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Fewer than a third of fourth graders were at or above proficient in reading, two percentage points lower than right before the pandemic, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Nevada struggles to improve child well-being standards

Plummeting reading and math scores could prove to be a significant barrier for Nevada children, especially as they head into the workforce. This …

If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to the American Heart Association. (Adobe Stock)

NV cardiology expert shares tips for better heart health

It may be the last week of American Heart Month, but one Nevada cardiovascular expert said it isn't too late to prioritize heart health. Richard …

Despite an outstanding turnout for Food Bank of Northern Nevada events, Nevada ranks 49th among states for volunteerism, according to AmeriCorps. (Adobe Stock)

Food Bank of Northern NV holds MLK National Day of Service event

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is hosting an all-ages volunteer event on Monday…

While the bill took effect July 1, licenses have yet to become available. (Adobe Stock)

Nevada Street Food Vendors Protected Under New Law

Nevada street food vendors will now be protected, as Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 92 into law - which allows vendors to obtain the necessary …

In the 2023 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Nevada ranks 46th in education, 38th in health, and 44th in family and community factors that affect children. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Nevada Near Bottom of List for Children's Well-Being

Nevada is not making the cut when it comes to children's well-being in the state. According to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, out this week…

According to MDVIP, excessive alcohol intake decreases the bacteria with anti-inflammatory activity and can result in intestinal damage. (Adobe Stock)

Survey: Most Americans' Gut Health Poor

Two-thirds of adults are dealing with gut issues. A new survey from healthcare provider MDVIP found a majority of Americans aren't keeping their …

A survey found 62% of Nevadans surveyed had to skip a meal or cut portions during the past year. (Adobe Stock)

Survey Results Show State of Hunger in Northern NV

A recent survey offers insight into the challenges with hunger many Nevada families are facing on a daily basis. The "Feeding Our Community" survey …

A group of state attorneys general is asking the feds to enforce the antitrust provisions of the 1929 Packers and Stockyards Act. (Etonastenka/Adobestock)

NV Cattlemen Welcome Biden Move to Promote Competition in Meat Processing

The Biden administration recently announced $73 million in grants to diversify the meat processing industry, an effort to improve competition…

PETA wants the government to change its rules that allow

PETA Calls on Feds to Stop Approving “Humane” Labels on Meat

Government labels on meat products that say "humane" or "raised in a stress-free environment" are meaningless, according to some animal-rights groups…

Married couples with children under 18 who make up to $150,000 per year will qualify for the new, extended federal Child Tax Credit. (Jessica Shamout)

First Federal Child Tax Credit Funds Go Out Today

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The first payments from the extended Child Tax Credit will hit most families' bank accounts today, providing much-needed relief …

A report from the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences found 18 million more Americans are experiencing insecurity now than in 2018. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)

Community Groups Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need

RENO, Nev. -- As the holidays approach, COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise, and more Nevadans are experiencing food insecurity. The Silver …

La preocupaci�n de los defensores de las ni�as y los ni�os aumenta respecto a la cantidad de ellos que no tienen un seguro de cobertura m�dica, y lo que pudiera significar eso para el futuro de la pandemia. (Bob_Dmyt/Pixabay)

¿Aumentará el COVID-19 la cantidad ya de por sí alta de niños de Nevada sin seguro?

LAS VEGAS -- La cantidad de niñas y los niños de Nevada que no tienen seguro médico alcanza cifras alarmantes, según revela un …

The coronavirus pandemic and high unemployment levels have left more Nevada families in need of food assistance. (foodforthought.org)

Nevadans Boost Reliance on Food Stamps During Pandemic++

LAS VEGAS -- Fallout from COVID-19 has resulted in 8 million-15 million children living in households where they're not getting enough to eat…

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day arrives amid stay-at-home orders, which could make it the perfect time for a backyard compost bin project. (Antranias/Pixabay)

It's 'Virtual' Earth Day: 50th Anniversary Arrives Despite COVID-19

RENO, Nev. -- Today marks the first time Earth Day has been celebrated virtually, and with many people still on "stay-at-home" orders, some …

Even without a pandemic that has caused panic buying at the grocery store, it's estimated that about 40% of food produced for human consumption is never eaten and ends up in landfills where it breaks down and emits methane. (wikipedia.org)

Fending-off Food Waste During Coronavirus

LAS VEGAS -- If anxiety over the coronavirus pandemic has caused you to buy too much food during the current health crisis, experts say there are …

About 40 million Americans rely on the SNAP program for food assistance, including more than 400,000 Nevadans. (Nevada Department of Agriculture)

Anti-Poverty Groups Slam Administration's Changes to Food Assistance

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Groups that advocate for the working poor are speaking out against a new policy proposal from the Trump administration to make it …

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada received more than 100,000 pounds of donated food through the recent nationwide Stamp Out Hunger food drive, but all of that must be sorted by volunteers before it expires. (F Delventhal/Flickr)

