Exhibitors at Winter Fancy Food Donate Nearly $33K Pounds of Food

Nearly 33,000 pounds of food was collected from the Winter Fancy Food Show’s more than 1,100 exhibitors after the show ended and were donated to Three Square Food Bank, Southern Nevada’s only food bank and largest hunger relief organization. In total, 32,831 pounds of food was collected.

“It’s a tradition for the Specialty Food Association to end its Fancy Food Shows with food rescue,” said Jennifer Carney, director of tradeshow operations for the SFA. “Our members looked forward to sharing their bounty with Three Square, an organization that works tirelessly to support people in their community.”

The donations of specialty foods and beverages included plant-based, meat, and cheese products, confections, bread, coffee, tea, oils, vinegars, pasta, snacks, and more.

“While 1 in 7 Southern Nevadans is struggling with hunger, we are lucky to have consistent engagement from generous partners all over the country,” said Three Square Food Bank Interim President and CEO Michelle Beck. “With donations provided by the SFA Winter Fancy Food Show, we’re able to distribute additional meals to our neighbors in need. We appreciate their efforts as this level of support allows us to pursue a hunger-free community.”

For coverage of the Winter Fancy Food show, check out the March issue of Gourmet News. Subscribe now so you don’t miss anything!