Las Vegas Urban League ‘Feed the Need/ Fuel Drive’ Program Receives Major Boost with MGM Resorts’ $20K Donation

Las Vegas – Las Vegas Urban League has received a $20,000 donation from MGM Resorts International in support of the “Feed the Need/Fuel the Need Drive 2022” program that assists families facing financial challenges in purchasing groceries and gasoline.

            One hundred qualifying families, 50 Early Childhood Connection (ECC) and 50 Las Vegas Urban League Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants, are receiving a $150 gift card usable at Sprouts, Albertsons and Smith’s grocery stores and a $50 gas card usable  at any Chevron location.

            MGM Resorts is making the donation in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of ending poverty in all forms and ending hunger by achieving food security, improving nutrition and ensuring healthy lives by promoting well-being for all age groups.

            “During these challenging times, where the prices for groceries and fuel continues to rise, our families are struggling,” Director of Human Resources Andrea Fleming of the Las Vegas Urban League said. “Las Vegas Urban League and MGM Resorts are both very committed to making a difference in elevating and positively impacting our communities. We are very grateful for MGM Resort’s generous donation, and look forward to working together again on our future charitable goals.”

            The Women Infants and Children (WIC) program offers nutritional education instructions on maintaining proper diets and ways to lead healthier lifestyles by changing poor eating behaviors and teaching individuals how to take control of their lives by stopping smoking and increasing physical activity. WIC also offers classes on breastfeeding and the advantages it provides for a newborn’s health and wellness.