Idaho declares 2026 'Year of Volunteerism' with 250,000-act challenge to mark America's 250th

Published on January 27, 2026

Idaho lawmakers unanimously designated 2026 as a statewide year of volunteerism on Thursday, challenging residents to complete 250,000 acts of service by July 4 in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

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Catholic Charities set to move food pantry, essentials closet to Eureka Avenue site

January 22, 2026
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is slated to move its food pantry and essentials closet to a new warehouse, located at 435 Eureka Ave.The 25,000-square-foot space will be a full client-choice pantry, and stands less than half-a-mile away from the group's Fourth Street location.The St. Vincent's Dining Room and office for St. Marguerite support services will both stay put. However, the thrift

Southern Nevada food pantries saw need surge in 2025. This year could be worse

January 27, 2026
Even before he retired about four years ago, Allan Spaulding has relied on nonprofit food pantries to supplement his monthly grocery supply.“I could pay the rent, I could pay the bills, but the food was always the problem,” the 65-year-old said about his Strip hotel salary. “And now, it is really going up and we feel it.”