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LAS VEGAS, May 23, 2023 – Three Square Food Bank announced Beth Martino as its president and chief executive officer. Martino’s first day with the organization will be June 5.

Soon to lead one of the fastest growing food banks in the nation, Martino brings 20 years of leadership experience in the food bank, public affairs, and health care sectors. As president and CEO of Three Square, Martino will further Three Square’s efforts to provide food to those facing hunger today and to make measurable strides in ending hunger in the future.

Martino will oversee the growth and sustainability of the food distribution network, advocate for and inspire community support, and address barriers that prevent Southern Nevadans from gaining dignified access to meals.

LAS VEGAS, May 15, 2023 – Southern Nevada’s leading culinary event, Las Vegas Restaurant Week, will return to the valley on Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 16, uniting restauranteurs and food enthusiasts alike for a 12-day event to combat food insecurity.

“At Three Square, Las Vegas Restaurant Week holds a special place in our heart, and it’s incredible to see the support of our community grow each year,” said Three Square Chief Development Officer Michelle Beck. “The event gives the opportunity to celebrate our valley’s world-renowned culinary industry, while also tackling our mission of ending food insecurity and improving the well-being of Southern Nevadans.”

Three Square Food Bank hosted event to benefit children in need; Wider Bag Childhood Hunger match campaign continues through May 31

LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2023 – On Saturday, May 6, “Fashion for Three Square,” a special event underwritten by the Bennett Family Foundation, transformed Three Square’s north campus – which ordinarily houses operations, volunteering, food rescue, warehousing and distribution – into an extravagant party venue. Complete with elegant décor, fashion models, entertainment and local culinary tastes, the gathering’s attendees came together to support the Bag Childhood Hunger campaign.

LAS VEGAS, April 4, 2023 – Three Square Food Bank has announced the promotion of philanthropy veteran, Lisa Segler, PhD, to chief strategy officer.

Previously the director of strategic initiatives at Three Square, Segler brings nearly two decades of experience in public health work, leadership, research and partnership building to her new role. Segler is responsible for advancing various anti-hunger strategies for the organization to achieve a hunger-free community in Southern Nevada, in addition to overseeing multiple departments that focus on connecting community members to food and other resources. She also works on driving new research to improve the understanding of the barriers and facilitators of food security and leads equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.

“We are thrilled that Lisa will be continuing her incredible journey on Three Square’s executive team,” said Three Square Interim President and CEO Michelle Beck. “Her genuine compassion for Southern Nevada’s community is inspiring, and we are confident that through Lisa’s leadership and expertise, she will continue to go above and beyond to help lead the charge in ending hunger.”

Prior to joining Three Square, Segler worked on health issues concerning aging adults, health equity, and childhood nutrition. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a doctorate in public health and a Master’s degree in Public Health.

LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2023 – Three Square Food Bank urges anyone experiencing food insecurity to reach out for support, especially as the recent end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) emergency allotments (EAs) has impacted households in Southern Nevada.

Households losing access to meals from SNAP EAs may look to food pantries as a means of replacing those meals. Three Square is working with its agency partners to help manage and react to any instances of increased demand. Beginning April 2023, households that have been receiving SNAP assistance twice monthly will now receive benefits just once per month in the amount for which the household was approved.

News and Press Releases

Three Square Food Bank Names Beth Martino as President and Chief Executive Officer

Highly Anticipated Return of Three Square’s Las Vegas Restaurant Week Set for June 5-16

Annual “Fashion for Three Square” Event Continues Fighting Against Childhood Hunger

Three Square Food Bank Announces Lisa Segler as Chief Strategy Officer

Three Square Food Bank Continues Support as Pandemic-era SNAP Emergency Allotments End

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