NV Food Banks Desperate for Summer Volunteers

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Food banks typically see a big spike in volunteers around Thanksgiving and Christmas. But during the summer, those same …

About 440,000 people in Nevada rely on food assistance through SNAP. (Jason Lander/Flickr)

NV Families Could Lose Food Assistance Under Farm Bill

LAS VEGAS - About one in seven Nevadans relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but advocates for food security fear the Farm Bill…

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada has added a range of foods to help clients target specific health issues, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (Jessica Spengler/Flickr)

NV Doctors, Food Banks Team Up to Prescribe Healthy Food

RENO, Nev. – In northern Nevada, health-care providers and food pantries are teaming up to address a common problem: What happens when your …

NV Anti-Poverty Program Gets a Boost from Whole Foods

RENO, Nev. – An anti-poverty program called "Getting Ahead" is getting a boost from the Whole Foods store in Reno. The store is donating five …

In northern Nevada alone, people gave more than 25,000 volunteer hours to the food bank last year. (FBNN)

Help to Feed Hungry Sought for Thanksgiving

MCCARRAN, Nev. – This holiday season, food banks across Nevada will feed hundreds of thousands of people – and food bank operators say …

During Hunger Action Month, people can take part in the SNAP Experience by spending $4 a day or less on food, the average SNAP benefit in Nevada. (Share Our Selves)

Nevada Food Banks Reach Out: Sept. is Hunger Action Month

McCARRAN, Nev. - About 400,000 Nevadans, including one in five children, are "food insecure," meaning they don't always know where their next meal is …

A new study of plants purchased at national retail outlets shows a drop in pesticides harmful to bees. (Pixabay)

Retail Outlets Respond to Consumer Bee Concerns

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A campaign to protect declining bee populations is making progress. A new study conducted at garden centers across the U.S…

22 percent of children in Nevada still live in poverty, compared with 15 percent before the recession. (Anita Peppers/Morguefile)

Advocates Press Campaigns to Pay Attention to Child Poverty

LAS VEGAS — Nationally, more than one-fifth of children live in poverty - even though the economy has rebounded and unemployment is low - so …

The nation's first GMO food labeling law takes effect in Vermont Friday, with national implications. (ThamKC/iStockphoto)

Vermont's GMO Labeling Law Has National Implications

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The food at your Fourth of July cookout may now come with a label saying it contains a genetically modified organism…

Summer meal programs for children kick off this week and next around the state. (Nevada Dept. of Agriculture)

Nevada Summer Meal Programs Kick Off, But Greatly Underused

LAS VEGAS - There are 261,000 children in Nevada are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches, but only about 10 percent actually show up for the …

AARP Nevada is continuing its efforts to have the Sept. 11 anniversary become a national day of service. Credit: Corporation for National and Community Service

Nevadans Helping Others On 9-11 Anniversary

LAS VEGAS - People across Nevada are being asked to help the hungry in their communities as part of a broader effort to make the Sept. 11 anniversary…

Hourly workers in Nevada joined a 50-city push Thursday to boost the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Courtesy: PLAN

Las Vegas Workers Join 50-City Push for $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage

LAS VEGAS - Hourly workers in Las Vegas joined low-wage earners in 50 cities on Thursday in calling for a boost in the minimum wage to $15 an hour…

The USDA estimates farmers markets that have been open at least two years have seen a 64 percent increase in customer traffic. Courtesy: Shirley's Farmers Markets

Nevada Consumers Meet Growers: It's National Farmers Market Week

RENO, Nev. - Americans increasingly want to know where their food comes from and how it was grown, which may account for the booming popularity of …

Food Bank of Northern Nevada and other support groups preparing to help feed thousands of school children this fall. Courtesy: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Nutrition in Focus, as Nevada Children Soon Head Back to School

RENO, Nev. - Proper nutrition for students is a major focus for educators and private support groups as thousands of children in Nevada will soon …

PHOTO: Thousands of Nevadans volunteer at food banks, hospitals, animal shelters, and schools each year, and AARP Nevada is seeking nominees for its highest honor given for volunteerism. Photo courtesy of Douglas County, Nevada.

Do You Know a Volunteer Worthy of an Award?

