Carson City Food Drive Honors Charlie Abowd
The Charlie Abowd Memorial Turkey and Food Drive collects frozen turkeys and nonperishable food through Nov. 25.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Carson City Charlie Abowd Memorial Turkey and Food Drive is accepting frozen turkey and nonperishable food donations through Nov. 25, benefiting the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, the Northern Nevada Dream Center, and Advocates to End Domestic Violence. The drive began Nov. 2 and is named for Charlie Abowd, a longtime Carson City chef who died Nov. 9, 2024, at age 73.
Why it matters
The effort collects food for local residents experiencing food insecurity. It continues an initiative Abowd launched with KNVC shortly before his death.
The drive runs 24 days, from Nov. 2 through Nov. 25, 2026, with donations accepted at 511 W. King St. and monetary gifts routed through www.nvfoodforthought.org. No collection goal or running total was reported.
The players
Charlie Abowd
Abowd was a longtime Carson City chef and former co-owner of Cafe at Adele's who, with his wife Karen, helped found The Greenhouse Project, a nonprofit that grows and distributes fresh produce to residents in need.
KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio
KNVC is the community radio station serving Carson City that organizes the food drive and serves as its donation drop-off site.
The details
Donors can drop off frozen turkeys and nonperishable food at KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio, located on the Brewery Arts Center campus at 511 W. King St. Monetary donations are accepted online through Food for Thought.
Timeline
Nov. 9, 2024: Charlie Abowd dies at age 73.
Shortly before Nov. 9, 2024: Abowd launches the original Thanksgiving food drive with KNVC.
Nov. 2, 2026: The Charlie Abowd Memorial food drive begins.
Nov. 25, 2026: The food drive ends, the day before Thanksgiving.
Philanthropy Lineage
The drive continues the charitable work Charlie Abowd began through The Greenhouse Project, which grows and distributes fresh produce to Carson City residents in need. Its Thanksgiving focus extends that effort into a seasonal collection tied to the holiday.
Residents can drop off frozen turkeys and nonperishable food at 511 W. King St. through Nov. 25, or give money online at Food for Thought. Donations directly support the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, the Northern Nevada Dream Center, and Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
The takeaway
Small, seasonal contributions of nonperishable food can meaningfully support neighbors facing food insecurity during the holidays. Donating before Nov. 25 ensures items reach local families in time for Thanksgiving.
Further reading
Explore more Carson City philanthropy coverage for context on local giving efforts.
More information
Make a monetary gift through Food for Thought online.
