With President Donald Trump’s signing of his “Big, Beautiful Bill”, some of our local nonprofits are expressing concerns for federal cuts expected in the near future. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN) says one in six Nevadans rely on SNAP benefits. So not only is the supply going down, but this could cause the…
They offer fresh, healthy meals from local vendors – free of charge. It’s run by the Coalition for Food and Health Equity, founded by Dr. Leeja Carter. “I wanted to create something that if someone’s meals run out or someone needs additional food, they can go to something that’s just right on their block,” says…
Donations to a local food pantry will be boosted by philanthropists. According to a news release from the Cooperstown Food Pantry, the number of people seeking help from the pantry has increased. “There’s increased need for the Food Pantry as people face high prices for housing, food and childcare, and with the coming winter heating…