Catholic Charities

Who Can Visit?

Anyone who is experiencing hunger or food insecurity is welcome at the Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry. Catholic Charities serves men, women, and families in need, regardless of age, race, religion, or creed. You don't have to be Catholic or affiliated with any church to receive help here.

Items Needed for Registration

To sign up and use the pantry, you'll need to bring a few things:

• A valid government-issued ID
• A Clarity Card (if you don't have one, staff can help you get one)
• Proof of your current address dated within the last 30 days, such as a rent receipt, utility bill, or similar document

These requirements help make sure there are enough resources for everyone who needs them.

How Often You Can Visit?

Registered clients can visit the pantry once every 30 days.

Good to Know

The pantry is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on the last Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

If you're driving, use the entrance at 1501 Las Vegas Blvd North. If you're walking, use the pedestrian entrance at 1504 N. Main Street.

Have questions? You can call the pantry directly at <a href="tel:702-387-2291">702-387-2291</a> or reach the main office at <a href="tel:702-385-2662">702-385-2662</a>.

Food & Essentials

The pantry offers a variety of items including fresh produce, baked goods, and essential food staples when available. You get to choose your own meals, so you can pick what works best for your household. The selection may vary based on what's been donated and what's in stock.

How to Pick Up

Walk-in visits are welcome during open hours. If you're driving, enter from 1501 Las Vegas Blvd North. If you're on foot, come in through 1504 N. Main Street. Once you're registered as a client, just show up during pantry hours to receive your groceries.

Additional Support

Catholic Charities offers much more than just food. On the same campus, you can also find:

• St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility – Free community meals open to all
• Men's Emergency Night Shelter – Emergency overnight shelter for men
• Housing Navigation Center – Help finding stable housing
• WIC Program – Nutrition support for women, infants, and children
• Immigration and Refugee Services – Help for immigrants and newly arrived families
• English Language and Education Programs – ESL classes, high school equivalency, and citizenship prep

If you need help finding other food resources in the area, you can also call Nevada 211 at <a href="tel:866-535-5654">1-866-535-5654</a> or dial 2-1-1 to connect with local services.

Ways to Give

If you'd like to support the pantry, there are several ways to help:

• Donate money online, by mail, or over the phone at <a href="tel:702-387-2275">702-387-2275</a>
• Drop off goods at the security check-in at 1501 Las Vegas Blvd North, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Shop the Amazon Wish List to send needed items directly
• Set up a monthly gift for ongoing support
• Donate a vehicle (cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and more are accepted)
• Host a drive at your workplace, school, or organization

Items that are always needed include nonperishable foods, hygiene products, socks, underwear, diapers, and household essentials. They're also happy to receive seasonal items like sunscreen, chapstick, and refillable water bottles.

Items they can't accept include furniture, mattresses, used pillows, large amounts of women's and children's clothing, toys, medical equipment, and holiday decorations.

For donation questions, call <a href="tel:702-387-4733">702-387-4733</a>.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are a huge part of what makes Catholic Charities work. You can help at the food pantry by organizing, stocking, and handing out food, or serve meals at the dining facility. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old to serve on-site.

To get started, create a free account at catholiccharities.volunteerhub.com and browse upcoming shifts. You can also sign up for remote volunteer opportunities from home, like assembling care kits.

For group or corporate volunteering, email <a href="mailto:volunteer@catholiccharities.com">volunteer@catholiccharities.com</a>.

Note that Catholic Charities can't fulfill court-ordered community service requests, and current clients who are actively receiving free services are not eligible to volunteer at this time.