Food
Bank of Northern Nevada
Contact Information
Jocelyn
Lantrip
Public Relations Officer
775-331-3663
jlantrip@fbnn.org
550 Italy Drive
McCarran,
NV 89434
Social
Media: Website, Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube,
Flickr
Comment: We
also have a blog through our website at www.fbnn.org, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Food-Bank-of-Northern-Nevada/84291243812,
Twitter: http://twitter.com/FoodBankNN
Organization Information
Mission: The
Food Bank of Northern Nevada's mission is to end HUNGER in our region through
DIRECT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, OUTREACH and EDUCATION." The Food Bank of
Northern Nevada is a regional food distribution and support system serving over
115 partner agencies in Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra.
Sector(s):
Service
Area: 80,000 square miles of N. Nevada and E. CA.
501c(3) Organization? Yes
Founded: 1981
Volunteering
Seeking
Board Members? Yes
Volunteer
Needs: We have volunteer opportunities for sorting and
packing food for distribution, distribution help, office work, special event
help, and food drive assistance.
Group
Volunteering Available?
Yes
Comment: We
can handle groups of up to about 50 people at one time.
Accepted
Age Groups: Youth (grades
9-12), Young Professionals (22-39),
Seniors (age 65+)
Comment: We
prefer children who volunteer to be ten years of age and older.
Skills-Based
Opportunities?
Yes
Comment: We
often have opportunities for graphic artists, photographers, etc. that would
care to share their talents. We also
have opportunities for volunteers with nutrition education background and more.
Giving
Giving
Needs: Operations, Programs,
Capital, Endowment,
Development
Plan? Yes
Comment: The
fundraising plan is developed from the organization’s strategic plan and both
are reviewed regularly.
Wish
List? Yes
Comment: The
Food Bank offers opportunities for donors to invest in our mission through
gifts to its Sustaining Fund, Cherie Jamason Childhood Hunger fund, and more.
Major
Giving? Yes
Comment: The
Food Bank offers a diversified fundraising program including planned giving.
Special
Events aimed to: Raise Funds, Create
Awareness, Educate/Train, Recognize Supporters
Comment: Advocate
for programs
Volunteers
Needed? Yes
Sponsorships
Available? Yes