At the end of the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show, held earlier this month in Las Vegas, the Show’s more than 1,100 exhibitors were encouraged to donate their surplus specialty food to Three Square Food Bank, Southern Nevada’s only food bank and largest hunger relief organization. In total, 32,831 pounds of food was collected.
“It’s a tradition for the Specialty Food Association to end its Fancy Food Shows with food rescue,” said Jennifer Carney, director of tradeshow operations for the SFA. “Our members looked forward to sharing their bounty with Three Square, an organization that works tirelessly to support people in their community.”
The donations of specialty foods and beverages included plant-based, meat, and cheese products, confections, bread, coffee, tea, oils, vinegars, pasta, snacks, and more.
“While one in seven Southern Nevadans is struggling with hunger, we are lucky to have consistent engagement from generous partners all over the country," said Three Square Food Bank Interim President and CEO, Michelle Beck. “With donations provided by the SFA Winter Fancy Food Show, we’re able to distribute additional meals to our neighbors in need. We appreciate their efforts as this level of support allows us to pursue a hunger-free community.”
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