Return to Articles

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!

Food and Nutrition

Related News

Little girl wearing pink shirt brushing her teeth with toothpaste all over her face.
Food and Nutrition Health and Safety
February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Read More

Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health for children. Developing healthy habits early—along with scheduling regular dental visits—helps children build a strong foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Baby looking at camera wearing red and holding paper heart cutouts.
Food and Nutrition
Little Hands, Big Hearts: Valentine’s Day Fun for Families
Read More

You don’t need expensive gifts or fancy plans to make Valentine’s Day special. With a few basic ingredients and everyday materials, families across Nevada can enjoy sweet moments together that also support early learning and healthy development.

Little boy sitting at dinner table shirtless holding a piece of broccoli up in the air with a plate of food on the table.
Health and Safety Food and Nutrition
Helping Little Ones Eat Healthy
Read More

Raising young children means juggling busy schedules, picky eating phases, and ever-changing appetites. Mealtimes with children ages 0–5 can be joyful, messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright challenging. That’s why many parents are turning to tools that make healthy eating easier.


Sign Up for the First 5 Nevada Newsletter

Questions, inquiries, or need help?

First 5 Nevada, a program of The Children's Cabinet, is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0099, awarded to the Nevada Department of Education, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Department of Education, the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

© First 5 Nevada | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Website by Purdue Marion & Associates and 37 Gears