RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — A semi-truck carrying about 40,000 pounds of food donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived Thursday at Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada at 11:30 a.m., as scheduled.
The delivery is the second America 250 truck to arrive in the Reno-Sparks area this year. The first delivered food to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada on July 2, according to the Oct. 26 news release.
Thursday’s truck was due Monday, Nov. 2, but a scheduling error delayed it.
About America 250
America 250 is the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Church of Jesus Christ is partnering with the America Gives Initiative to donate 250 semi-truck loads of food across all 50 states…