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Sierra Food Pantry Rescues 22K Pounds Monthly | Reno News
In Truckee, the Sierra Community House food pantry is racing to meet rising demand by rescuing 22,000 pounds of food monthly—stealing it from dumpsters before it hits landfills. After losing key federal funding for fresh produce, they’ve pivoted to partnerships with grocery stores, where volunteers like Madeline Boliver drive refrigerated trucks to scoop up near-expiry but perfectly edible items. This bold food rescue mission now powers weekly deliveries to hundreds of families across Truckee, Kings Beach, and Incline Village—keeping nutritious food on tables and out of trash cans, even as…
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