Vegas Golden Knights and Southwest Gas Pack 16,400 Pounds of Food for Las Vegas Families
More than 100 volunteers joined forces at Three Square Food Bank to help fight hunger across Southern Nevada.
Scott Groves
November 09, 2026
One of my favorite things about living in Las Vegas and Henderson is seeing our community come together when neighbors need a helping hand. This past weekend, Southwest Gas and the Vegas Golden Knights teamed up for an incredible volunteer effort at Three Square Food Bank, packing 16,400 pounds of food for families facing hunger across Southern Nevada. More than 100 Southwest Gas employees and their family members spent Saturday, November 7, 2026, sorting donations, preparing grocery bags, and assembling food packages. It's the kind of local story I love sharing because it reminds us that some of the biggest wins happen away from the ice.
The numbers are impressive. Volunteers packed 1,475 bags of food, including fresh produce, grocery items, and backpack meals intended to help families throughout the Las Vegas Valley. They also had some familiar company: Chance, the Vegas Golden Knights mascot, and members of the Vegas Vivas joined the effort. I love seeing our hometown hockey team use its platform to bring attention to important causes, especially when players, staff, partners, and fans can inspire others to get involved.
By the Numbers: A Big Day of Giving Back
- 16,400 pounds of food packed for local families
- 1,475 bags prepared by volunteers
- More than 100 volunteers from Southwest Gas and their families
- Vegas Golden Knights participation, including Chance and the Vegas Vivas
- Location: Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
What makes this effort even more meaningful is that it wasn't a one-time partnership. Southwest Gas organized the event through its BLUE (Building Loves Up Everywhere) employee volunteer program, which encourages community service. Since 2016, the Southwest Gas Foundation has contributed more than $90,000 to Three Square, while employees have donated over $686,000 through the company's FUEL for LIFE workplace giving program. Those contributions reflect a long-term commitment to helping Southern Nevada families, not just a single afternoon of volunteering.
And the need is very real. According to Feeding America's 2026 Map the Meal Gap study, approximately 397,750 people in Southern Nevada experience food insecurity, including an estimated 117,560 children. That's a sobering reminder that even in a region known for world-class entertainment, many families are struggling to put food on the table. Organizations like Three Square Food Bank play an essential role in connecting donated food with people who need it, and volunteer events like this help support that mission.
My take? This is exactly the kind of community spirit that makes Southern Nevada special. Whether you live in Henderson, Summerlin, Northwest Las Vegas, or anywhere else in the valley, hunger affects people in every neighborhood. I'm grateful to see Southwest Gas, the Golden Knights, and Three Square working together to make a difference. If this story inspires you, consider volunteering, organizing a food drive, or supporting a local food bank. You don't need to be a professional athlete or a major company to help a neighbor.
Important Community Information
Event: Southwest Gas and Vegas Golden Knights Food Packing Volunteer Event
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location: Three Square Food Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada
Participating Organizations: Southwest Gas, Vegas Golden Knights, and Three Square Food Bank
Food Packed: 16,400 pounds
Food Bags Prepared: 1,475
Volunteers: More than 100 Southwest Gas employees and family members
Community Impact: Food packages prepared to support families experiencing food insecurity throughout Southern Nevada.
Southwest Gas Volunteer Program: BLUE — Building Loves Up Everywhere
Three Square Food Bank Website: threesquare.org
Southwest Gas Website: swgas.com
Vegas Golden Knights Website: nhl.com/goldenknights
How to Help: Contact Three Square Food Bank to learn about current volunteer opportunities, donations, and community food drives.
Scott's Take: I love seeing our local businesses and sports organizations step up for families in need. Packing 16,400 pounds of food is a tremendous team effort, and it's a great reminder of what our community can accomplish when we work together.
Event information and statistics are based on news coverage published November 8, 2026. Food insecurity estimates are regional figures and may change as new studies become available.
