Food Drive provides food for an entire year

Las Vegas, NV, January 24, 2017– While you’re out shopping for the big game, pick up a few items for the Ronald McDonald House pantry to feed families who stay here in 2017. All participating Smith’s Food & Drug Store locations throughout the greater Las Vegas area will be hosting an annual Food Drive for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Greater Las Vegas on Sat., February 4th, 9am-2pm.

Ronald McDonald House wish lists will be available as shoppers enter each Smith’s store at the RMHC volunteer table, inviting them to pick up items or make a small cash donation for families staying at the House. More than 250 volunteers make this food drive possible by collecting and sorting the donations, as well as stocking the pantry at the House.

“This is the 16th year that Las Vegas Smith’s stores have supported our Annual Food Drive,” says Executive Director, Alyson McCarthy. “These non-perishable items that are collected stock our pantry for an entire year!”

MEDIA IS INVITED TO VISIT:

  • 2385 E. Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89123 for a check presentation from Smith’s Food and Drug Stores to Ronald McDonald House Charities with Ronald McDonald at 10am.
  • Ronald McDonald House- 2323 Potosi St. Las Vegas, NV 89146 for a check presentation from Nevada Farm Bureau at 12pm. You can see the House pantry fill up afterwards!

Call for an interview with Alyson McCarthy, RMHC of Greater Las Vegas Executive Director.

 

About Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Las Vegas

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Greater Las Vegas is a non-profit, 501c3 organization that provides temporary housing for families who travel to Las Vegas to receive medical treatment for their children. RMHC of Greater Las Vegas also creates and supports programs that directly benefit children and families in the greater Las Vegas area.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Ashley Fawcett at (702) 252-4663 x*2257 or email at ashley@rmhlv.org.