Resource List

We are working to build a list of local resources provided by mutual aid groups, nonprofits, and more.

If you would like to submit a resource to our list, please click here.

Food

Good Deed Seeds NV

Recurring Events Seeking Volunteers

Urban public garden in old downtown Sparks. Hosting free events twice a month for all community members. Also, managing a free seed library at 649 I Street, but looking to grow 2 more locations.

Distribution: 649 I Street for seeds or contact us on Instagram at GoodDeedSeedsNV.

Volunteer Info: Feel free to text 775-426-9273 or message on Instagram.

775-426-9273

649 I St Sparks, NV 89431

Food Not Bombs Reno

Recurring Events

Grassroots mutual aid for over 13 years strong. Every Monday rain snow or shine 5:30 PM on the corner of Galletti Way and Glendale Ave.

Distribution: On the corner of Galletti Way and Glendale Avenue. Word-of-mouth has gotten us this far on a grassroots level from the communities in need in the areas we reach.

Our Center - Rainbow Pantry Days

Recurring Events Seeking Volunteers

Our Center is proud to announce Rainbow Pantry Days through our official partnership with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. We have stocked our pantry with over 1,400 pounds of food from FBNN, and look forward to our first distribution day on Monday, Feb. 24 2025.

Distribution: Food distribution will be Mondays from 4pm-6pm and Saturdays from 11am-1pm

Volunteer Info: We still need some community volunteers to help with the pick up, delivery, and distribution of the food, so please reach out to frontdesk@ourcenterreno.org if you are interested in helping feed our local community!

https://ourcenterreno.org

775.624.3720

1745 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502

Reno Burrito Project

Recurring Events Seeking Volunteers

The Reno Burrito Project is a non-profit organization based in Reno that uses burritos as a way to build community. Every other Sunday, the group wraps about 400 to 500 burritos and distributes them and other important items to the unsheltered community.

Distribution: We distribute every other Sunday, check recent posts on social media for schedules. Distribution starts at 2pm where Evans Ave and E. 6th St. cross, typically heading south through the RTC 4th St bus station, then down Virginia street and along the Riverwalk to Barbara Bennett Park.

Volunteer Info: Burrito rolling starts at 12pm at Center of Influence (1095 E Taylor St). When you enter, go down the stairs to your right and get yourself a name tag to begin. Distribution starts at 2pm where Evans Ave and E. 6th St. cross (near 215 E 6th St, across the street from Biomat). Please park on the street, not in the private parking lot! You will see volunteers with carts and our signature blue coolers on wheels. We'd love to have you for either or both parts!

Shelter/Housing

HeaterBloc

Recurring Events Seeking Volunteers Seasonal

HeaterBloc is a community collective that builds DIY tent-safe heaters for our unhoused neighbors. We distribute these life saving heaters for free and are 100% community funded.

Distribution: Weekly distros next to Family Soup Mutual Aid, Tuesdays at City Plaza (30 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501)

Volunteer Info: Reach out via instagram or email

Reno Sparks Tenants Union

As a union, we rely on each other for support in times of need. If you find yourself in a situation where financial support is necessary to keep your home, RSTU would like to help. We're also offering moving assistance, if you need help transporting things or cleaning up to get your deposit back.

Distribution: Please submit your request for fundraising or move-out assistance at the link below. We will share it with our members and through our social media.

https://renosparkstenantsunion.org/mutual-aid-requests/

Build a Butch

I offer my time and basic handybutch skills to LGBTQ+ people in Northern Nevada. I can help with basic repairs on a wide variety of things from drywall to broken appliances to leaky sinks and more. I can also help with installation and assembly of appliances, furniture, wall mounted items, and outdoor irrigation.

Distribution: Message me on Instagram @build_a_butch

Health

MaskBloc Reno

Recurring Events Seeking Volunteers

MaskBloc centers the needs of our disabled and immunocompromised community. We distribute kn95/N95 masks and C19/flu tests to our high desert neighbors in need.

Distribution: There’s no exact schedule, we just try to provide masks wherever we can.

Volunteer Info: Reach out via instagram or email

Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance

Recurring Events

Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance (NNHRA) strives to create a safer community by empowering individuals to make informed choices, expanding harm reduction education, overdose prevention, drug trend surveillance and notification, soft tissue infection prevention, outreach, and linkage to person-centered services that support the health and well-being of people who use drugs (PWUDs) in Northern Nevada.

Distribution: Safe use supplies for people who use drugs, education, and advocacy. Outreach schedule and locations listed on the website at the link below.

https://www.nnvhra.org/calendar

775-234-8545

Education

Our Center - Mutual Aid Mondays

Recurring Events Seeking Volunteers

The goal of our group is to function as a hub that bring together organizations and members of our local community to share resources, support each other’s initiatives, and strengthen our collective impact and outreach. We are interested in building an ongoing list of resources for those in need. We are also working to connect organizations and individuals that could use our support.

Distribution: Meeting every Monday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at Our Center, address below.

Volunteer Info: Come to our meetings every Monday to talk about your mutual aid efforts or to find out what's happening each week!

1745 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502

CodePink Reno

Recurring Events Seeking Volunteers

Local, feminist led, peace organization with a focus on building a local peace economy and ending the genocide in Palestine!

Distribution: Weekly meeting every Thursday. Check Instagram for time and location.

Volunteer Info: Reach out through Instagram or email, listed below.

www.codepink.org/