The Community Food Pantry

08/20/2026

🎉 It's time for CFP's Annual Empty Bowls event!

Join us for the 17th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, where you can enjoy an evening of food, art, and community, all while supporting neighbors facing food insecurity.

🗓️ Sept 16 | 6-8 PM
📍 The Generator Maker Space, Sparks
🎟️ Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/17th-annual-empty-bowls-tickets-1993430697879?aff=oddtdtcreator

Proceeds help support the critical work of the Community Food Pantry, which provided assistance to more than 100,000 individuals in the Reno-Sparks area in 2025.

08/17/2026

🌽 Mondays = CFP's weekly pick-up schedule

Stop by to pick up your fresh groceries for the week!

Here are this week's times:
🛒 General Public Pickup
Wednesday: 10 AM – 12 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 11 AM

🛒 Senior Pickup (Drive-Thru Available)
Friday: 9 AM – 10 AM

📍 Location: 1135 12th Street, Sparks, NV

We hope to see you there!

08/16/2026

Looking for a way to support our our work!? Please consider painting a bowl to support this years Empty Bowls Reno/Sparks! Its free and fun to paint!

The Community had been busy painting! We already have over 50 bowls!

Please help us hit our goal of 100 bowls to auction at this years event! You can paint a free bowl at the Hotspot at Legends Mall. Each bowl will be auctioned off at the Empty Bowls fundraiser on September 16th, in support of The Community Food Pantry.

08/13/2026

💛 Show kindness. Build connection.

Volunteering brings people together and shows you the joy of helping others, and it's easier than you think.

✨ All ages welcome. No experience needed. 📲 Sign up today: https://www.thecommunityfoodpantryrenosparks.com/volunteer/

08/10/2026

🍎 It's your neighborhood pantry, open three times a week with fresh items and all the basics! Check out this week's pick-up schedule!

No hoops to jump through, just a warm welcome and the groceries you need.

Come see us:
📆 General Public: Wednesday 10–12PM | Saturday 9–11AM

📆 Senior Pickup: Friday 9–10AM (Drive-thru available)

📍Located at 1135 12th Street, Sparks, NV 89431.

Taking care of each other is what we do best. 💙

08/06/2026

Because of generous folks like you, our shelves never run empty. Whether it's a bag of groceries from your kitchen or a quick online gift, it all helps feed people right here in our community.

Drop off food: Canned goods, dry goods, fresh produce, anything you can spare.

📍 1135 12th Street, Sparks | Mon–Fri, 9AM–2PM

Donate online:
🔗 https://www.thecommunityfoodpantryrenosparks.com/donate/

We're grateful for everyone who steps up for this community. It truly makes a difference. 💛

08/03/2026

❗Hello friends!

🚧 We will be closed on Saturday, August 8, for some much-needed renovations to our space!

We'll be back with our normal hours next week.

See you guys soon!

08/03/2026

🌽 It's Monday, meaning it's time for this week's grocery pickup schedule!

🛒 Open to All: Wed: 10AM–12PM Sat: 9AM–11AM
👴 Seniors Only (Drive-Thru Available): Fri: 9AM–10AM

📍 1135 12th Street, Sparks, NV

07/30/2026

🤝 Volunteer at the Community Food Pantry!

You can help sort donations, organize shelves, or assist during food pickup days. Every task supports a neighbor in need!

📆 Flexible shifts, no experience required, just bring your energy and a smile! 😊

Ready to jump in? Sign up now at: https://www.thecommunityfoodpantryrenosparks.com/volunteer/

07/27/2026

📣 Weekly Grocery Pickup Info!

🛒 GeneralPublic Days:
Wed: 10AM–12PM
Sat: 9AM–11AM

🛒 Seniors Only:
Fri: 9AM–10AM (Drive-Thru Available)

📍 1135 12th Street, Sparks, NV

Need groceries? We’re here to help.