Support Our Work

Mutual aid runs on community support. Whether you can give money, supplies, or time, every contribution directly supports our neighbors in need.

Monetary Donations

Renovate Wallcoverings

Monday-Friday 10 am- 5:30 pm

Address:

300 Vassar Street (tap for map)

Venmo Donation

@FamilySoupMutualAid

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The Beauty Project

Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-6 pm

Address:

720 Tahoe Street Suite A (tap for map)

Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9 am- 5 pm

Contact:

thebeautyprojectsalon@gmail.com 775-386-2809 (text only)

How we use monetary donations:

Food purchases • Emergency supplies • Transportation costs • Community event support

Supply Donations

Drop-off Information

Bring donations to our Tuesday distributions or coordinate drop-off by connecting with volunteers at Believe Plaza.

When: Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 PM

Where: Believe Plaza, Reno, NV

Food & Beverages

  • Non-perishable snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and tea
  • Instant oatmeal
  • Canned goods
  • Fresh fruit (day of distribution)

Hygiene & Personal Care

  • Travel-size shampoo & soap
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Wet wipes
  • Hand sanitizer

Clothing & Essentials

  • New socks and underwear
  • Seasonal clothing
  • Blankets and sleeping bags
  • Tarps and rain ponchos
  • Backpacks and bags
  • Gloves and hats

Harm Reduction

  • First aid supplies
  • Naloxone/Narcan
  • Clean needles (through proper channels)
  • Safe disposal containers
  • Wound care supplies
  • Emergency contraception

Donation Guidelines

What we can accept:

  • • New or gently used items
  • • Unexpired food and hygiene products
  • • Clean clothing and blankets
  • • Unopened personal care items

Please avoid:

  • • Expired food or medications
  • • Heavily worn or damaged items
  • • Large furniture or appliances
  • • Items that require special handling

Other Ways to Support

Volunteer Your Time

Join us for distributions, events, or ongoing organizing work

Learn More →

Spread the Word

Share information about our work with your networks and community

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Share Resources

Connect community members with resources and build networks of mutual support

Build Community

Your Support Makes a Difference

Every donation—whether money, supplies, or time—directly supports our community members. This is mutual aid: neighbors supporting neighbors with dignity and without conditions.

Recent impact: Your support helped us serve 150+ people last month with food, hygiene supplies, and community connection.