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VASNHS and Three Square Addressing Food Insecurity for Veteran Community

Three Square Staff and VA Staff working together with food donations from local businesses to fill bags for families in Southern Nevada.
Three Square Staff and VA Staff working together with food donations from local businesses to fill bags for families in Southern Nevada.

By John Archiquette, Public Affairs Specialist

In the wake of recent government shutdowns and cuts to programs like SNAP and WIC, VASNHS, in partnership with Three Square Food Bank, have taken proactive measures to support Veterans, their families and VA staff facing food insecurity.

In the wake of recent government shutdowns and cuts to programs like SNAP and WIC, VASNHS, in partnership with Three Square Food Bank, have taken proactive measures to support Veterans, their families and VA staff facing food insecurity. Over the past several weeks, VA hosted two emergency food pick-up events at the Northwest Las Vegas VA Clinic and North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. These events were made possible through the generous donation of over 35,000 pounds of food from Three Square Food Bank, reaching over 1,500 households and providing crucial support to unhoused Veterans in the valley.

“The successful execution of these events was thanks to the collaborative efforts of numerous teams and volunteers,” said Monica McGaha, VASNHS Nutrition Program Coordinator. “A heartfelt thank you goes out to Three Square, VASNHS support services and members of VASNHS’ Veteran Food Security Committee. Your dedication and hard work have made a significant impact on our VA community during these challenging times.”

VASNHS will continue to partner with Three Square in similar future events throughout the holiday season to help making food available for Veterans in need.