Southwest Gas Volunteers Pack 16,400 Pounds of Food
More than 100 employees and families joined Golden Knights volunteers at Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Southwest Gas employees and Vegas Golden Knights volunteers packed 1,475 bags of food totaling 16,400 pounds at Three Square Food Bank. The volunteer event, part of Southwest Gas' BLUE program, took place on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Why it matters
The volunteer effort supports Three Square Food Bank, which serves Clark, Lincoln, Nye and Esmeralda counties in Southern Nevada. Food bank volunteer events help move donated food to families experiencing food insecurity across the region.
Volunteers packed 1,475 bags totaling 16,400 pounds of food, with more than 100 Southwest Gas employees and family members taking part. The Southwest Gas Foundation has donated more than $90,000 to Three Square Food Bank since 2016, though the source does not report how the food will be distributed.
The players
Southwest Gas
Southwest Gas is a natural gas utility serving communities in Nevada, Arizona and California, and its foundation funds local nonprofit and food security efforts.
Three Square Food Bank
Three Square Food Bank is a Southern Nevada nonprofit that distributes food to people experiencing hunger across Clark, Lincoln, Nye and Esmeralda counties.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights are an NHL franchise based in Las Vegas that regularly runs community service and charity initiatives.
The details
Volunteers gathered at Three Square Food Bank to pack fresh produce and groceries, sort donated food, and organize backpack meals for families. The Golden Knights mascot Chance and the Vegas Vivas joined the effort.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Southwest Gas and Golden Knights volunteers pack food at Three Square Food Bank.
Since 2016: Southwest Gas Foundation donations to Three Square Food Bank began.
Philanthropy Context
Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network, which relies heavily on corporate and sports-team volunteer drives to move donated food to local distribution. This Southwest Gas and Golden Knights event follows that model, pairing employee volunteering with a multi-year donation relationship.
Residents who want to help can volunteer or donate through Three Square's programs. Food bank volunteer shifts and donation drives are the practical ways local households can support the same families served by this event.
The takeaway
Local volunteer drives and recurring donations are a direct way residents can help meet food needs in Southern Nevada. Checking nonprofit food bank websites is a practical first step for anyone looking to get involved.
Further reading
Explore more Las Vegas Philanthropy coverage on local giving and volunteer efforts.
More information
Learn about volunteering and donation options on the Three Square Food Bank programs and information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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