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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.

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.

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.

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.

News and Press Releases

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

Las Vegas Restaurant Week to Extend Through June 23

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

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