With unemployment up in many sectors during the pandemic, food insecurity has risen significantly during the past year. According to Feeding America, a nationwide nonprofit organization of more than 200 food banks, a record high of one in three children experienced food insecurity during last spring.

Locally, Three Square Food Bank continues its fight against food insecurity with the return of its annual Bag Childhood Hunger Campaign. Through May 31, donations made to the Bag Childhood Hunger Campaign will be matched by sponsors Nevada Gold Mines operated by Barrick and NV Energy Foundation, providing up to six meals for every dollar donated.

“Currently, one in four children in Southern Nevada is living in a food-insecure household—that’s more than 131,000 kids who don’t know where their next meal is coming from,” says Brian Burton, president and CEO of Three Square. “This is one of the many reasons why our annual Bag Childhood Hunger Campaign is so important. It raises funds that support vital programs and provides wholesome and nutritious meals to young ones in need.”

To make a donation or to learn more about Three Square’s childhood nutrition programs, visit threesquare.org.

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