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5.01.2025

Check Out the New Resources Available on First 5 Nevada

Closeup of hand reaching into a basket filled with various fruits and vegetables.

Great news for Nevada families! First 5 Nevada has added two new food and nutrition resources to its website, making it easier than ever for parents and caregivers to find the resources they need!

Food Bank of Northern Nevada – Kids Café, Mobile Harvest

Kids Cafe offers free meals for children ages 2 - 18 when they are out of school. These meals can be afterschool, during breaks or during the summer. All children are eligible and there is no paperwork to fill out.

Mobile Harvest offers free fruits and vegetables and other perishable foods to families in neighborhoods all over northern Nevada.

Schedules for all services can be found here or by calling 775-331-FOOD (3663).

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada works with a network of 150+ partner agencies who offer services to families throughout the region. More information can be found here. 

Dairy Council of Nevada – NevadaMilk.com

NevadaMilk.com is an online, nutrition education hub powered by the Dairy Council of Nevada, dedicated to expanding consumers' nutrition knowledge, especially when it comes to including dairy at family mealtimes. The site provides science-based information on dairy's nutrition profile, affordability, and versatility. Through their team of community registered dietitians, they operate as the go-to dairy nutrition experts for our state.

The primary target audience for NevadaMilk.com is families with young children. The organization’s resources and recipes are designed to help families harness all dairy has to offer to help promote their children's brains, bones, and bodies. 

Other audiences they've worked with include local food pantry clientele, health professionals, and educators.

How to Access:

Visit NevadaMilk.com to explore:

For additional questions or to request resources, contact the Dairy Council of Nevada through the site’s Contact Us page.

Do you have additional recommendations for programs, services, or resources that should be added to the First 5 Nevada website? If so, please contact FIrst 5 Nevada with your ideas!

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