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Making a Difference: 13th Annual Make a Difference Day Food Drive
Las Vegas is known for being a city filled with prominent figures, and despite their busy schedules, they’re always willing to help out with a good cause. That special brand of solidarity was out in force as part of the national 13th Annual Make a Difference Day Food Drive held at the Summerlin Smith’s Food and Drug on Saturday, October 22nd.
International star Robin Leach, X Factor contestants Equality and Mayor Pro Tem Stavros S. Anthony joined with local TV news personalities to lend support to the yearly drive to benefit the Las Vegas Chapter Salvation Army Food Bank. Philanthropist Mary Vail, OSG hosted the drive, which successfully collected 3,880 pounds of food and other necessities. Vail was also instrumental in encouraging businesses across the valley to host their own in-office food drives this year.
To date, the annual food drive has collected over 44,480 pounds of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items and has received numerous recognitions for its efforts to assist those in need. The Salvation Army Food Bank services over 200 families a day, 52 weeks a year. Thanks to the generous efforts of everyone involved in this year’s food drive, their mission of mercy shows no signs of slowing down. For more information on how you can help the Salvation Army, call 870-4430 or visit www.salvationarmylasvegas.com.
