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Washoe County School District highlights community partnerships addressing hunger, health and mental‑health navigation
Summary
District leaders recognized Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Community Health Alliance, Care Solace and the Rotary Club of Reno for programs that supply school pantries, same‑day health appointments, mental‑health navigation and modest donations to support students in transition.
President Adam Mayberry and Chief Student Services Officer Paul LaMarca opened a board presentation Wednesday spotlighting community partnerships that district leaders say help remove barriers to learning.
"Hungry children cannot learn," Paul LaMarca told the board as he introduced representatives from nonprofit partners and described programs that connect families with food, health care and behavioral‑health navigation. "We currently have 37 food pantries that are located in schools," he said, and credited the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for long‑term support.
Nicole Lamboli, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, told trustees the…
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