Catholic Charities opens new food pantry in downtown Reno

Published on February 3, 2026

Catholic Charities' new Client Choice Pantry and Essentials Closet opened on Monday in downtown Reno. The new location is on Eureka Avenue, right down the road from the old location at Valley Road. 

The facility, in a new 25,000 square-foot building, will let them serve more community members.

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