Evelyn Mount Community Outreach Food Drive
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Updated: 5:44 AM Nov 24, 2008
Evelyn Mount Community Outreach Food Drive


Every year for several decades, Reno philanthropist Evelyn Mount has provided holiday meals to needy families in Reno and Sparks. She also provides meals to elderly people year-round.
Posted: 10:45 AM Nov 19, 2008
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Every year for several decades, Reno philanthropist Evelyn Mount has provided holiday meals to needy families in Reno and Sparks. She also provides meals to elderly people year-round.

KOLO 8 News Now is proud to sponsor Evelyn’s holiday food drive. We’ll broadcast live from her house and from other drop-off locations on Friday, November 21st, 2008. We invite you to come by and drop off imperishable foodstuffs like canned goods, traditional holiday side dishes, as well as turkeys and Cornish game hens on that day.

You may drop off your donations of imperishable food on any day at the following locations:


  • Evelyn Mount’s house at 2530 Cannan Street, Reno
  • Any Sak ’n Save store in Reno or Sparks
  • Any Scolari’s store in Reno or Sparks

Here is a list of items Evelyn could use:


  • Grocery gift cards
  • Turkey
  • Ham
  • Cornish Game Hens
  • Potatoes (instant and in the bag)
  • Yams / Sweet Potatoes
  • Marshmallows
  • Rolls / Bread
  • Canned vegetables
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Mushroom Soup
  • Chicken Soup
  • Canned-Dried Onions
  • Turkey / Brown Gravy

Thank you for helping Evelyn help neighbors in need.


Latest Comments

Posted by: lisa Location: reno on Dec 12, 2009 at 11:07 PM

i wanted to know if there is anyway that my parents could get some help for christmas. they are both disabled, they don't get enough foodstamps and not enough money comes in monthly either. if you can help them with food for christmas, you can contact them at: 775-828-9102, their names are phyllis and joe budeshefsky, they would appreicate the help very much. they are both disabled and they don't have a car either, but wondered if someone could bring the food to them please give them a call and they will give u their address. thanks. i'm their daughter. my family and i lives with them too. we want our kids to have a christmas too.
Posted by: sandy Location: reno on Nov 20, 2009 at 05:30 PM

Can I drop off frozen turkeys this weekend - Nov. 21 and 22 - at the Cannon address?
Posted by: Heidi Location: Fernley on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:21 AM

i am the same Heidi whos money was stolen. we need help with food, dog food, firewood, money for gas to drive to work.If you can help, email me at gaughangirl@yahoo.com . thanks
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