As the holiday season rolls around this year, there are so many great things to do in Las Vegas. Like a winter hike or a winter weekend getaway. But we also often see more people wanting to donate to some good causes throughout the area. There are plenty of great options to choose from which can make it hard to decide how you can contribute to helping your community around you. One great way to help is donating to your local food banks, not only through donating food, but more so with your time and monetary donations.
If you’re looking to donate to a local food bank, then come check out the list of places we’ve found that are worth the extra acknowledgement. Remember, if you’re looking to volunteer your time, be sure to read over their guidelines to have the best experience possible.
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1) Las Vegan Food Pantry
Las Vegan Food Pantry is here to serve the community by providing healthy foods to those in need. Every other week, those in need in the community are able to pick up a box of food. Whether you’d like to donate money, food, or your time, you can do it here. Head over to their website to sign up for what you’d like to do. And for the most up-to-date information, be sure to check out their Facebook page.
2) Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is helping the food insecure with the Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry. Here they offer a diverse selection of fresh produce, baked goods, and other essential food items. When you’re looking to donate, they prefer cash donations which can help give more food to more individuals in need.
3) Three Square
Serving communities in Lincoln, Nye, Esmeralda, and Clark Counties, Three Squares is dedicated to provide wholesome food to hungry people. They work with a large network of community partners, from nonprofit to faith-based organizations and even schools, to make sure the community is being fed. Every dollar you donate to Three Squares, they are able to give three meals.
4) The Just One Project
The Just One Project is more than just helping food insecure people get food. They are continuously learning and adapting to the community’s needs. Going beyond temporary assistance to offer consistent support and tools to help their clients. To donate your time or money, head over to their website for more information.
Donating to a local food bank, no matter what time of year, is a great way to help the community around you. If one of the options we’ve listed today isn’t your favorite, head on down to the comments and let us know where you like to donate. There are many throughout the city that are helping to feed those who need the help. And remember, please check up on the websites before donating. This will help the community get the most needed resources out to those in need.
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