Local Radio Food Drive Raises Funds for Nearly 500K Meals
The effort raised over $236,000 in October to support local families through the Three Square Food Bank.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Local families facing food insecurity will receive 473,478 meals following a successful weekend food drive across the valley. Three Audacy radio stations collected $236,739 in donations to benefit the Three Square Food Bank.
Why it matters
The effort bolsters the food supply for area residents as households prepare for the upcoming holiday season. The initiative highlights ongoing community efforts to bridge the gap for families struggling with food costs in the valley.
The October drive raised $236,739 in cash donations for the Three Square Food Bank. These contributions are set to provide 473,478 meals, gathered by three radio stations across four Albertsons locations.
The players
Three Square Food Bank
A Las Vegas organization dedicated to providing food assistance to local families in need.
Audacy
The broadcast company that operates three radio stations involved in the fundraising effort.
The details
Radio personalities from Mix 94.1, 98.5 KLUC, and Q100.5 broadcast live to collect cash donations throughout October weekends. Collections took place at Albertsons grocery stores in Centennial Hills, Green Valley/Henderson, the Southwest, and Summerlin. Three Square Food Bank will manage the distribution of the 473,478 meals to those in need.
Timeline
The food drive events occurred throughout the weekends of October 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This fundraiser follows established local patterns for addressing the seasonal spike in food insecurity reported by the Three Square Food Bank. It extends similar collaborative efforts between local media and regional hunger-relief organizations seen in previous years.
Residents who donated during the October weekends at local Albertsons stores can be assured that their contributions are currently moving into the regional distribution network. The nearly half-million meals will be available through the Three Square network ahead of the holiday season.
The takeaway
Community contributions continue to be a vital source of support for local food banks ahead of the high-demand holiday months. Keep an eye on the Three Square Food Bank website for future volunteer opportunities or donation drives.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Radio Ink.
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