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Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM

Food assistance available for Caldor Fire evacuees

Evacuees can visit food sites for assistance

Food resources are available for those evacuating from the Caldor Fire. Many evacuations shelters offer food assistance, but for individuals in need not staying at shelters, additional resources are available.

“We know it is hard to leave your home in an emergency like this, and food should be the last thing you’re worried about,” said NDA Director Jennifer Ott. “The emergency shelters are offering food and shelter for evacuees, but for those opting for alternative accommodations, additional food options are still available.”

The following is a list of community food sites in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe Counties where individuals can access on-site hot meals and take-away food. These sites provide food through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a USDA-funded program for income-eligible individuals (proof of income is not required), as well as non-TEFAP food anyone can access, regardless of income. Anyone in need of food is encouraged to call the site nearest to them in advance. This list does not include any emergency feeding centers opened specifically for fire response.

CARSON CITY

F.I.S.H. Carson City

138 E. Long Street, Carson City, NV

(775) 882-3474 ext. 109

Monday-Friday 9:00am-Noon/1:00pm-5:00pm

Fountainhead Foursquare Church

3690 Highway 395 South, Carson City, NV

Monday—Wednesday 9:30am-10:00am

Ron Wood Family Resource Center

2621 Northgate Ln. St 62, Carson City, NV

(775) 884-2269

M/T/TH/F 10am-Noon

Wednesday 12:30pm-4:30pm

Salvation Army – Carson City

911 East 2nd St. Carson City, NV

(775) 887-9120

Monday-Friday 9:00am-Noon & 1:00pm-3:00pm

Carson City SDA Church Pantry

405 College Pkwy, Carson City, NV

Wednesday 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Sunday 10:00am – 2:00pm

DOUGLAS COUNTY

Carson Valley Community Food Closet

1255 Waterloo Ln Ste. B, Gardnerville, NV

(775) 782-3711

M/T/W/F 12:30pm-4:00pm

LYON COUNTY

Healthy Community Coalition - Dayton Food Pantry

209 Dayton Valley Rd Dayton, NV

(775) 246-7834

Monday-Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm

Healthy Communities Coalition - Yerington Food Pantry

124 W Bridge St. Yerington, NV

(775) 350-4597

Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm

Living Faith Christian Fellowship

110 S Center St. Fernley, NV

(775) 575-5037

Wednesday 8:00am-Noon

STOREY COUNTY

Mark Twain Community Center

500 Sam Clemons Ave, Dayton, NV

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 9:00am-11:00am

Mobile Harvest - Lockwood

1250 Peri Ranch Rd. Sparks

2nd Wednesday 9:30am-10:30am

WASHOE COUNTY

Adventist Community Services – Center of Influence

1095 E Taylor Way, Reno, NV

(775) 770-0243

Full pantry 2nd & 4th Friday 1:00pm -2:00pm

Bethel AME Church

2655 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks

(775) 355-9030

2nd & 4th Tuesday 4:30pm-6:30pm

Calvary Chapel/Sonrise

246 Courtney Lane, Reno, NV

(775) 544-1922

Monday 11:00am

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada

500 E Fourth St, Reno, NV

(775) 322-7073

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm

The Salvation Army - Reno

1931 Sutro St., Reno, NV

(775) 688-4555

Monday-Friday 8:00am-Noon/12:30pm-4:00pm

Sierra Community House

341 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV

(775) 298-4161

Every Thursday 3:00pm—3:30pm

Sparks Christian Fellowship

510 Greenbrae, Sparks, NV

(775) 331-2303

Wednesday 10:00am – Noon

St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry

160 Hubbard Way, Suite F, Reno, NV

(775) 507-4555

M/T/Th 1:00pm – 3:00pm

The Community Food Pantry

1135 12th St., Sparks, NV

(775) 742-4856

Wednesday 10am-Noon

Saturday 9:00am-11:00am

Sparks United Methodist Church

1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV

(775) 303-9076

Tuesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Voice in the Wilderness

513 E.2nd Street, Reno, NV

(775) 527-4363

Thursday 10:30am-11:30am

Faith Lutheran Church

2075 W 7th. Street, Reno, NV

(775) 560-3248

Monday 11:00am – Noon

Faith Ministry

2301 Kings Row, Reno

(775) 954-3670

Friday 11:00am – Noon

Church of Jesus Christ Spirit Filled

3175 Goldy Way, Sparks, NV

Tuesday 8:30pm – until food is gone.

St. Michael Catholic Church

10475 Mt. Vida St. Reno, NV

Thursday 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Skyline Church

5301 Longley Ln. Ste. A19, Reno, NV

Sunday 1:00pm – 2:00pm


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Comment author: John Mueller Comment text: FERNLEY’S WATER EMERGENCY: FIVE QUESTIONS STILL NEED ANSWERS The November 12 Fernley Reporter article provides a good recap of the November 3 water emergency and the November 4 City Council meeting. First, credit where credit is due. Our city employees responded, restored operations, and took precautions to protect residents. That’s important and appreciated. But fixing the immediate problem isn’t the same as preventing it from happening again. There are five reasonable questions our community deserves answers to: 1. WHAT ACTUALLY FAILED? What was the root cause of the water treatment plant’s communication failure, and why didn’t the backup systems prevent the interruption? 2. HOW CLOSE WERE WE TO A REAL EMERGENCY? How much usable water remained in storage, and how close did we come to affecting essential services, including firefighting? 3. WHAT WILL THIS COST TAXPAYERS AND RATEPAYERS? What did the emergency cost, what additional repairs or upgrades are necessary, and how will they be funded? 4. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE IT DOESN’T HAPPEN AGAIN? Is there a written corrective-action plan with assigned responsibilities, measurable results, and completion deadlines? 5. HOW WILL RESIDENTS KNOW THE PROBLEM IS REALLY FIXED? Will the city publish an after-action report explaining what happened, what was learned, what has been corrected, and what still needs attention? This isn’t about pointing fingers or finding someone to blame. It’s about learning, improving, and protecting our community. We can appreciate the city’s response while still expecting transparency, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Some technical information may need to remain confidential for security reasons. But that shouldn’t prevent residents from understanding the risks, the corrective actions, and the results. The real question isn’t whether Fernley recovered from the November 3 emergency. We know it did. The question is: If the same failure happened tomorrow, would we be better prepared? That’s a conversation worth having. Our community deserves more than reassurance. It deserves measurable results. Comment publication date: 11/12/26, 1:54 PM Comment source: Fernley Council Addresses Water Emergency Comment author: Donald DeVold Comment text: Great article It’s actually spelled DeVold Thank you Comment publication date: 10/29/26, 4:58 PM Comment source: The great robbery: Strip-6 by Solis helps Vaqueros punch playoff ticket Comment author: CH Comment text: I want to start a betting 'pool' for the October, November, and December closures: 1. A dent in the pool slide. 2. A failed breaker. 3. A pebble loose in the water part (replacing all concrete) 4. Hurricane Polo makes a sudden turn and blows off the roof (again). With soft muscles after 7 months of no swimming, the only health left is my sense of humor :) Comment publication date: 10/1/26, 11:18 AM Comment source: Fernley Pool Renovation Moves Forward, One Test at a Time Comment author: PFB Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations. Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening Comment author: P Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS. Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage Comment author: Christopher Walsh Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows. It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities. I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made. With Appreciation Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9