Every time I drop off items, the personnel is very kind and helpful. They always offer to help me…read morebring in things and offer to provide a receipt. The building is tidy inside. This location is ideal since there are not a lot of other drop-off centers in the northwest.

I went to drop off some items today. I asked the man that had walked away to his car to put his…read morebackpack away what time they closed. He softly said in 15 minutes. I was like what? 15 minutes? He was not very welcoming or pleasant. Call me old fashion I sort of expect people to be polite and have good customer service. I didn't even get a donation slip. I would not recommend.

The team at DVRC is the most dedicated, caring, selfless, and hard-working group I have witnessed…read more In 2021, I left an abusive relationship at 6 months pregnant with no idea of how I would survive this situation. I was living at Our Place (Shelter) and they contacted me about the transitional housing program. This day completely changed my life around. I entered the Transitional Housing program with a newborn. They gave me a place to stay, assistance with basic needs (diapers, toiletries, food, furniture, etc.), and provided a furnished apartment. Throughout my stay they gave us food to be able to provide a Christmas dinner to our families, birthday baskets for our children, and countless other forms of support! They provided my daughter and I stability, which I can never thank them enough for!! While in the program I was able to attend classes such as book club, financial literacy, and support group. They even paid for therapy! I met with a financial coach every 2 weeks and she taught me how to keep a budget, pay off debt, save, and get back on my feet. I learned so many skills in the program, and these ladies are incredible! They are there to support you every step of the way. When you're in a DV situation it can feel very lonely, but they are always there for you in moments of need! Never in a million years did I think I would have been in that situation, but thank God they were there when I was! I will forever be grateful to these women for helping give my baby and me a great life. I am now in my own apartment, could afford a car, and am able to stand on my own 2 feet and be a proud mom. Thank you DVRC for all of your hard work to assisting women in DV situations. You have changed so many lives for the better!

A very clean, helpful place. I donated my sweatshirts here, and the process was really easy. Pull…read moreup, drop off, grab receipt and you're done! They have a huge parking lot in the back, so that was really nice (I wouldn't suggest the front parking lot for anything. Its awkward and narrow) The front desk lady was very nice and helpful. I would definitely come back and donate more when I have more to give.

Love this local treasure. The items in the thrift store are always nice and well priced. I have a…read morehuge lamp from the 60s I bought from this store for $20. The items in the co-op are great and it is one of the best places unique to Reno.

What a nice surprise. Greeted by a friendly, helpful staff, the merchandise is clean and…read morethoughtfully organize and displayed. Promoting the work of local seniors, this is one place I look forward to supporting. As I am more in the downsizing mode rather than an acquiring one, I will happily forward them my donations. Bravo!

When I first moved to the Truckee Meadows in 2008, I wasn't familiar with the Veterans Guest House…read more My introduction to VGH was by my daughter's friend who attended Orvis School of Nursing. As a military brat, this organization holds a special place in my heart. I have donated to this cause for fifteen years, including posting a reminder daily on my Facebook page to vote for VGH to win a large donation from Home Depot years ago. And, yes, they won! Finally, I visited their wonderful facility at their annual open house on December 9, 2023. I am so pleased to see that we are helping our Veterans and their families with lodging while the Veteran receives medical attention at no cost to them! Many companies and other groups provide dinner nightly for those staying there! If you have a minute, you might want to take a quick tour to see how VGH "spends" our donations and I believe you will also be impressed. Please keep in mind that VGH operates solely on the donations of our local community! There are reading areas, a laundry room, TV rooms, and bedrooms from single beds to family-sized all with bathrooms, large open community areas like the kitchen and dining area. Please remember that our Veterans signed a blank check when they served our country and now we can help them!

