Matthew Polasko, who just graduated from UNR, came up with an idea while he was working at the university’s food services that feeds homeless families. Matthew convinced students to give their weekly unswiped food allowances back to the supplier, which amounted in money to buy food to give to the family shelter at the Community Assistance Center. The City honored Matthew by declaring June 9, 2010 Matthew Polasko Day in Reno. Pictured: Council Member Dwight Dortch, Community Reinvestment Manager Jodi Royal-Goodwin and Matthew Polasko.