LAS VEGAS – Nevadans who give their time and talents to help others can be nominated for an award that recognizes the positive contribution of v…

PHOTO: Summer nutrition programs funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are helping more children in Nevada, but a new report says the state still ranks low in terms of participation compared to other states. Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Summer Nutrition Programs Helping More Nevada Kids

RENO, Nev. - More children in Nevada and around the United States are benefiting from the Agriculture Department's Summer Nutrition Programs…

PHOTO: One in six Nevadans lives with hunger, despite the nation's economy recovering, according to a new report from the Food Research and Action Center. Photo courtesy Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Report: One in Six Nevadans Living with Hunger

RENO, Nev. - Despite the economic recovery, one in six people - or 17 percent of Nevadans - live with hunger on an ongoing basis, according to a new …

PHOTO: Getting children to brush their teeth and floss, and reminding parents of how the importance of oral health, are the goals of National Children's Dental Health Month. Photo courtesy North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Nevada Children's Dental Health, a Focus This Month

LAS VEGAS - Teaching young children, and reminding parents of the value of good oral health is the mission of National Children's Dental Health Month…

PHOTO: A new report finds more schools in Nevada are participating in the School Breakfast Program, but many students who are eligible are still not benefiting from the federal program. Photo courtesy U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.

Report: More Nevada Schools Offering Breakfast

RENO, Nev. - Nevada schools are not showing improvement in the number of lower-income children eating breakfast at school, although more schools are …

PHOTO: The memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is being honored in Nevada and around the nation today through acts of service. Photo courtesy Corporation for National and Community Service.

Nevadans Honor MLK With Acts of Service

RENO, Nev. - People and organizations around Nevada are honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with acts of service on this …

PHOTO: Legislation to reinstate several charitable deductions that could benefit hungry people in Nevada and across the nation passed in the U.S. House this summer, but has been stalled in the Senate. Photo courtesy of Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Congressional Action Could Help Feed More Hungry Nevadans

RENO, Nev. – Food banks in Nevada and across the nation could feed more hungry people if Congress restores some charitable deductions that …

PHOTO: A new survey shows the majority of Hispanic-Americans have a sense of optimism about their finances, but also believe racism and crime are getting worse. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Survey: Hispanic-Americans Optimistic About Finances, Health Care

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A majority of Hispanic-Americans are optimistic about their finances and health care, but concerned about racism and violence…

PHOTO: One in six households in Nevada continues to struggle with hunger, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Photo Credit: Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Report: One in Six Nevada Households Struggles with Hunger

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Despite the U.S. economy growing - and even thriving, in some sectors - a new federal report finds that one in six Nevada …

PHOTO: Fast food workers in Nevada are planning to strike today, as part of a nationwide day of action in hopes of boosting pay. Photo credit: Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada.

Fast-Food Workers Plan Strike In Nevada Today

LAS VEGAS – Fast food workers in Nevada are planning to strike today as part of a nationwide day of action in hopes of boosting pay to a living …

PHOTO: Thirty percent of those who seek assistance from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada have a military connection, according to a new study. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Nevada Food Bank Clients Often Have Military Connection

RENO, Nev. - A new report out this week shows about a third of the clients at the Food Bank of Northern Nevada are either veterans or currently …

PHOTO: It's National Farmers Market Week in Nevada and across the nation, promoting the variety of local, fresh foods available to consumers and the economic benefit to farmers. Photo courtesy Nevada Department of Agriculture.

Nevada's Farmers Markets Continue Growing In Popularity

RENO, Nev. – Fresh foods for consumers and revenue for Nevada's farmers are being promoted this week during National Farmers Market Week…

PHOTO: More than 150,000 children in Nevada receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year. But in the summer, that number drops to less than 15,000. Efforts are under way to change that. Photo credit: LetsMove.gov.

Efforts Under Way to Get Summer Meals to More Nevada Kids

RENO, Nev. - Summer vacation doesn't mean hunger takes a break. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada has been working with organizations to ensure that …

PHOTO: The federal government's cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are being felt in Nevada, and more cuts are likely on the way. Photo courtesy Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

Northern NV Food Bank: SNAP Cuts Causing More Hunger

RENO, Nev. - The federal government's cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, are being keenly …

PHOTO: The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is pitching in as kids are out of school during the holidays, by serving meals they might otherwise miss. Photo courtesy Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

Food Bank of Northern NV: Feeding Hungry Kids on Holiday Break

RENO, Nev. - Families whose budgets are already stretched thin have a tougher time during the holidays, when their kids are out of school and not …

PHOTO: Nevada's agricultural community would probably be a lot more thankful this holiday season if Congress would pass a new Farm Bill. Photo courtesy Nevada Farm Bureau Federation.

NV Farmers: We'd Be Thankful with a New Farm Bill

RENO, Nev. - Nevada's agricultural community would probably be a lot more thankful this holiday season if Congress would pass a new Farm Bill…

PHOTO: The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is helping to feed hundreds of families this Thanksgiving. Photo credit: Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

Helping Northern Nevada's Hungry On Thanksgiving

RENO, Nevada - The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is helping feed hundreds of families this Thanksgiving. Jocelyn Lantrip, public relations officer …

PHOTO: The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada is feeding a lot more people after cuts to the program once known as Food Stamps started. Image courtesy of The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada.

SNAP Cuts Felt at Southern NV Salvation Army

LAS VEGAS – The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada is feeding a lot more people after cuts to the program once known as food stamps took hold in …

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