I'm not a veteran, so I have never used this facility…read more But it's one of my favorite organizations to contribute to. Several times a year I drop off various greeting cards for the guests to use, as well as various dental items. They also accept cash and gift cards to several area stores. Throughout the year VGH has a few fund raisers. October is Boots to Fashion. A fabulous event at a Reno casino ballroom that includes a champagne three course lunch, raffle and auction items and of course a fashion show. Women veterans of all ages and branches donate their time walk the runway and show off the latest trends in women's clothing from local shops. A fabulous event that honors the many women in the military. Why are fund raisers needed ? Because VGH provides US military service veterans and their families a place to stay in Reno while they are receiving medical treatment at the VA Center or other area facilities. The House is like a small hotel with a common area living room and kitchen. It is not associated the Veterans Administration. Guests are suggested a $25 a night donation to help defray costs, but no one is refused for lack of funds. The house, located across the street from the VA Hospital, is a non-profit, and receives no state or federal money for its day to day operations. Huge kudos for everything the VGH does for the veterans. Thank you sir and mam for your service. For more info - veteransguesthouse.org

Employees or volunteers weren't friendly or helpful. The man stood behind the counter staring at me…read morewith a stone face, no smile or greeting while I brought in bags and boxes of clothes, shoes, kitchenware, books and more. He didn't offer to help or say why he couldn't help. Yes, if he looked out the window, he would have seen that my trunk, back seat and passenger seat were filled to the brim. When I asked for a receipt, he said they have any and wouldn't give me one. A woman came over and gave me the same information. I won't be donating there again.

I decided to donate the winter coat I've had hanging in the closet. I missed all the drives so I…read moredid some homework and decided to come here. What appeals to me is they have a storefront where the needy go in and get what they need. I really like that idea. So I head over to Sparks and the storefront is closed which I knew because the website lists hours. It was a bit confusing finding the donation door. It's around the back through the gate and nestled in a corner between other donation boxes. I rang the bell and when nobody came I opened the door, dropped the coat on the pile and left. They only take clothing and if you go to their website you'll see an extensive list of what they have. I have nothing against the more familiar charities...I just like the way it's set up here

I am in the process of a helping my mom, living in Reno, to assisted living closer to us. I called…read moreGot Junk, and within 1 hour, Melissa and Nathan showed up and gave a very reasonable price to remove 20 years of "junk". They couldn't have been more personable, and easy to work with. They even swept up after. I am very pleased with the job they did. Thank you, Melissa and Nathan! Great job!

Made an appointment for an estimate a week ago and they were suppose to arrive today between…read more12-2PM. Not a phone call or text of them running behind or not being able to make it. After reading some of the other reviews sounds like this is normal for them. Ended up finding an amazing local couple that does junk removal and showed up within an hour for an estimate and were way cheaper than what I'm sure I would have been quoted by these guys. Don't waste your time support another company if you can.

The best contact for all of your junk removal needs of all kinds. Appliances, hot tubs, shelving,…read moreyard cleanup, sheds falling apart, electronics, old paint.. the list goes on! Not only are they able to remove your junk within a timely manner, they are also extremely competitive in price. If my clients or I need to get rid of anything, Junk Free Solutions is always my go to contact as a Realtor.

Amazing experience all around. Quick response to the request, showed up promptly, they were super…read morefriendly and made quick work of the project. I'm so happy to have my garage back and for a reasonable price

I reached out to a few places for quotes to remove an old washer and dryer that had been collecting…read moredust in my garage, and Removal Crew stood out with their quick response and reasonable rates. I booked them through Yelp, and everything from there was a breeze. They arrived right on time, were super friendly, and had everything hauled away in no time. If I ever find myself with another bulky item that needs to be removed, I'll definitely be calling them again!

Showed up when they said they would. Charged a reasonable price for the removal of a couch and…read moreloveseat. Promised us they would try to donate rather than landfill. Would definitely call them again if I needed stuff removed.

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.

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

I'd like to give one more star but the female checking is in at the landfill did not even say one…read moreword. I greeted her "hi" and she said nothing. Our first time using one of our free dump day and no instructions or anything. Yeah sure it's a dump, transfer station, junky environment but that doesn't mean you have to act that way.... Oh well, we will be back to finish using up the rest of our free dump days! Wonder if I brought donuts, would change the environment?

They are NOT open until 5. They close at 3. I got there 7 minutes late. So frustrating!read more