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HELP 
OUT

WAYS YOU CAN HELP.

If you are looking for a way to help reduce hunger within our community, there are many options for you to make a difference in the fight against hunger:

  • Donate Food: Your donation of food items can have a big impact on families struggling to put food on the table.

  • Volunteer: Join us at food distribution events to directly support those facing food insecurity.

  • Monetary Donations: You can donate funds online or by mail to help us continue our work.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps make a lasting difference. Thank you for your support!

Help Out

Volunteers

Volunteer

There are many opportunities to help at the Food Closet, such as:

  • Distribution

  • Food Recovery

  • Home Delivery

  • Sorting and Stocking

  • Special Events

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Donate Food

Help us nourish our community! Every donation—big or small—makes a difference. To ensure the health and safety of the individuals and families we serve.  

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Donate Funds

Your generous donations make a significant impact:

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Host a Food Drive

Your food drive can be big or small, simple or detailed and held any time of the year.

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Corporate Giving

Please consider signing up and choose the Food Closet as your preferred non-profit for corporate giving.  

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Drop off times and locations

View our donation time and hours.  Volunteers are on site to help you unload your vehicle.  A form for your tax-deductible donation can also be received at that time.

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Plant. Grow. Give

We gladly accept fresh fruits and vegetables to help our clients access more nutritious foods. Donations from home gardens, local farms, and grocery stores are always welcome! Click here to see most wanted fresh produce   

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Amazon Wish Lists

Items purchases via these links will be delivered directly to us.

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Apparel Store

A portion of the sales come to us to support our mission.

Email Lists

Office/Donation Hours

Monday:        9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:        9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:  9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:      CLOSED

Friday:           9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday:  CLOSED

 

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Distribution Hours

Monday:        12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:        12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:  12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:       CLOSED
Friday:           11:30 AM -12:30 PM

                      (Seniors 60+)

                      12:30 PM -3:00 PM                                      (Regular Distribution)
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
Holiday Closures: Click HERE

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ADDRESS

1251 Waterloo Lane
Gardnerville, NV 89410

PHONE

Phone: (775) 782-3711

EMAIL

Carson Valley Community Food Closet, Inc., is a  501(c)(3) non-profit corporation as registered with the Nevada Secretary of State. Your donation may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of section 170.c. of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,  26 U.S.C.

Federal Employer Identification Number:

88-0258742

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

 

USDA Limited liability protection for donors

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