This Review is for the Bacon, Bourbon & Beer Event…read more Thank you Mike T from Yelp, the Care Chest organization, and to all the vendors & volunteers that made this such a GREAT event. Duplicate review to be posted at Care Chest & Bartley Ranch. Quality/Quantity - I have been to most of the breweries that attended. But it was GREAT to discover so many food businesses. I will be sure to visit them after this event. Also, I discovered so many local spirits and bourbons. Look forward to creating a "local" bar at the house. Atmosphere - Fun event that supports a good cause. So many food, bacon, bourbon, and beer booths. I ate and drank too much!! It was also good to see the regular Yelp attendees. William C (& Grant), we are attending all the same events, should we consider carpooling, LOL?! Some of the activities are: Silent auction, Beer Stein holding (I failed miserably! Might have been drunk by 4pm already...). Plenty of tables and chairs throughout and a huge shaded area near the DJ. Service - Amazing, from the Care Chest Team that greeted us during check in to all the vendors that supported this event. I met and spoke with so many of the founders of businesses here. So impressed that founders of good size companies can take the time to come and support! Thank you again! Price - Yelp invitation, don't forget to tip & donate! Owner Suggestion - Bartley Ranch - Love visiting and hanging out with all the horse owners here. Care Chest - Congrats on all your success since 1990, what a great organization.

This is a review for Bacon, Bourbon, and Brews. I am a big supporter of CareChest, who have helped…read moremy son and I become more accesible and independent here in Reno. I encourage you to support these folks, as personally, they helped us make one of our bathrooms wheelchair friendly. Since I am not getting any younger, I knew that it would be more difficult to assist my son with is personal hygiene needs. Since I myself have some back issues, lifting him into a tub would soon be crossed off of my list. Now I have a roll in shower with grab bars. My son has a shower chair. And I owe it to CareChest through grants and donations from supporters. Great event with foods from Chihuahuas, Fig Tree Catering. Distilled brews from Frey Ranch, The Depot, and many more! Jeff Martinez from Channel 2 News did a great job at MCing, and the music was terrific!

We attended a funeral at this lodge. I think everything was nicely done. I am not sure if the bar…read morewas done by the family or if it was done by the lodge itself. But it was a nice little cash bar. The building itself is "dated" but is definitely well taken care of. I would definitely recommend this place to someone who needs a larger space that is simple. Not sure of the cost. But it was nice.

Elks lodge has hosted my local for our past few seminars and I cannot complain about the…read morecleanliness or the service. It's an all day ordeal so I'm glad that we've been here in the past and would be okay returning in the future. They host lunch for our big group and usually we have lunch catered, but was a nice change of pace to eat in house. The ladies that served us were all very sweet and thorough. Plates and utensils were picked up in a timely manner, so we could get back to our guest speakers and our seminar. Thank you to the staff that served our big group last Sunday; your service was appreciated very much.

OH MY GOODNESS!! I should have written a review of the rodeo experience!! It's been on my finish my…read morereview for way too long!! My friends and I decided to drive to Reno early so we can have fun all day before the rodeo! It was really fun to watch the rodeo! Action packed to say the least. They had many different little activities. They had bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding, team roping, and more. The rodeo was a ten day event. We went on a Saturday so we could get there early. It's a decent sized arena. It might be a little outdated, but it's very functional. Overall, a very fun experience! Employees and volunteers were very friendly and helpful. Of course, a big event like this will make parking a nightmare. You can get there early to find better parking options. Otherwise, paying and taking a shuttle. We would love to come back....

We had so much fun! I can't wait to go back. I've been to a million rodeos but this was my…read moreboyfriends' first and he enjoyed it. It looks like no matter where you sit, you have a pretty good view- even in the cheap seats.

September 13, 2025 was my most recent visit to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada…read more Kudos to Nancy V of Reno who tirelessly coordinates the volunteer efforts at least 6 times a year at this Food Bank location. Here is my story: Very organized Very neat and clean establishment Very articulate Manager Very worthy cause Get there and volunteer for 3 hours. Wash your hands and dawn your gloves. Get assigned to a station and get to work. This journey, I sorted canned goods. We need to check on several things and they are: expiration date of product and condition of good. Each type of food in cans have different expiration dates. They are sorted by container in advance of our getting to work. They had pallets of dried goods, infant foods, paper products, and the list goes on. It is my understanding that Walmart (whose regional distribution center is a block away) brings their stale dated or expired goods to The FBNN for repacking and distribution. Nothing goes to waste. Whatever does not got out to various charities goes out to various farms to feed their herd. A worthwhile cause, a worthwhile journey! Hana Hou Nancy V

Fantastic place to volunteer that is always in need of extra helping hands. I have been going out…read morehere for a couple years but really have been doing it a lot in 2026 as the need for food is needed more than ever with benefits being cut and costs raising. If you are looking for a great place to volunteer look no further the Food Bank is an amazing place to start.

