Three Square’s Annual Hunger Campaign Provides over One Million Meals for Food-Insecure Individuals in Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 17, 2024 – Through the help of Las Vegas’ culinary community and food enthusiasts, Three Square Food Bank announced a total of $380,930 was raised during Las Vegas Restaurant Week, equating to 1,142,440 meals, which will be provided for more than 340,000 food-insecure valley residents.
More than 7 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 more than 260 participating restaurants and foodservice businesses and a total of 62,429 patrons supported the cause.
“Las Vegas Restaurant Week has become essential in our fight against hunger, and we are deeply grateful for the support from the hundreds of participating restaurants and the many dining patrons across the Las Vegas Valley,” said Beth Martino, President and CEO of Three Square Food Bank. “Access to nutritious meals should be a reality for everyone, and this campaign has been instrumental in our continued mission to end hunger in Southern Nevada.”
From June 3-14, participating restaurants across the valley offered three-course prix-fixe menus at price points ranging from $20 to $120 with $4, $5 or $6 from each cover donated to Three Square. Special promotions were also offered by participating foodservice businesses with a fixed portion of proceeds donated. Additionally, 144 restaurants and foodservice businesses extended their participation in Las Vegas Restaurant Week through June 21.
To celebrate the participants and top earners, the Palms Casino Resort graciously hosted the inaugural Restaurant Week wrap party and award ceremony inside Greene St. Kitchen. This year’s top earners in the restaurant category include 1228 Main, Golden Steer Steakhouse, Momofuku, Mon Ami Gabi, Peter Luger Steak House, and The Pepper Club by Todd English, with honorable mentions Emmitt’s Vegas, Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano, and La Pizza & La Pasta. Evel Pie, Flight Club, and Milk Bar were top earners in the Special Promotion category. Increasing the impact of this year’s event included Tito’s Handmade Vodka, serving as the official sponsor of Las Vegas Restaurant Week 2024.
One in seven Southern Nevadans struggles with hunger, which includes more than 115,000 children (or one in five).
For more information about Three Square Food Bank, visit threesquare.org.
About Three Square Food Bank
A national model project inspired by Founder Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is Southern Nevada’s only food bank and largest hunger relief organization, serving Las Vegas and all of Clark, Lincoln, Esmeralda and Nye counties. Since opening in 2007, Three Square has provided more than 595 million pounds of food to hundreds of thousands of people in need and earned a reputation as one of the most efficient and effective food banks in the country. Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with businesses, nonprofit agencies, food distributors, higher education institutions, the Clark County School District, governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers working together to support food-insecure Southern Nevadans. Last year, Three Square provided more than 49 million pounds of food, the equivalent of more than 40 million meals, through its network of community partners. A member of the Feeding America network of food banks, Three Square remains committed to its mission of providing wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, or wants to learn more about Three Square’s vision of a community where no one is hungry, please connect at threesquare.org, Facebook (@ThreeSquareFoodBank), Instagram (@threesquarelv) and X (@threesquarelv).
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