LAS VEGAS, March 29, 2021
WHAT:
Three Square Food Bank has announced two changes to its food distribution sites.
- Distributions have ceased at the Walmart located at 201 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89110.
- The food distributions at Eastside Cannery (5255 Boulder Highway), in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation, have been extended through April 30.
A full list of food distribution sites and operating hours is available at www.threesquare.org/help. The map and list are updated in real-time to ensure the most current information is available.
Valley residents in need of food assistance are encouraged to visit the drive-thru sites but must remain in their vehicles to maintain safe social distancing.
WHEN/WHERE:
The food distributions at Eastside Cannery – located at 5255 Boulder Highway– will take place every Wednesday and Friday through April 30.
The site opens at 9 a.m. and will remain open while supplies last.
FOR MEDIA: To protect the privacy of those picking up food, Three Square’s distribution sites, including Eastside Cannery, will not be open for b-roll or photos and interviews will not be available on-site.
About Three Square Food Bank
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 385 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. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Three Square immediately implemented a disaster response plan to answer sudden school and business closures, drastic declines in retail food donations, social distancing limitations on volunteer efforts, reduced on-site staff support, and the need for low-contact food distributions. Within days, Three Square had increased food distribution by 250,000 meals a week and increased the capacity of its Call Center to refer Southern Nevadans to available food resources, social services, and unemployment benefits. While Three Square’s COVID-19 relief efforts have superseded regular programs and operations for the foreseeable future, it is more committed than ever to its mission of providing wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. 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 Twitter (@threesquarelv).
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Three Square Food Bank
702.644.3663
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702.739.9933
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