We found 29 food pantries listed for Sparks, Nevada. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Washoe County, Nevada.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Sparks, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Silvercrest Residences: Reno Silvercrest Senior Citizens' Residence
Phone: (775) 322-2050
Address: 1690 Wedekind Rd, Reno, NV 89512. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Senior Citizens Residences
- Visitation Services
Appointments :
Call (775) 322-2050 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
The Salvation Army - RENO, NV: Corps Community Center
Phone: (775) 688-4555
Address: 1931 Sutro St, Reno, NV 89512. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Disaster Services
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Rehabilitation
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (775) 688-4555 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 11 Church Food Pantry locations in Sparks, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
Sparks Seventh Day Adventist Church
Phone: (775) 331-4332
Address: 2990 Rock Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: 1st and 3rd Friday 12:00-1:00pm; Must fill out intake form
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 331-4332 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sparks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Desert Springs Baptist Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 746-0692
Address: 2301 Kings, Row Reno, NV 89503. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry to those in need every Friday 11:00am-12:00pm. Documents: Photo ID
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 746-0692 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Row Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Hope Church of the Nazarene Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 673-2700
Address: 205 W Gepford Pkwy, Sun Valley, NV 89433. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We are a loving, caring family oriented church. We have the food pantry on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month (except holidays) from 2:30-3:30pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 673-2700 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sun Valley
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Little Flower Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 322-2255
Address: 875 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry for those in need every Tuesday 3:30pm-6:00pm. Clients can receive assistance twice a month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 322-2255 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Spirit Filled Church Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 358-2842
Address: 3175 Goldy Way, Sparks, NV 89434. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: 3 rd Tuesday 10am until food is gone. ID Requirements
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 358-2842 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sparks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Faith Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 747-3246
Address: 2075 W Seventh St, Reno, NV 89503. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Mondays 11am-12pm; Requirements: Picture ID and short intake form
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 747-3246 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
First United Methodist Church -Drop in the Bucket Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 322-4564
Address: 209 W First St, Reno, NV 89501. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Every other Sat. 9:30am until food is gone. ID required.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 322-4564 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Our Savior Lutheran Church LCMS
Phone: (775) 358-0743
Address: 1900 1st St, Sparks, NV 89431. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides worship services and food pantry to the community. Need Valid Photo ID each visit, intake form and proof of residency, (must live in 89431 zip code) and valid ID for each member of the family on first visit. Hours of Operation: Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 358-0743 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sparks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
First Church of the Nazarene - Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 358-4066
Address: 2200 El Rancho Dr, Sparks, NV 89431. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Provides food pantry for those in need Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Clients receive one bag of canned and dried goods per family. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 358-4066 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sparks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Seventh Day Adventist Church (Spanish) - Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 501-0027
Address: 1555 Wedekind Rd, Reno, NV 89512. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Sundays from 9 am – 10 am; Requirements: Short intake form
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 501-0027 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Bethel AME Church Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 355-9030
Address: 2655 N Rock Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: 2nd & 4th Tuesday 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm; Do not arrive prior to 4:00 pm. Need proof of address and ability to fill out short intake form on 1st visit. Photo ID required at each visit.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 355-9030 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sparks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Sparks, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
Saint Michael Catholic Church - Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 972-7462
Address: 14075 Mt, Vida Reno, NV 89506. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Thursday 3:30-5:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 972-7462 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Vida Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry locations in Sparks, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Vincent’s Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 786-5266
Address: 500 E Fourth St, Reno, NV 89512. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The St. Vincent’s Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in Nevada, serving more than 12,000 people each month. We offer non-perishable, canned and packaged food products to individuals and families in need at no cost. Hours (year-round): 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 786-5266 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
St. Vincent’s Dining Room
Phone: (775) 329-5363
Address: 325 Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89512. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Established in 1961, the St. Vincent’s Dining Room of Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada feeds nutritious meals to the poor, the homeless, and under-served men, women, and children six days a week (including holidays) in a clean and safe environment. Since our beginning, we have served more than 3 million free meals. Free hot lunch Monday - Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 329-5363 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 13 Food Pantry locations in Sparks, Nevada. You can also check your eligibility.