With the pandemic wreaking havoc worldwide, I am self quarantining and seldom leave home. As we…read moreknow many of our friends, neighbors and relatives are short on finances or have no source of income. I am focusing on nonprofit organizations that are helping those in need. This month the focus was on St Vincent's Dining Hall. They are feeding more people than ever and they need our help. I am a firm believer that in the USA no one should go hungry, unfortunately that is not the case. Next month I will donate to the food bank. Join me in helping those that through no fault of their own are finding themselves homeless, unemployed, and hungry. Support your favorite charity.

I have been coming to St. Vincent's since 2000 to serve food, bus tables, or almost anything needed…read moreto help keep food service rinning smooth. I am grateful to support such a great organization that keeps on giving to those most in need in our Reno community. Happy Thanksgiving!

amazing staff in there. amazing brand name clothes that are a set price clean. everything is ironed…read moreand not one worker in there makes a dime. they all volunteer their time for the community. it's the only place I shop.

This is a sizable and welcoming thrift store filled with lightly used clothing, jewelry,…read morehousewares, books, kitchenware, toys and more. Many times there are sales. Prices seem reasonable and the volunteers working there are very friendly and keep the aisles organized. There is a lot of parking around the building. The walk-in entrance is to the right side in the back. I like that it is all volunteer run and for the benefit of many charities benefitting the local young and older population of Reno. Also, it is a highly rated organization that gives their profits practically all to their programs. There is also a little craft shop where one can purchase hand made local crafts by the senior citizens of Reno. Profits from this little corner go directly to the craftsperson. It's free to display for purchase for 90 day increments. Lovely idea.

Did you know the youth homeless population is the fastest growing in the nation?…read more As a masters candidate at UNR, Lynette Eddy did, and she saw a need to get ahead of it in our community, starting the Eddy House to help, and today this is one of the most successful in the nation! I had the opportunity to work for the first version of this NPO near the beginning, when they owned a home in NW Reno that provided a safe place for 5-8 young men to live and owned a restaurant in downtown Reno as a work experience for them. I knew the organization was vital then, but it just wasn't the right format for them to deliver their maximum impact. Over the years they learned a lot, and under the leadership of some extremely astute folks, they've grown into the vital community organization I always knew them to be. Starting with the YOU, they helped homeless youth find purpose and footing, access to necessary resources and opportunities to learn academically and about themselves with the support of some great local partners. In the last year they realized their dream of opening a 24 hour drop in center for youth, something so incredibly needed by our community, and they continue to advance their mission from there. Now they need our support more than ever. If you can, consider sharing something with them so they can continue to serve the community.

I called before I went because many of the local charities ask you to make an appointment. They are…read morealso only taking certain items. I've donated here before so am familiar with how they handle security. They do a great job. Thanks for your good work and for the care and concern for everyone.

Such an amazing event and I am so grateful for all of the hard work that the NV Diabetes…read moreAssociation does for our community. I especially enjoyed talking to some of the vendors who shared about how the association directly impacted them and their experiences with the Association completely changed the trajectory of their lives. I also want to give a special shout out to Emily who was kind enough to share her story and tell me more about the programs. I have so much admiration for her passion and all the work she does throughout the year. Each and every vendor was incredible from the unique cocktails to the delicious food! I especially loved Taylor's enthusiasm at 1864, the lamb lollipops at Reno Bar and grill were cooked to perfection, R Town will always be a pizza favorite, and I can't think of a more balanced sweet treat created by Chef Travis from Centro!!

12-6-2023 First time…read moreattending event. A big Wow factor for sure-.. It's their seventh year and was impressed with the dedicated community...that are avid supporters... Arrived early and actually was the first ones in will call.. Received several emails prior- stating to arrive to will call at 5:30 to pick up tickets.. I'm not sure what the delay was.. but 5:45 -5:50 finally opened.. Of course the doors open at 6 pm.. Very disorganized at the door- plenty of staff- but no one to lead and have the busy crowd form a line- chaos... Inside venue- very nice and festive decorations- True the silent auction had some decent gifts- and I did bid on a Yeti basket- Vendors -tried some ramen- ijji- Legends wings- and some tacos.. Great to see the fellow Yelpers too! Glad we were able to help and donate..