At Serving Our Kids, we know that fighting childhood hunger takes more than food, it takes committed partners who believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We’re proud to shine the spotlight on NV Energy, whose generosity and hands-on volunteerism are helping us make an even greater impact as students return to school.
To kick off the 2026–2027 school year, hundreds of NV Energy employees will rise before dawn to pack 18,000 weekend meal bags during a two-day volunteer event. Their incredible effort will help expand our weekend meal bag program from 4,500 to more than 6,000 meal bags each week, ensuring thousands more food-insecure children across Southern Nevada have nutritious meals to take home over the weekend.
For many children, Friday afternoon means uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. Thanks to partners like NV Energy, those children can head home with the nourishment they need to return to school on Monday ready to learn, grow, and thrive.
As our CEO Laurie Tanakaya shared, “Every meal bag we pack together is a promise kept to a child who might otherwise start the school year hungry. We’re so grateful that NV Energy’s employees show up before sunrise, ready to work, because they understand what a weekend meal bag can mean to a child walking into that first day of school.”
NV Energy’s commitment extends far beyond financial support. Their culture of volunteerism inspires employees across the company to give back, strengthen their communities, and make a lasting difference in the lives of local children.
We are deeply grateful to NV Energy, the NV Energy Foundation, and every employee who volunteers their time. Together, we’re ensuring that more children in Southern Nevada have access to the nutrition they need, not just during the school day, but every weekend.
Thank you, NV Energy, for helping us feed dreams and fuel brighter futures.