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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 | Fall Break Schedule
During Fall Break, October 6–10, meals will be available at the following locations and times:
- North Valleys Library: 11:30AM–12:00PM, Mon–Fri
- Sparks Library: 12:15–12:45PM, Mon–Fri
- Downtown Reno Library: 11:30AM–12:00PM, Mon–Thu
- Mariposa Academy: Snack 8:30–9AM, Lunch 12:00–12:30PM, Mon–Fri
- Jessie Beck: Snack 8:30–9AM, Lunch 12–12:30PM, Mon–Fri
The regular Kids Cafe Dinner Program schedule will resume after Fall Break.
KIDS CAFE DINNER IS BACK!
Free meals for kids.
School is back in session, but kids ages 2–18 can still count on free, nutritious meals after school through our Kids Cafe Dinner Program! There are no registration or income requirements, just nutritious meals to help the kids in our community stay fueled for SCHOOL.
Please note:
- Meals are served on weekdays during the school year
- All meals must be eaten on-site
- Children do not need to attend after-school programming to receive a meal
- Meals may also be available during school breaks
View & download the 2025-2026 Kids Cafe Dinner Program schedule.
Reno
- Anderson Elementary – 1055 Berrum Ln, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Cannan Elementary – 250 Cannan St, Reno – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
- Dodson Elementary – 4355 Houston Dr, Reno – M, T, Th, F: 3:00-3:30pm; W: 2:30-3:00pm
- Donner Springs Elementary – 5125 Escuela Way, Reno – M, T, Th, F: 3:30-4:00pm; W: 2:45-3:15pm
- Duncan Elementary – 1200 Montello St, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Elmcrest Elementary – 855 McDonald Way, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Hidden Valley Elementary – 2115 Alphabet Dr, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:45pm
- Lemelson Elementary – 2001 Soaring Eagle Dr, Reno – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Mariposa Academy – 3875 Glen St, Reno – M-F: 4:00-4:30pm
- Peavine Elementary – 1601 Grandview Ave, Reno – M, T, Th, F: 3:30-4:00pm; W: 2:45-3:15pm
- Silver Lake Elementary – 8719 Red Baron Blvd, Reno – M, T, Th, F: 3:00-3:30pm; W: 2:15-2:45pm
SPARKS
- Greenbrae Elementary – 1840 4th St, Sparks – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Maxwell Elementary – 2300 N Rock Blvd, Sparks – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Mitchell Elementary – 1216 Prater Way, Sparks – M-F: 3:15-3:45pm
- Risley Elementary – 1900 Sullivan Lane, Sparks – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Sparks Middle – 2275 18th St, Sparks – M-F: 2:00-2:30pm
SUN VALLEY, GOLDEN VALLEY, & LEMMON VALLEY
- Alice Smith Elementary – 1070 Beckwourth Dr, Golden Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
- Allen Elementary – 5155 McGuffey Rd, Sun Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
- Bennett Elementary – 5900 Sidehill Dr, Sun Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
- Desert Heights Elementary – 13948 Mt. Bismark, Stead – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
- Lemmon Valley Elementary – 255 W Patrician Dr, Lemmon Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
- Palmer Elementary – 5890 Klondike Dr, Sun Valley – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Stead Elementary – 10580 Stead Blvd, Stead – M-F: 3:00-3:30pm
- Sun Valley Elementary School – 5490 Leon Dr, Sun Valley – M-F: 3:30-4:00pm
Rural
- Natchez Elementary – 1 NV-447, Wadsworth – M-Th: 2:30-3:00pm
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 Summer meals
When school is out and summer is in full gear, the Kids Cafe Summer Meals Program serves meals at community centers throughout the Reno/Sparks and rural areas.
- 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.
- Meals need to be eaten on-site.
