Food security is one of the primary ways to ensure a child’s overall health and wellbeing. Proper nutrition is also vital to help a child’s brain and body develop and grow.
From learning what types of diet and nutrition are best for your children, to resources to help you pay for food so you can put healthy meals on the table, start here.
Qualifying families receive nutrition and breastfeeding services with support and supplemental foods to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday.
A supplemental food program for women, infants and children (WIC), provides healthy foods and encourages healthy choices. The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) WIC program is offered statewide to any eligible Nevada resident (Tribal membership is not required).
Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP is a federal assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families afford nutritious food.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide case management, information, and referrals for individuals and families in need of assistance in accessing services and programs that will strengthen and support the family.
The Healthy Kids Resource Center is a one-stop-shop for evidence-based research, resources, curricula, activities and materials that focus on obesity prevention for teachers and parents of young children.
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.
2-1-1 is a special telephone number to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations.
Food Bank of Northern Nevada offers several programs to help provide nutritious meals to children and families. Kids Cafe offers free meals to children ages 2-18 when they are out of school and Mobile Harvest provides free fruits and vegetables, and other foods to families in Northern Nevada.
Gardening is a great way for families to spend time together while learning and having fun. Whether you have a big yard or just a few pots on a balcony, growing plants teaches kids about nature, responsibility, and patience
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!
As of April 2025, First 5 Nevada, an initiative launched by The Children’s Cabinet, is commemorating its first anniversary. This milestone marks a year of significant strides in providing comprehensive support to families with children from prenatal stages through age five. Through its user-friendly platform, First 5 Nevada has become a vital resource, connecting families to essential services and empowering them to foster the healthy development of their young children.
First 5 Nevada is supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP099, 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 Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
