Communities In Schools – Backpack Program

Food Assistance · Nevada · Free

Weekend food backpack program delivering bags of kid-friendly, easy-prepare food to students at risk of weekend hunger in Nevada schools. Program runs during the school year and is coordinated through school staff. Fathers interested in enrolling a child should contact the school counselor or the main office at 702-731-8100. Services are free to qualifying students; no formal application is usually needed beyond school-level referral.

Contact & Details

Address: Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: 702-731-8100

Hours: School year

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