Food
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
Open 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday
4055 South Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502; (775) 684-7200
630 Greenbrae Drive, Sparks, NV 89431; (775) 824-7400
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-formerly known as Food Stamps), needy and non-needy caretaker program, energy assistance (EAP) and Medicaid.
You can complete and submit applications, check the status of applications, and benefits online at: https://dwss.nv.gov/
Safe Harbors of Nevada
469 E. 9th St., Reno, NV 89512
Reno, NV 89523
Dial - 775-337-6777
Saint Francis of Assisi Food Pantry
160 Hubbard Way, Suite F
Reno, Nevada 89502
775-507-4555
Saint Michael Catholic Church
10475 Mt. Vida St.
Reno, Nevada 89506
775-972-7462
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
1135 12th St.
Sparks, NV 89431
Church phone number - 775-358-4474
A free food pantry with canned groceries, fresh fruit, meats, and other supplies is offered. They may also have assistance for single mothers, Thanksgiving turkeys, and some clothing items.
Saint Vincent’s Food Pantry
500 E 4th St., Reno, NV 89512; (775) 786-5266
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm; Friday 9am-3pm
Website: https://ccsnn.org
Emergency food services; picture ID, social security card, and proof of income required.
Saint Vincent’s Dining Room
325 Valley Rd St., Reno, NV 89503; (775) 329-5363
Website: https://ccsnn.org
Lunch served M-Sat 11:30 am-12:30 pm, no charge
Salvation Army Program (food)
Central Office: (775) 688-4555
1931 Sutro St., Reno, NV 89512; (775) 688-4563 ext. 241
Website: http://reno.salvationarmy.org
Emergency food bags M-F, 9:00am-11:30am, 1:30pm-3:30pm; Bread M-F 12:30pm.
Call the Salvation Army for referrals, access to a food pantry, and information on government assistance programs. There may also be financial aid to pay rent or bills, free Thanksgiving turkeys, and a back to school supply program.
Washoe Senior Center
1155 E. 9th St. Reno, NV 89502
Reno, Nevada 89502
Telephone 775-328-2575
Congregate and meals on wheels are served. Low income senior citizens and their spouses can get free food/meals/groceries delivered to them. There are also field trips and other programs arranged.