Food distribution- Food Service Programs & Pop-Ups

There are lots of families and people in our community that don’t have or aren’t able to get what they need.  Sometimes Las Vegans, especially kids, don’t get a chance to get the basic food necessities.

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We all need to be aware of our community resources put forth for those in need, so we can pass on that information when available.  You can look up your CCSD school’s menus online at mealviewer.com.

Free Food for Kids and Teens

Kids and teens up to age 18 can receive Free Kids Cafe meals at participating Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches located across Southern Nevada.  Click the link to find a library and distribution times near you. 

293 CCSD schools (CEP schools) will offer meals at no cost to all enrolled students, regardless of individual household eligibility and without a meal benefit application. For more information along with a complete list of provision schools, please visit Food Service – Provisions.   

You must apply for the NLSP or SBP programs, as you would if your children were going to be attending school.  But please check the list, as certain schools in the Las Vegas area will be Community Eligible Provision (CEP) schools, and all students will be eligible.

Application for meal benefits must be completed each school year and only one application is needed per household. Applications can be completed online at MySchoolApps.com or by paper available at schools as well as the main Food Service Department Office located at 6350 E. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89115.

CCSD mental health tool for students and families

The Clark County School District is committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families and creating a safe and healthy learning environment. In support of our ongoing commitment, the District is partnering with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community. 

Care Solace helps individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. Their Care Companion™ team is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and 365 days per year to quickly connect individuals to carefully verified providers in your community. 

Students, staff, and families may access Care Solace services in two ways: 

• Call (888) 515-0595 at any time. 
  • Support is available in 200+ languages. 
  • A dedicated Care Companion™ will help every step of the way to research options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit. 
• Visit www.caresolace.com/ccsd to start an anonymous search. 
  • Answer a few questions to get matched with an extensive list of care providers. 

Care Solace is now available for use at no cost. They will connect individuals with providers accepting all medical insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored. 

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Three Square Food Bank distribution

Kids 18 years of age and younger can receive FREE, nutritious meals at participation Meet Up & Eat Up sites across the valley during any school closures. 

Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact The USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) (for English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).

Three Square locations will be open on the designated days until all food is distributed. These food distributions are open to anyone in need. Valley residents in need of food assistance are encouraged to check the map for the location nearest you.

Check out their webpage for local events happening around town that will benefit Three Square.

Visit the link for daily updates of distribution sites and times, as they do change sometimes daily.  They sponsor a nearly endless list of sites, so please check the link for site times and map.  For more information about volunteer opportunities or donating, visit threesquare.org or call 702-644-3663.

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Community meals for Seniors 60+

In partnership with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, we are serving hot, nutritious meals for free to seniors 60+ and their loved ones at ⁣Clark County Library, East Las Vegas Library, and Whitney Library.

The Just One Project distribution sites- Pop-Up and Give

The Just One Project is also staffing ten food distribution events weekly at the CCSD schools listed below. The Just One Project Pop-Up & Give locations will be open on the designated days starting at the times listed until all food is distributed. These food distributions are open to anyone in need.  Please check the link prior to the next Pop-Up date for locations and details.

*For the health and safety of the public, please come in a vehicle. Multiple families per car is allowable.

Since 2014, The Just One Project has become one of the fastest-growing nonprofit organizations in southern Nevada. The Just One Project’s mission is to connect the community through giving back. For more information on additional services provided by The Just One Project, including pantries focused on senior citizens visit www.thejustoneproject.org.

I hope this list has been helpful to you or someone you know.  We will update the list if needed in the future, as they have been adding additional sites through the week so far.

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