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Support the Pyramid Lake Pauite Tribe Food Distribution Program

Due to recent wildfires in Northern Nevada, several members of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (PLPT) have been without power, resulting in the loss of significant amounts of food and other essential supplies. After speaking with the Paiute Tribe Food Distribution Program, we have identified items that would be most helpful. 

The requested items are things many of us are already bringing to Burning Man. If every vehicle will make a small donation, we can make a big difference – especially for the Sutcliffe residents, who were without power the longest.

There are 3 easy ways to donate:

• Donate in person at the following locations:
  • If arriving to BRC before 8/24 or if you have perishable items
    • PLPT Food Distribution Program, 11 Brady Street, Wadsworth, NV 89442
  • If arriving to BRC on or after 8/24 there will be two drop locations to leave non-perishable items.
    • I-80 Smokeshop in Wadsworth: 1000 Smoke Shop Circle, Wadsworth, NV 89442 (near Exit 43 off Interstate 80)
    • The Nixon Store: 50 NV-447, Nixon, NV 89424

• Amazon Delivery to Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Food Distribution Program, 11 Brady Street, Wadsworth, NV 89442
• PayPal to this QR Code

Requested Non-Perishable Items Include:

–Water

–Gatorade/electrolyte drinks

–Diabetic-friendly drinks

–Canned pinto beans

–Canned chili beans

–One minute rices

–Rice-aroni

–Suddenly Pasta

–Canned/pouched chicken

–Non-fridge, no-cook items

–Canned/pouched tuna/tuna creations

–Also: Small hygiene items: soaps, conditioners, towels, toothpaste, antiseptics, gauze, band-aids, basic first aid. 

You may verify any of this information by reaching out to Brenda A. Henry, Tribal Secretary at 775-574-1000 x 1101, tribalsecretary@plpt.nsn.us.  She can also take cards over the phone.

POST EVENT 

–Large camp kitchens are encouraged to coordinate directly PLPT Food Distribution Program to donate any leftover perishable food directly to the PLPT Food Distribution Program.

—17th Annual Fundraiser and Food Drive at Bunny’s Tacos in Nixon will take place as usual. For the 17th year, Burners are giving leftover food to families and elders in the Paiute community.

Before your camp leaves Black Rock City, identify any leftover or surplus food and arrange to bring it to Bunny’s Tacos in Nixon.

Both perishable and nonperishable donations are accepted, including:

• Fresh produce
• Refrigerated food
• Frozen food
• Shelf-stable food: cans, bottles and packaged foods
• Water and nonalcoholic beverages
• Hygiene products
• Useful household essentials
• Please do not bring alcohol, spoiled food, trash, or opened items that cannot be redistributed. Keep refrigerated food cold and frozen food frozen.

The primary collection at Bunny’s is September 5 through September 9. Camps striking later may deliver through September 30. Bunny’s Tacos is along State Route 447 in Nixon, across from the Paiute Tribal Offices. Look for food donation banners and Comfort & Joy’s dayglo flags.

The fundraiser supports Pyramid Lake Paiute Victim Services. The program provides free, confidential help including an emergency shelter called Our Mother’s House, transitional housing, emergency financial assistance, transportation, counseling, legal advocacy, and children’s advocacy. Its current housing is at capacity. This year’s funds will be used to add housing to help more people when they need a safe place to stay.

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If you know of any other response efforts or request for support please email us at bwb@burningman.org