LDS Church to donate $25,000 in food, help for N. Nevada Food Bank
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Representatives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints say they will donate $25,000 in food and product for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
A spokeswoman for the Food Bank announced the donation Monday, saying in a statement that LDS representatives toured the Food Bank's site near USA Parkway.
"We are so pleased to be coordinating our efforts with such a tremendous organization that is supporting so many local charities and blessing the lives of so many," said Dan Jacobson, who manages the LDS Bishop’s Storehouse, in a statement. "The Church is involved in humanitarian projects all over the world and regularly coordinates its efforts with many worldwide charities, so it is exciting to see this effort on a local level."
The Food Bank does not keep track of volunteers based on religion, according to the non-profit's statement, but it is aware of the support it receives from the LDS Church.
"The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is so grateful to the Church for this substantial donation,” says Cherie Jamason, president & CEO of FBNN.
