Free food, no fuss
Find food near you.
There are many amazing nonprofits in South Lake Tahoe that provide free, nutritious food for all. Here's where and when.
Regular weekly schedules
Free food, every week.
Free food at a pantry or food distribution site near you, Monday to Saturday. Supplies vary, so some places may run out early.
Monday
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9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center
3501 B Spruce Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
Bread, produce, dairy products, meat- supplies vary and they may run out early.
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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hope Full Lunch
Hope Lutheran Church of the Sierra; 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Hope Full Lunch (opens in a new tab)
Sack lunch distribution on the streets of South Lake Tahoe.
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4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Bread & Broth
St. Theresa Catholic Church Grace Hall dining area; 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Bread & Broth (opens in a new tab)
A full-course, nutritious hot meal with second servings, “to go” and “giveaway” bags containing canned goods, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, breads, and more.
Tuesday
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9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center
3501 B Spruce Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
Bread, produce, dairy products, meat- supplies vary and they may run out early.
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Christmas Cheer All Year
1120 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Christmas Cheer All Year (opens in a new tab)
Food bags handed out at the door. Canned food, cereal, fresh produce, dairy, meat bread & desserts. Non-cooking bags for those without cooking facilities.
Wednesday
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Phoenix Pantry
Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church; 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Phoenix Pantry (opens in a new tab)
Each family receives a box or bag of food at a curbside drive through in the parking lot.
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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hope Full Lunch
Hope Lutheran Church of the Sierra; 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Hope Full Lunch (opens in a new tab)
Sack lunch distribution on the streets of South Lake Tahoe.
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on call
Christmas Cheer All Year
1120 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Christmas Cheer All Year (opens in a new tab)
Food delivered to disabled veterans at their residence. Please contact Amber at [email protected] for more information
Thursday
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9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center
3501 B Spruce Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
Bread, produce, dairy products, meat- supplies vary and they may run out early.
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Christmas Cheer All Year
1120 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Christmas Cheer All Year (opens in a new tab)
Food bags handed out at the door. Canned food, cereal, fresh produce, dairy, meat bread & desserts. Non-cooking bags for those without cooking facilities.
Friday
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11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center
3501 B Spruce Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
Bread, produce, dairy products, meat- supplies vary and they may run out early.
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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hope Full Lunch
Hope Lutheran Church of the Sierra; 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Hope Full Lunch (opens in a new tab)
Sack lunch distribution on the streets of South Lake Tahoe.
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3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
St. Theresa Catholic Church - Food pantry
1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for St. Theresa Catholic Church - Food pantry (opens in a new tab)
Non-perishable foods, canned food items, Dog and cat food. Come to the side window of Grace Hall.
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bread & Broth’s Second Serving
Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church; 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Bread & Broth’s Second Serving (opens in a new tab)
Meals consisting of a soup and a simple entree (lasagne, chili dogs, pasta dishes, salads). Guests will also be provided with “giveaway” bags with canned good, breads, pastries based on availability of food items.
Saturday
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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center
3501 B Spruce Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center (opens in a new tab)
Bread, produce, dairy products, meat- supplies vary and they may run out early.
Special day schedules
Once a month, and set dates.
4th Monday of the month
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Northern Nevada Food Bank
American Legion parking lot, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Northern Nevada Food Bank (opens in a new tab)
Free Farmer’s Market- fresh, seasonal produce and non-perishable food. Please bring your own bag
Thursdays: September 11th and October 9th
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
El Dorado Food Bank
St. Theresa’s Church parking lot; 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for El Dorado Food Bank (opens in a new tab)
Fresh produce distribution. Please bring your own bag.
2nd Saturday of the month
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9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Our Lady of Tahoe Church/ Outreach Program
1 Elks Point Road, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 Google Map for Our Lady of Tahoe Church/ Outreach Program (opens in a new tab)
Office phone: 775-588-2080
Food box given out depending on the size of the family. Non-perishables, fresh produce, eggs, meat.
Services specifically for children · School Year 2025-2026
For kids.
Monday to Friday
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After school ‘cold-supper’ at approximately 3:00pm (Also offered at Angel of Tahoe building, Tahoe Valley Elementary School, Bijou Community School, and Meyers Elementary School)
Boys & Girls Club-Lake Tahoe
1100 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Boys & Girls Club-Lake Tahoe (opens in a new tab)
Office phone: 530-542-0838
All children age 18 and under are eligible, not just those enrolled at the Boys & Girls Club. Children can be accompanied by an adult or come by themselves. No ID or forms required.
Fridays
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Bread & Broth 4 Kid’s Weekend Food Program
St. Theresa Catholic Church Grace Hall; 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Google Map for Bread & Broth 4 Kid’s Weekend Food Program (opens in a new tab)
The food bags are distributed every Friday at all five pre-K through 8th grade schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (Bijou Community School, Meyers Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary, Tahoe Valley Elementary, and South Tahoe Middle School ) along with students enrolled in the McKinney-Vento program at Lake Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac Continuation High School. In addition, bags are provided for local child care centers-Catalyst Community, Head Start, Step by Step Learning Center, Family Resource Center, and Lake Tahoe Community College Child Development Center. Each weekend food bag contains seven single-serving, kid-friendly meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners), fresh fruit, and protein enriched snacks to supplement weekend nourishment. Parents interested in determining eligibility for their child to receive these weekend food bags can contact their child’s school or childcare center office for an application form.
Need any additional food assistance?
You can sign up for federal food stamps with a few easy steps.
A heartfelt thank you to Bread & Broth for compiling this comprehensive list of food assistance resources in our community!
For nonprofits
Need more food donations?
We work with an ever-growing network of nonprofit partners in South Lake Tahoe, and we're open to working with any nonprofit in our area serving disadvantaged families in our community.
- 1 We add you to our call listBy signing up, we will add you to our call list for new food donations. Please be as specific as possible so that we can match a potential food donation with your needs. You are never obligated to receive a donation, and we are very committed to supporting existing food donor/nonprofit relationships.
- 2 We help organize and transport donationsWe know that it takes a lot of effort to distribute food to those in need, so we have developed an app that allows us to organize transportation for food donations. We can adopt your existing food routes, help create new ones, or distribute your surplus food to other charities. We can help with food donation pick ups and drop offs from new and existing food donors, so your volunteers can focus on the people you are serving.
- 3 We help find new food donorsOur goal is to augment the charitable food supply in our area by networking with businesses that are not donating food yet. Ultimately, we want a food donation program that gleans surplus, unused food from vacation rentals and the resort industry in Tahoe and gets it to our nonprofit partners to distribute to those in need.
- 4 We match each donation, at no costOur team matches each food donation with a local organization that can most accurately accommodate and distribute the surplus to their clients. Each donation goes where it is needed, at no cost. When a new food donor contacts us, we always ask if they have an existing relationship with a nonprofit, and we seek to support that relationship.
Simply submit the application form and we will be in touch!
Nonprofit partner application
Apply to receive food.
Tell us about your organization, when you can receive food and who you serve. The more specific, the better we can match a donation to your needs.
Some of our partners
- Bread & Broth
- SOS Outreach
- Christmas Cheer
- South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center
- Lake Tahoe Community College
- Sierra Child & Family Services
- Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
- Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Thank you!
We’ve got your application and we will be in touch.
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