Updated May 6, 2020- Schools are closed for the rest of the school year and we know local families are going to need some help keeping food on the table. That’s why we made a list of food services in Douglas County.
Douglas County School School District will be serving meals to children 0-18 years on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the following locations:
- C.C. Meneley Elementary School
- Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School
- TRE Community Center
- Gardnerville Elementary School
- Jacks Valley Elementary School
- James Lee Park
- Carson Valley Middle School
- Kahle Community Center (9:00 am to 10:15 am)
The School District is also offering food drop off at the following locations and times:
North Valley Route
- 9:20 Johnson Lane Park – 1450 Stephanie Way
- 10:10 Vista Grande Apartments – 3501 Vista Grande Blvd
- 10:30 Opalite Apartments – 947 Opalite Drive
Topaz Ranch Estates Route
- 9:00 Topaz Community Center
- 9:12 Topaz Lodge
- 9:25 Topaz Ranch Dr & Red Canyon Ave
- 9:27 Topaz Ranch Dr & Eagle Mountain Rd
- 9:29 Topaz Ranch Dr & Mica Ct
- 9:31 Topaz Ranch Dr & Albite Rd
- 9:32 Topaz Ranch Dr & Hematite Ct
- 9:36 Canyon Dr & Topaz Ranch Dr
- 9:37 Canyon Dr & Sandstone Dr
- 9:41 Clay Cir & Marble Ct
- 9:43 Spatter Cone Rd & Sandstone Dr
- 9:49 Sandstone Dr & Slate Rd
- 9:50 Slate Rd & Topaz Ranch Dr
- 9:52 Granite Way & Topaz Ranch Dr
- 9:53 Granite Way & Walker View Rd
- 9:54 Pebble Rd & Walker View Rd
- 9:56 Walker View Rd & Agate Rd
- 9:59 Walker View Rd & Granite Way
- 10:04 Andesite Rd & Topaz Ranch Dr & then Rock Rd
- 10:06 Granite Way & Sandstone Dr
- 10:07 Granite Way & Flint Rd
- 10:08 Granite Way & Breccia Rd
- 10:09 Pearl Rd & Diamond Court
Carson Valley Community Food Closet
Community Wide Food Distribution: You do not need to be a current Food Closet recipient to attend Community Wide Food Distributions. They are scheduled for May 16th, June 13th, July 18th, August 15th, and September 19th from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet. SNAP and CSFP reps will be in attendance for questions and enrollment.
Food Vouchers: Low and no-income Douglas County residents may receive a food voucher issued by Douglas County Social Services or Washoe Tribal Social Services that will provide recipients with once-a-month food assistance to augment their current food supply. In addition to receiving food once each month, clients may receive a weekly allotment as needed. In collaboration with Douglas County Animal Services, the Food Closet can provide dry or wet – cat or dog food with a monthly food voucher. *All items are subject to availability.
How to receive: Please complete an application (available to you via Douglas County Social Services or at the Food Closet during regular business hours) and then contact social services directly to obtain a voucher.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): The Food Closet is a distributor of TEFAP, a Federal program that provides a once-a-month supply of supplemental food to people in need. This is a predetermined list of items and will change monthly.
How to receive: Request TEFAP at the Food Closet once each month any time between 12:30-4:00 pm M, T, W, and F. You must be a Nevada resident and have low to no-income.
Senior Commodities (CSFP): CSFP is a once-a-month supply of supplemental food for people 60 years and older. This is a predetermined list of items and will change monthly.
How to receive: Request CSFP and complete an application in the Food Closet parking lot with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1:00-1:30 pm. You must be a Nevada resident and have low to no-income.
Douglas County Backpack Buddies Program (BPB): BPB provides weekend food to homeless and in-need students in Douglas County. Students receive a food bag (ranging from 10- to 12-pounds) of non-perishable food for seven meals over the weekend. The Food Closet is currently collaborating with BPB to distribute BPB bags to people with school aged children as requested.
How to receive: Request Back Pack Buddies bag(s) at the Food Closet once each week any time between 12:30-4:00 pm M, T, W, and F. One bag per school aged child.
Address: 1251 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville, NV 89410
Phone: (775) 782-3711
FISH Ranchos Family Services has a food pantry available to anybody in need and is a great place to grab other supplies. Diane can also help you get set-up with other services in Douglas County.
Address: 921 Mitch Dr, Gardnerville, Nevada 89460
Phone: (775) 265-3474
Meals on Wheels Pick-up is offered from 11am-1pm at the Senior Center Monday through Friday and are available to Seniors ages 60 and over for a suggested donation of $3 per meal.
Meals are distributed Wednesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Indian Hills General Improvement District offices. TRE Community Center pick-up is available on Thursdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Emergency Request delivered through the DART Transit buses can also be arranged.
All clients are asked to stay in their vehicle. Information and donations are collected via social distancing. The Meals on Wheels package is delivered to an unoccupied space in their vehicle. If you or a senior you know are interested in signing up to pick-up or receive meals, call 775-782-5500 ext. 1.
Raley’s in Gardnerville will be offering Senior Essentials Bags for $20. Bags are intended for seniors and at-risk customers in self-isolation or quarantine. Team members will build as many Senior Essentials Bags as they can each night and put them in the front of stores each day at 7:00 am. They will be available to customers each day depending on inventory levels and while supplies last.
Address: 1363 Highway 395 North, Gardnerville, NV 89410
Phone: (775) 782-5130
The Salvation Army in Carson City will be distributing food boxes from 10:00 am – noon and 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm on Wednesdays.
Address: 911 E. 2nd St. Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (775) 887-9120
Target on Topsy Lane will reserve the first hour of shopping each Wednesday at stores nationwide for vulnerable guests – including older adults and those with underlying health concerns.
Address: 910 Jacks Valley Rd, Carson City, NV 89705
Phone: (775) 267- 5151
THIS PAGE WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPDATED AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IF YOU KNOW OF A RESOURCE THAT IS NOT ON THIS LIST, PLEASE EMAIL TRENT UNRUH AT TUNRUH@PDCNV.ORG.