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Help Burners Give Back to the Paiute Community

The Numu Paiute people have lived in and cared for the Black Rock region for more than 10,000 years. The 2026 Paiute Food Drive and Victim Services Fundraiser gives Burners a direct way to support the community before, during, and after Burning Man.

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 period 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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