dinner program during the school year and the Kids Cafe summer meals program when school is out.
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 2026-2027 Kids Cafe Dinner Program schedule.
Fall Break Schedule – October 5-9
North Valleys Library
1075 North Hills Blvd, Reno
Lunch: 11:30 am- 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Sparks Library
1125 12th Street, Sparks
Lunch: 12:15 – 12:45 pm, Monday through Thursday
Downtown Reno Library
301 S. Center Street, Reno
Lunch: 11:00 am – 11:30 am, Monday through Friday
Mariposa Academy
3875 Glen Sreet, Reno
Snack 8:30-9:00 am, Lunch 11:30 – 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Sierra View Library
4001 S. Virginia St., Reno
Lunch 11:30 – 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday
KIDS CAFE SUMMER MEALS Program
When school is out for summer, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s Kids Cafe Summer Meals Program provides free, healthy meals for children and teens ages 2–18.
Meals are served at community centers and other neighborhood locations throughout Reno, Sparks, and many rural areas. No registration or sign-up is required — kids just need to show up and enjoy a meal on-site.
Non-Citizens & USDA Food & 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.