Venetian Resort Donated $1 Million to Food Project
The funding supports the Food Rescue Alliance, which has already redirected hundreds of thousands of pounds of food.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Southern Nevada families facing food insecurity will see continued support after The Venetian Resort reached a $1 million donation milestone for The Just One Project. The resort provides surplus food pickups to help the organization package and redistribute meals across the region.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to combat local food insecurity by transforming resort-level surplus into community meals. The collaboration highlights the role of large resort operators in regional hunger-relief efforts as Hunger Action Month concludes.
The Venetian Resort has reached a $1 million milestone for The Just One Project, supporting an effort that has saved 754,000 pounds of food and provided 628,000 meals since 2023.
The players
The Venetian Resort
A major resort operator in Las Vegas that funds and provides surplus food for local hunger-relief programs.
The Just One Project
A local non-profit organization that packages and distributes food rescued through the Food Rescue Alliance.
The details
The Venetian Resort coordinates surplus food pickups from its properties, which are then collected and transported by the Food Rescue Alliance. The Just One Project handles the packaging and redistribution of these items to residents in need throughout Southern Nevada. This ongoing program marks a significant increase in local capacity for food rescue since its 2023 launch.
Timeline
The Food Rescue Alliance program began in 2023.
The donation milestone and check presentation occurred on September 23, 2026.
Hunger Action Month is observed throughout September 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This effort aligns with the annual Hunger Action Month, which draws focus to community-wide food security initiatives. The partnership repeats a growing industry trend of linking resort surplus systems with non-profit distribution networks to address regional hunger.
Families across Southern Nevada will continue to receive food assistance through the ongoing partnership between the resort and the local non-profit. The initiative effectively converts resort food waste into reliable pantry support for those experiencing food insecurity.
The takeaway
The program successfully keeps over 750,000 pounds of food out of landfills while supporting local families. Residents can watch for future hunger-relief volunteer opportunities through The Just One Project as the partnership continues.
Further reading
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