Northern Nevada needs you. With just one day to go, mark your calendars for this Friday, December 12, as 2 News Nevada’s 33rd annual “Share Your Christmas” Drive-By Food Drive returns to help feed families across the region this holiday season.
The long-running community event, held in partnership with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, collects non-perishable food and monetary donations to support local families facing hunger during the winter months.
For the first time, we’ve set a goal: 1 MILLION MEALS. That’s food and funds collected across four locations in just 12 hours, to feed families through the holidays and into the new year.
The food drive will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at FOUR donation drop-off locations:
Reno – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
NEW LOCATION! Our Grand Sierra collection site has moved to the parking lot where the old RV park was located, right behind the building that was the store, making it easy to drive by and drop off your donations. Enter off of Greg and Telegraph for your most direct route to our new location.
Carson City – Governor’s Mansion
Minden – Carson Valley Inn
Fernley – Raley’s at 1400 ALT 95/Commerce Way
All non-perishable food items are welcome. The most-needed donations include:
🍗 Canned Meats
🍥 Canned Fish
🥜 Peanut Butter
🧀 Macaroni & Cheese
🍝 Pasta Meals
🥛 Powdered Milk
🍼 Baby Food and Baby Formula
🥘 Complete meals such as Stews, Chili, Ravioli, Hearty Soups, etc.
🥫 Canned Fruits/Vegetables,
🧃 Fruit Juice
🥣 Dry Cereal/Oatmeal
🍚 Rice
Last year's 32nd annual Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive was one of the most successful to date, collecting more than 151,000 pounds of food and nearly $319,000 across all locations:
- Reno – 88,123 pounds of food and $224,855.16
- Carson City – 18,084 pounds of food and $5,946.00
- Minden – 38,449 pounds of food and $84,736.07
- Fernley – 6,540 pounds of food and $3,334.00
As the event draws closer, a QR code will be shown on our newscasts. For those who wish to make a monetary donation now, you can give directly to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada through the Share Your Christmas link.
You can also text the word "SHARE" and then a dollar amount to 50155 to donate directly to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
Your text donation could triple! Up to $100,000 in donations will be triple-matched by Corwin Auto Group. Text now to maximize your impact!
Food donations can also be made year-round at the Donald W. Reynolds Regional Food Distribution Center, located at 550 Italy Drive, Sparks.
2 News Nevada and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada hope you’ll join us this year to make an even bigger impact. Every can, every food item, every dollar, and every act of kindness helps families right here in northern Nevada.
Come out on December 12, donate what you can, and help us beat last year’s totals as we work together to fight hunger and support our community in need.
For directions, more information, or to learn how to get involved, visit fbnn.org.
