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 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.
Kids Cafe Summer Meals 2026 Schedule
Washoe County
> Kids Cafe Summer Meals Schedule: Washoe County
Rural Counties
Only a parent or Guardian may pick up meals for their children. At meal pick-up, a child must be present, or a parent or guardian must provide documentation such as a birth certificate (for younger children) or a school ID.
> Kids Cafe Summer Meals Schedule: Rural Counties
Douglas County
- Douglas HS | 1670 NV-88 Minden, NV 89423 | 6/18- 8/6 | Mon-Sat | 11 AM-12 PM
- Gardnerville ES | 1290 Toler Ave., Gardnerville, NV 89410 | 6/18- 8/6 | Mon-Sat | 12:15-1:15 PM
Elko County
- Communities in Schools | Elko 346 7th St., Elko | 6/3-8/5 | Wednesdays | 12-3 PM
- Wells Combined School | 1378 Lake Ave., Wells | 6/3-8/5 | Wednesdays | 12-3 PM
- West Wendover MS | 20 Elko Ave., West Wendover | 6/2-8/4 | Tuesdays | 12-3 PM
Humboldt County
- Communities in Schools-Winnemucca | 310 4th St., Winnemucca | 6/10-8/5 | Wednesdays | 12-3 PM
- Grass Valley ES | 6465 Grass Valley Rd., Winnemucca | 6/17-8/5 | Wednesdays | 10-11 AM
Lander County
- Lander County FCC | 370 Mountain St. Battle Mountain | 6/1-8/10 | Mondays | 10 AM-2 PM
Pershing County
- Pershing Co Kids Food Program | 810 Franklin Ave., Lovelock | 6/10-8/12 | Wednesdays | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Storey County
- Hillside ES | 1250 Peri Ranch Rd., Sparks | 6/16-8/4 | Tuesdays | 12:30 PM-1 PM
Washoe County
- Silver Knolls | 113 Silver Knolls Blvd. Reno | 6/16-7/28 | Tuesdays | 10:30 AM-12 PM
- Pyramid Lake Tribal Food Distribution Center | 11 Brady Ln., Wadsworth | 6/17-7/29 | Wednesdays | 1 PM-2 PM
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.
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.
