Beginning November 1st, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) benefits will be delayed until the federal government reopens and funding resumes, leaving many of our neighbors without critical support to put food on the table. We are already hearing from families who don’t know where their next meal will come from—and we expect that number to rise sharply in the coming days.
As the only food pantry in our region, currently serving over 700 families a week, we’re mobilizing every resource we have to bridge this gap. We are anticipating a 30% minimum increase in demand. Food insecurity is already one of our community’s greatest challenges, and this loss of benefits will push even more families to the edge.
Saturday’s 35th Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival was a beautiful celebration of community and compassion focusing on hunger needs in our community. The outpouring of support renewed our commitment to continue meeting the growing needs of local families every day.
If you missed it, please take a moment to watch this short video highlighting the impact your support makes: Watch: Sierra Community House 2025 Impact Video.
Now, we need your help more than ever to meet the growing demand for food assistance. Here’s how you can make an immediate difference:
- Join the 2.38 Plate Club – Become a monthly donor and sustain our Hunger Relief program. It costs us about $2.38 to provide a meal to a community member. Because of our strong partnerships and food rescue efforts, your donated dollars go much further. Your monthly contribution will help sustain the growing needs of our community.
- Start a Virtual Food Drive- Help us spread the word and invite others to support our efforts by creating our own Sierra Community House – Virtual Food Drive
- Make a one-time gift. – Every dollar counts.
We also accept gifts of stock and from donor advised funds.
Checks may be mailed to:
Sierra Community House, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89451
Tax ID: 94-2985554
- Volunteer – Help us pack and distribute food to local families. Sign up here
- Advocate – Share our mission and raise your voice for policies that protect food assistance.
Managing individual food drop-offs can be challenging for our small team. While we deeply appreciate the community’s desire to help by donating food, monetary donations go even further. They allow us to buy fresh, healthy food in bulk and reduce waste and storage challenges. For this reason, we are not currently accepting food donations, but your financial gifts and volunteer time make a huge difference.
Read a blog from Patrick Kratzer, our Director of Hunger Relief, which includes details on local food rescue efforts, here.
Thank you for standing with us during this critical moment. Because of you, our community is stronger, more connected, and better nourished.
Paul Bancroft
Executive Director
Sierra Community House
