Elko, Friends In Service Helping -FISH
We are a local non-profit organization that exists to serve those less fortunate in our community.
CLIENT SERVICES
Monday - Thursday: 9am to 1pm
Tuesday: 9am to 12pm
775-738-3038
SOUP KITCHEN
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 11:30am to 1pm
THRIFT STORE
Monday – Friday:
9:00am to 3:30pm
775-753-7650
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SAMARITAN HOUSE EMERGENCY SHELTER
487 S. 5th
Open 6:00pm to 8:00am
775-738-7800
Our Mission
Our mission is to determine and provide for the needs of individuals seeking urgent or supplemental assistance in Elko County and surrounding Northeastern Nevada.
FISH Services
We offer a variety of services to the Elko community, including:
- Case Management
- Emergency Food Assistance
- Soup Kitchen Hot Lunches
- Samaritan House Emergency Shelter
- Outreach services
- Holiday Meals
- USDA Commodity Distribution
- Senior Food Boxes Monthly
- Energy Assistance Intake Site
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Hygiene Supplies
- Aid for Chronically Homeless
- Laundry Assistance
- Emergency Clothing Vouchers
- Emergency Furniture Assistance
Client Services
Applications for food services, mail and package pick-up, food schedules/programs
Bilingual
Extension: 100 & 101
Hunger Grant
Food program, questions specific to food programs and services, including Medicaid & SNAP schedule
Bilingual
Extension: 103
Case Management
Samaritan House Emergency Shelter, referrals, emergency services
Bilingual
Extension: 104
Thrift Store
Donations to the store are accepted during business hours, and all items accepted in working condition, books, records, clothes, kitchen items, cookware, and sporting goods.
*Vehicles/boats/RV’s accepted with a clear title, must run. Tax donation receipts are provided for all donations.
Volunteers, NV Promise Scholarship participants, and Community Service welcome.
Extension:106
Samaritan House Emergency Shelter
Shelter available 365 days a year, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., 487 S. 5th Street, enter through the back, requirements for entry.
Extension: 109
Food bank/Soup Kitchen
Food Donations, food drives, volunteer information
Extension: 104
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About Us
F.I.S.H. stands for “Friends In Service Helping.” The Elko F.I.S.H. began serving families in need since October 1987.