Valley View Christian Fellowship - Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 825-4099
Address: 1805 Geiger Grade Rd, Reno, NV 89511. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry - Sundays 8am-9am Requirements: Picture ID and short intake form
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 825-4099 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Saint Francis of Assisi Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 507-4555
Address: 160 Hubbard Way Ste F, Reno, NV 89502. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We aim to lighten the burden for families struggling to obtain the most basic of necessities by providing them with fresh healthy food. No one should go to bed hungry, especially not in our own community. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm; Third Wednesday of the Month 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 507-4555 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Sparks Christian Fellowship
Phone: (775) 331-2303
Address: 510 Greenbrae Dr, Sparks, NV 89431. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 331-2303 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sparks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
The Community Food Pantry at St. Paul’s
Phone: (775) 358-4474
Address: 1135 12th St, Sparks, NV 89431. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Wed 10am-12pm & Sat 9am-11am; Requirements: Picture ID and short intake form
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 358-4474 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sparks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Love in Action
Phone: (775) 329-2511
Address: 513 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89501. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: The 3rd Sunday of every month: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Behind A Voice in the Wilderness Church across from the Reno Police Dept.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 329-2511 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Faith Alive Christian Center - WeCare Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 827-0333
Address: 120 Hubbard Way, Reno, NV 89502. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
There are a number of resources available in Washoe County, whether you need food, clothes or shelter. Faith Alive Christian Center is an official food distributor for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Hours of Food Distribution: Wednesday - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 827-0333 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
The Bridge Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 323-7141
Address: 1330 Foster Dr, Reno, NV 89509. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Bridge Food Pantry has been serving our community since November 2010. We provide food assistance for about 500 families every month. Our Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer run organization and is funded through the Benevolence Ministry of The Bridge. We also partner with Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, the Northern Nevada Food Bank and Raley’s. Our mission is to distribute free food to anyone who needs it, without prerequisites such as needs tests or letters of referral. Our faith compels us to reach out to those in need and this is one way for us to do so. Food Pantry Schedule: Open for food distribution on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Sunday morning for 15 minutes after each service.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 323-7141 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
New Life Assembly of God Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 972-1088
Address: 11000 Lemmon Dr, Reno, NV 89506. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry - Saturday 2nd and 4th of each month at 10:00 am Requirements: Picture ID and short intake form
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 972-1088 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Project MANA
Phone: (775) 298-4161
Address: 341 Village Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Project MANA distributes food each week at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Thursdays from 3:00-3:30 pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 298-4161 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Incline Village
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Calvary Chapel Northwest Reno/Sonrise - Food Closet
Phone: (775) 746-4567
Address: 246 Courtney Ln, Reno, NV 89523. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
FOOD CLOSET provides emergency food to anyone in need. Hours: 2nd and 4th Monday 11:00 am
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 746-4567 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Sister Carmen Baca, SHF Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 329-0904
Address: 1200 S Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89509. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Sister M. Carmen Baca, S.H.F., is a sister of the Holy Family, and has served in the Reno area for the past 38 years. Sr. Carmen has worked in St. Michael's, Stead; Little Flower, St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, and Our Lady of the Snows, Reno. Sr. Carmen provides perishable and non-perishable food to those in need. Food Pantry hours are Monday/Wednesday 10-12, Tuesday/Thursday 1-3.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 329-0904 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
Rehoboth Holy Temple - Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 823-9711
Address: 700 Smithridge Dr Apt C, Reno, NV 89502. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hours: Mondays 4pm-6pm; Do not arrive before 3:30, picture ID, short intake form
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 823-9711 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Reno
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
University Family Fellowship - Food Pantry
Phone: (775) 359-2222
Address: 1125 Stanford Way, Sparks, NV 89431. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our mission is to serve God and His people, to demonstrate the Love of Jesus through the Food Pantry by providing food that will nourish their physical bodies as well as showing them spiritual love with smiles, prayers and hugs.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (775) 359-2222 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sparks
Help Residents of Counties:
- Washoe
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Sparks, Nevada distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Sparks, Nevada to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Sparks, Nevada have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Sparks, Nevada may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Sparks, Nevada appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Sparks, Nevada, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Sparks, Nevada may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Sparks, Nevada whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Sparks, Nevada.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.