Food for Thought

Food for Thought announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program at Terrace Park in Carson City. Terrace Park is adjacent to Empire Elementary School. Lunch will be served to all children aged 2 to 18 who come to the park free of charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, gender or disability, and there be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Grab your boots, hat and come on down to the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall on May 12 for our Annual Saddle Up For Kids fundraiser! Have a delicious meal prepared by Carson City BBQ and enjoy music by the Bootleggers!

Buy your ticket today! Tickets can be purchased on our website or Call 775-885-7770.

We hope to see you there!

Parkway Manor Apartments is having their Free Annual Pancake Breakfast, prepared by Carson City Kiwanis Club, this Saturday from 8 - 11 a.m.

They are collecting canned food, dry goods and monetary donations to benefit the hungry kids in our community.

March 27th is Ladies Night Out at the Carson Mall! Grab your girlfriends and enjoy delicious food and wine while shopping. We will also have great raffle prizes as you browse through crafts and unique products from talented people in our community.

Proceeds from this evening will benefit the hungry children in our community.

Everyday innocent children in Northern Nevada go to bed hungry. Food For Thought provides food for hungry school children over the weekends and during the summer months. Many of these children live right here in Carson City, our friends and neighbors.

You can help - One person can make a difference. One hungry child is one too many.

Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas!

The Carson City Democratic Women's Club invites all interested residents to attend our annual Holiday Party on December 10th, 2012 starting at 11:30 AM. There will not be a business meeting in December. Instead for $17.00, John, at Grandma Hatties is putting on a wonderful festive buffet. (If you need help with this cost please call). We will play games for prizes and otherwise have some good cheer. Please RSVP at 841- DEMS or call Donna at 884-3037 for questions.

It's a Holiday Treat for all - seasonal and holiday music in many styles! The Carson City Symphony presents the 28th annual Holiday Treat concert on Sunday, December 11, 2011, 4:00 p.m., at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

December 6th is our annual Ladies Night Out at the Carson Mall! Grab your girlfriends and enjoy delicious food and wine while Christmas shopping. We will also have great raffle prizes as you browse through crafts and unique products from talented people in our community. Proceeds from this evening will benefit the hungry children in our community.

Buy your ticket today! Call 775-885-7770.

The weather has turned quickly and children throughout the area need items such as coats, jackets, gloves, scarfs and warm socks. Besides the clothing, they also need food; this weekend you can hel...

The weather has turned quickly and children throughout the area need items such as coats, jackets, gloves, scarfs and warm socks. Besides the clothing, they also need food; this weekend you can hel...

"The Music Man Jr.," a musical that tells the story of fast-talking salesman Harold Hill, is being performed by a local youth theater group as a fund-raiser for Food For Thought, a local charity th...

A Winter Fundraiser for Food For Thought at the Carson City Nugget On November 5th, 2011. Doors Open at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm. Featuring a performance by the Brewery Arts Center Back the Broadway Kids.

Tickets $50, No Host Bar. For Tickets and Information Call Food For Thought at 775 885-7770

Proceeds from this event will be used to feed in-need children

SAVE THE DATE...Thursday, October 27th 6-8pm...Lake Side Properties will be hosting their FREE 2nd Annual Safe Halloween Boo Bash!

Bring a donation to benefit "Food For Thought" and receive a free entry to win a Large Gourmet Gift Basket!

Food For Thought, a public charity, discreetly provides a bag of food for our community's hungry, homeless children every Friday, allowing them to eat on the weekends and arrive at school on Monday nourished and ready to learn.

Bring the WHOLE family for this FREE, Spooky & Fun event!

Pinion Hills Elementary and Sunridge Golf Club are teaming up for a Golf Tournament to raise food and money for Food For Thought. The 4-person scramble tournament is Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $60, which includes cart, lunch and raffle prizes. You are encouraged to bring food items to donate. To sign up call Sunridge Golf Club at (775) 267-4448.

For his Eagle Scout project, Grant Brewer, 17, will be hosting a food drive, Ending Empty Bellies, at the Retail Drive Walmart on Aug. 27. Food collected will benefit Food for Thought, FISH and the...

Starting in her days working as a paralegal in the special victim's unit of the Las Vegas District Attorney's Office, Stephanie Gardner knew she had a keen interest in working with underprivileg...

The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-seventh annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "Railroad Tracks," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Olivia Hakel. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Tickets are now on sale for Food for Thought's spring fundraiser, Saddle up For Kids, on May 20 from 4-8 p.m. There will be terrific BBQ from Carson City BBQ, great entertainment from the cast of Oklahoma, and auction items ranging from the use of a Hawaiian vacation home to books from local authors.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or here at Food for Thought at 3579 Highway 50 East, Suite 221.

http://www.nvfoodforthought.org

Because children in our community should never go hungry!

Our warehouse hours are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Monday through Friday.

775-885-7770

Food for Thought receives 172 pounds of food from expoAs a result of canned food donations at the Home and Life Expo last week, Carson City's Food for Thought received 172 pounds of food to help fe...

Please join Food for Thought at the Governor's Mansion for our annual spring fundraiser. A western theme will carry the event this year, with fabulous BBQ, live and silent auctions, raffles, and a chance to help feed homeless and in-need children in Carson City and the area.
Contact Food for Thought at (775) 883-1011 for tickets and more information.

Join in on the fun as Food for Thought holds its "Ladies Night Out" which will feature, food, wine and shopping from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 5 at the Plaza Conference Center, 211 East 9th Street in Carson City.

CARSON CITY, NV – January 7, 2011 – Over twelve million children go hungry in America every day, thousands right here in the State of Nevada. In an effort to contribute to feeding the hungry children in our community, Anytime Fitness of Carson City will donate $10 for each new membership this month to Food for Thought, a local non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to over 800 children in our community. Many of our children only receive the food they need during the school week.

The Carson City Democratic Women's Club annual Christmas party will raise funds to benefit the Children's Museum and Food for Thought on Saturday December 11th at Grandma Hatties Restaurant, starting at 11:30 AM and is open to all. Instead of bringing gifts to exchange the attendees are asked to donate the equivalent in cash or checks to one or both organizations. (A single donation will be split between the two organizations). A holiday buffet lunch will be available for a cost of $17. For information and reservations please call Joan at 882-5704.

Food for Thought presents Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Plaza Conference Center, 211 East 9th Street, next to Reds Old 395.

This fundraiser is a way for the ladies to treat themselves to a holiday shopping gift buying experience. Enjoy food and wine and while we take care of your children.

The cost is $10 and that includes childcare, appetizers and wine. Bring along a few girlfriends and enjoy this fun extent to support a great cause.

Support Food for Thought and homeless kids in the Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey County school districts. Food for Thought provides meals to local homeless children on weekends when there are no school meals available to them. Gently used items are requested for donation for the rummage sale.

Food for Thought, a program that helps feed homeless children in the Carson City region, will hold a fundraiser, Coconuts for Kids, on May 22 at the Governor's Mansion from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Hawaiian-themed fundraiser will have hula dancers, authentic island food and an auction. All are welcome to the event.

Locals BBQ collecting used turkey fryer oilBy BRIAN DUGGAN bduggan@nevadaappeal.c