Lincoln County Human Services

Lincoln County Human Services holds successful Thanksgiving food drop in Caliente

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Lincoln County Human Services hosted a food drop in front of Gottfredson’s in Caliente on Nov. 22. The event saw more than 50 cars line up for food distribution, with volunteers working tirelessly to ensure a smooth process. The group served over 427 people from 194 households. Jessica HernandezLincoln County Human Services and over 30 […] This article is … [Read more...] about Lincoln County Human Services holds successful Thanksgiving food drop in Caliente

Alamo food drop serving hundreds of families

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Like the food drop that takes place each month in Caliente, one also happens in Alamo. The director of the program, Colleen Cottam, said about 10 years ago she started picking up food from the food drop that took place in Caliente and bringing it home for her family. Then she began to pick up […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record Digital or … [Read more...] about Alamo food drop serving hundreds of families

Food drop efforts recognized by commissioners

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The county commission chair Jared Brackenbury expressed appreciation, on behalf of the county commission board, thanking all of the volunteers working at the food drop in Caliente last Friday. He also thanked Toni Acuff, director of Human Services for Lincoln County, for her leadership with the program. The food is donated by Three Squares in […] This article … [Read more...] about Food drop efforts recognized by commissioners

Social security benefits not enough for many seniors

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With COVID restrictions gradually lessening, the most at-risk members of Lincoln County are finally returning to normal life. However, due to other issues facing the elderly, seniors still might need a little bit of help. In a statement to the media this past week, congressman Steven Horsford stated, “Seniors from across Nevada’s Fourth District have […] This … [Read more...] about Social security benefits not enough for many seniors

Volunteer opportunity to distribute food to those in need

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An opportunity for service is available through Just Serve, an organization dedicated to providing volunteers for charitable initiatives. According to the Just Serve Lincoln County Nevada Facebook page and JustSearve.org, this event will assist Lincoln County Human Services by breaking down boxes so that they can organize and distribute the food within to families and … [Read more...] about Volunteer opportunity to distribute food to those in need