FoodFinds

Food Bank of Northern Nevada

(775) 331-3663 www.fbnn.org Tori P., Age 11

Chester’s Reno Harley–Davidson

(775) 329–2913 www.RenoHD.com Patti, Age 13

Food Bank Partnership

by Chris CoCliCh, ExECutivE ChEf of thE boys & Girls Club of truCkEE MEadows

When I came to the Boys & Girls Club a little over four years ago, I was charged with the job of working closely with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Little did I know that it would become one of the neatest and most rewarding relationships I have built. The people at the Food Bank work feverishly in the Northern Nevada community to help provide food, and some nonfood items, to those who are in need of help in Northern Nevada and Northern California.

I am so grateful to be a partner and work with an organization as great as the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. From the truck drivers to the warehouse crew to the ladies that keep us in line at the parking lot distribution, everyone has been a pleasure to work with.

This year, the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows served more than 200,000 meals to the children in the community. Any child who came to one of our facilities where we serve meals was able to get a healthy, balanced, hot meal—whether they were a Club member or not. A lot of hungry tummies were filled, and the smiles of appreciation make it all worth it.

The fresh fruits and vegetables that we receive from the Food Bank have helped us provide the healthy and balanced meals for these kids. Thanks to their help, we have gone for weeks at a time where we have not had to serve a single serving of fruit from a can. The fresh cantaloupes, apples, kiwis, cherries, oranges, grapes and watermelons, just to name a few, have been very well received by the children.

I want to thank the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for helping us take care of these needs. From those fresh fruits and vegetables to the meats and breads, it is all used to feed these children. No child goes hungry around here. Thank you again, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, for all you do for the Boys & Girls Club and for our community.

A lot of hungry tummies were filled, and the smiles of appreciation make it all worth it.