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Three Square Food Bank Announces Las Vegas Restaurant Week Results, Benefiting Food-Insecure Southern Nevadans

Las Vegas Restaurant Week Breaks Pre-Pandemic Numbers with Support of Culinary Community and Thousands of Patrons 

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 8, 2023 – Three Square Food Bank announced today a total of $221,449 was raised during Las Vegas Restaurant Week, equating to 664,347 meals, which will be provided for more than 274,000 food-insecure valley residents.

More than 6 million meals have been provided for those facing food insecurity through Las Vegas Restaurant Week since 2007. This year, the 12-day epicurean event welcomed 57 first-time participants, bringing the total number of participating restaurants and foodservice businesses to 232, and a total of 49,746 patrons supported the cause.

“Las Vegas Restaurant Week truly makes a difference for thousands of food-insecure households across Southern Nevada,” said Beth Martino, Three Square president and CEO. “Everyone deserves to have access to nutritious meals, and we are incredibly thankful for the world-class restaurants and thousands of people who have contributed to our mission of ending hunger during Las Vegas Restaurant Week.”


Green Valley Grocery Teams up with Shell USA to Support Three Square Food Bank

LAS VEGAS (KLAS 8 News Now), Aug.1, 2023 – Green Valley Grocery stores are teaming up with Shell USA on The Giving Pump, where a portion of the purchases made by customers who use the designated pump at 78 Shell stations across the valley will support Three Square Food Bank, the region’s largest hunger-relief organization.

Southern Nevada’s only food bank, Three Square, is on a mission to provide food to hungry people while pursuing a hunger-free community.

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Annual ‘Map the Meal Gap’ Study Reveals Food Insecurity in Southern Nevada Remains Major Issue

More than 274,000 Southern Nevadans, including one in six children, to experience food insecurity this year

LAS VEGAS, July 27, 2023 – Three Square Food Bank announced the release of Feeding America’s 2023 Map the Meal Gap study, which shows that despite rates dropping in Southern Nevada, food insecurity remains a top issue for many struggling families.

The annual study revealed there are 274,430 – or one in eight– food-insecure individuals in Southern Nevada, a decrease of 66,750 people since last year. The food insecurity rate across Three Square’s entire service area – which includes Clark, Lincoln, Nye and Esmeralda counties – is now 12%, down from 15%.

The study also shows that 17.8% of children in Southern Nevada – or one in six, which equates to 93,750– are living in food-insecure households. This is down from 24.8% in 2022.

 

Three Square Food Bank Statement on Governor’s Approval of SB 341 & AB 525

Legislation provides Three Square with funds to purchase over 2.8 million meals for Southern Nevadans in need

LAS VEGAS June 20, 2023 – Three Square Food Bank applauds Governor Joe Lombardo’s signing of Senate Bill 341 and Assembly Bill 525. SB 341 was sponsored and championed by Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, and Senators Roberta Lange and Marilyn Dondero Loop. AB 525 was championed by Assembly leadership. Both bills stand to significantly and positively impact our food-insecure Southern Nevada community.

These bills will provide critical financial support to thousands of Southern Nevadans who have recently sustained major reductions to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits with the conclusion of SNAP Emergency Allotments (EAs) earlier this year. The loss of SNAP EAs resulted in many seniors experiencing a more than 90 percent drop in benefits, and a collective $40 million monthly loss in purchasing power for Nevada. These bills provide Three Square and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada $4 million each during the next two years to purchase more food for those that will turn to the food banks during this time of increased need.


Las Vegas Restaurant Week to Extend Through June 23

LAS VEGAS, June 15, 2023 – Continuing its mission of ending food insecurity in Southern Nevada, Three Square Food Bank announced that select participants across the valley will extend their Las Vegas Restaurant Week menus and promotions through Friday, June 23.

Restaurants will continue to offer three-course prix fix menus – for breakfast, brunch, lunch and/or dinner – at price points ranging from $20 to $80 with $4, $5 or $6 from each cover donated to Three Square. Foodservice businesses offering special promotions have also extended, with a fixed portion of proceeds donated to Three Square.

***The list of participating restaurants and special promotions is subject to change as additional venues may extend. Please note that while select restaurants have extended, dates, hours and restrictions may apply. Foodies are encouraged to visit RestaurantWeekLV.org for the most up-do-date information, as well as menus and pricing. The list of participants that will be extending is available here and provided below.


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Three Square Food Bank (Three Square) is registered with the Secretary of State and qualified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, and a member of Feeding America. Established in 2007, Three Square is Southern Nevada’s only food bank and the area’s largest hunger-relief organization. Our mission is to provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community. Your charitable contribution to Three Square is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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