FoodBank

            The Food Bank of Northern Nevada was thrilled to host Feeding America president and CEO, Vicki Escarra for a tour and visit to the Donald W. Reynolds Food Distribution Center.  Vicki had been out for the ground breaking ceremony when the plans had begun to build the new facility but hadn’t been back to see it in full operation.  With close to two of the busiest years that the Food Bank had seen under our belt, we were thrilled to share all that had happened in the new facility.  The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is on track to distribute over eight million pounds of food in the current fiscal year and with the need so drastically increased over the last couple of years, we are definitely busy. 

            The best part of the Vicki’s visit was that her excitement to see what was new at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada was just as great as ours. She talked to the staff and shared that the Food Bank of Northern Nevada was one of the most efficient operators in the entire 200+ network of Food Banks, meaning that we distribute more and more food, while keeping costs under control.  The Food Stamp Outreach, Summer Food, Kids Cafe Program, and Back-Pack Kids programs have all served as examples for the network to follow.  Food banks across the Feeding America network all share best practices and success stories to make sure that we all move forward toward our strategic goals as a network.

            Here are some photos of Vicki at the Food Bank!

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