The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Nevada (“Molina”), provided grants to two local food banks to help address rising food insecurity across the state. The donations, totaling $187,000, were given to Three Square Food Bank serving Southern Nevada and Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Both organizations have seen a gradual increase in need this year with a recent surge due to the temporary government shut down impacting SNAP benefits.

According to Three Square Food Bank, more than 377,000 people in Southern Nevada experience food insecurity. This marks a jump of over 36,000 from the year prior, raising the local food insecurity rate to 16%. In the four months leading up to the government shutdown on October 1, the food bank experienced a 16% increase in need. Approximately 75% of those visiting a pantry for food assistance during that time were first-time visitors. Three Square Food Bank will use the MolinaCares grant to help fund its “emergency response” efforts during this time of high demand.

“This generous donation enables us to continue the work we are doing to meet a critical need here in Southern Nevada,” said Beth Martino, president and CEO at Three Square Food Bank. “We are grateful to Molina for partnering with us in our mission to improve access to food in our community.”

Feeding America data show food insecurity affects approximately 15% of Nevadans, which is higher than the national average. Within the Food Bank of Northern Nevada service area, the food insecurity rate has risen from 11.4% to 12.3% in the past year, and Washoe County has climbed from 12.9% to 14.0%. The Food Bank also saw an increase in visitors related to the government shutdown. To help reduce growing food insecurity, MolinaCares’ donation will enable the Food Bank to provide approximately 150,000 meals.

“The support of organizations like Molina means so much,” said Nicole Lamboley, president and CEO at Food Bank of Northern Nevada. “Together, we know we can improve the lives of so many by bridging the gap and providing resources that many may not otherwise be able to obtain.”

This grant builds on Molina’s investment announced earlier this year in support of access to care. These recent grants addressing food insecurity as well as other social determinants of health such as behavioral health, maternal health and workforce development, are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Nevadans across the state and bring Molina’s total giving to Nevada in 2025 to over $2M.

“Food is foundational to community health and wellness, which is why Molina and The MolinaCares Accord eagerly answered the call to help food banks keep up with the rising demand,” said Rob Baughman, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Nevada. “We are committed to Nevada and commend the tireless work these organizations are doing to feed our neighbors.”

About The MolinaCares Accord

Established by Molina Healthcare, Inc., The MolinaCares Accord oversees a community investment platform created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities. The MolinaCares Accord funds such measures through The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 2020 by Molina Healthcare, Inc.

About Molina Healthcare of Nevada

Molina Healthcare of Nevada, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Nevada. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Nevada, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.

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The MolinaCares Accord and Molina Healthcare of Nevada Donate $187,000 to Support Local Food Banks Facing Increased Demand