When a community unites, miracles happen. For 34 years, KTVN 2 News Nevada has partnered with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and local businesses to host the annual Share Your Christmas Drive‑By Food and Fund Drive.
Goal: One million meals
This year’s target is ambitious—one million meals. With every $1 donated providing two meals, the drive relies on neighbors, churches, schools and businesses to reach families in need.
Last year’s impact
The 33rd drive collected more than 151,000 pounds of food and nearly $319,000 in cash donations. Those contributions support the Food Bank’s network of over 140 partner agencies serving a 23‑county area in northern Nevada and the Sierra region of eastern California.
Collection sites on Dec. 11
- Reno – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino parking lot (new back‑lot area)
- Carson City – Governor’s Mansion
- Minden – Carson Valley Inn
- Fernley – Raley’s at 1400 Alt 95 / Commerce Way
Donors can drive up, open their trunk or hand items to volunteers, who will unload the donations in minutes.
What to bring
Non‑perishable, non‑expired items are welcome, especially canned meals, proteins, grains, fruits, vegetables, shelf‑stable dairy, snacks for children and baby supplies. Please avoid glass‑packaged foods.
Monetary donations and matching gift
If you cannot attend a site, you may give cash online or by check. Corwin Automotive is matching donations made at the Reno location—up to $100,000—so each dollar stretches even farther.
How your help matters
Food collected stays local, feeding families through partner pantries in Carson City, Minden/Gardnerville, Fernley and surrounding rural areas. The effort demonstrates the power of neighbors helping neighbors during the holiday season.
Mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 11, choose the nearest site, gather a few cans or a modest cash gift, and encourage friends, family and coworkers to join. Together we can reach the one‑million‑meal goal and bring hope to those facing hunger in northern Nevada.
Original reporting: 2news.com — read the source article.
