Lutheran Social Services in Nevada recently concluded the 2024 Peanut Butter Wars, raising over 8,000 pounds of peanut butter and $81,444 to combat food insecurity. New Song Lutheran Church led the charge, thanks in part to a heartwarming donation from Jake, a community member who found redemption through the church and LSSN. Additionally, their Back to School Brunch served 350 children, ensuring they are ready for the new school year. Learn how you can support our mission today!
Read MoreThe Peanut Butter Wars competition is coming to a dramatic conclusion on August 5 at midnight! We already have a lot of peanut butter and 41 donations for a total of $8,893 designated towards combating food insecurity in the Las Vegas metro area.
Participate or donate to make a significant impact—every jar counts towards battling hunger. Visit the Peanut Butter Wars Landing Page here. Get involved by emailing martin@lssnv.org and help spread the word using #peanutbutterwars!
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) has completed an impactful fiscal year, serving thousands and expanding services. Highlights include a significant increase in individuals served through the Digimart and Mobile Markets, record numbers of children and seniors assisted, and new service locations. Notably, the Peanut Butter Wars competition concludes on August 5, aiming to combat food insecurity in the Las Vegas area. Read more about LSSN’s achievements and upcoming initiatives.
Read MoreWe are celebrating the expansion of our food pantry services, now open seven days a week with extended hours — making us the only pantry in the area operating all week long!
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with elected officials, members of the media, other business professionals, and the dedicated LSSN board and staff members.
Monday, July 15, 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Ceremony starts at 11:45 am. LSSN, 4323 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV 89121. RSVP here.
Read MoreJoin the 2024 Peanut Butter Wars to help fight food insecurity in Las Vegas! From July 1 to August 5, 2024, groups across the community are competing to donate the most peanut butter and raise funds. The event aims to collect $25,000 and 10,000 pounds of peanut butter for Lutheran Social Services of Nevada.
Participate or donate to make a significant impact—every jar counts towards battling hunger. Get involved by emailing martin@lssnv.org and help spread the word using #peanutbutterwars!
Read MoreJoin Lutheran Social Services of Nevada for an Easter Egg Hunt and Resource Fair on March 28, 2024, offering fun and essential resources to families in need. Volunteer, partner, or donate to make a difference.
Read MoreJoin Lutheran Social Services of Nevada in creating an unforgettable Easter experience for those they serve. For more details or to get involved by collecting items, volunteering, or sponsoring, visit their Event Page.
Read MoreIn their latest update, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) shares that their dedicated group of 70 active volunteers is crucial to serving 3500 people monthly. With opportunities in the pantry, senior meals, administration, and special events, there's a place for everyone to contribute. In 2024, they’re expanding ur services, including launching a food rescue truck and the JOURNEY Senior Services Center. Fill out their Volunteer Form, especially if you have special skills to offer, and join them in making a difference.
Read MoreMartin Malmberg of Lutheran Social Services of Nevada shares their 2023 Impact Report, highlighting th thousands served in 2023, as well as LSSN’s expansion into two new locations.
Read MoreJoin Lutheran Social Services of Nevada for "An Evening of Gratitude" wine tasting and fundraiser on Nov 28, 2023, at 4:30 pm. Delight in fine wines, savory bites, and live music while supporting the vital services of LSSN. Get your tickets and details at www.lssnv.org/an-evening-of-gratitude.
Read MoreDiscover how Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, in a profound partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, opens a place of sustenance and love with their newest food pantry in Northwest Las Vegas.
Read MoreIn their latest newsletter, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada shares how they’ve reached out with compassion, serving diverse community members from all walks of life. Among those they've helped is Darlene, courageously facing colon cancer, who's chosen to honor LSSN in her final will — a testament to the profound impact of their work.
They're also excited to invite everyone to the Grand Opening of their new satellite pantry at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church and to save the date for "An Evening of Gratitude" on Nov. 28, 2023. Additionally, they're launching the "Seven Days of Gratitude" initiative and would love to feature your stories and expressions of thanks related to LSSN.
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Nevada is hiring LSSN Ambassadors, dedicated case managers committed to serving and caring for people in need across various programs. Contact linda@lssnv.org for more details and view this PDF job description.
Read MoreLSSN's fall initiatives have led to remarkable personal success stories - from a jobless man now driving for Amazon to a large family finding a home before the arrival of their newest member.
Read MoreJoin us in celebrating the success of the Back to School Fair hosted by Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, a delightful event that served 338 children with 14 wrap-around services! From dance-offs to educational support, this community-driven fair was filled with fun, love, and compassion. Check out the highlights and heartwarming photos of the event, and learn how sponsors, volunteers, and community partners made it all possible.
Read MoreEvery summer, this friendly competition brings together churches, businesses, and service groups in a race to collect peanut butter—one of the most in-demand food pantry items—and make a real difference in fighting food insecurity.
New Song Lutheran Church emerged as the 2023 champions with a jaw-dropping 16,235 pounds of peanut butter collected! They were closely followed by Community Lutheran Church, winning an award for the most creativity, with 9616 pounds. Other notable contributions came from churches such as Good Samaritan, Saint Andrew, Christ the Servant, and more, all of whom displayed impressive efforts in their collections.
Read MoreMartin at martin@lssnv.org writes: “Thanks so much for collecting peanut butter and helping us combat food insecurity every day here at Lutheran Social Services of Nevada! The peanut butter is starting to arrive. Right now it is just a trickle of peanut butter melting through a hole in a dam, but for sure that dam is going to burst open. Please let me know if you need a Peanut Butter Pickup!”
Read MoreFrom the latest newsletter from Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN), learn how you can help make the upcoming school year a success for local kids with the Lutheran Social Services of Nevada's annual Back-to-School Resource Fair. This is more than just a school supplies drive; it's a community effort to provide comprehensive resources to families in need. Discover how you can contribute, whether by collecting supplies, partnering with LSSN, volunteering, or sponsoring the event. Let's work together to reach their goal of serving over a thousand children this year!
Read MoreWhat are some adjectives that we use to describe our Egg Hunt and Resource Fair? Well it was wild and it was joyful.
We were able to serve about 380 children from 240 families with multiple resources! It was on the local news on NBC channel 3, CBS channel 8, and Fox 5 (see clip here). Thanks to everyone that made this happen; it was an example of many people coming together to help under served families and children. View a video recap here.
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Nevada shares their March 2023 updates, featuring: a Holy Thursday Easter Egg Hunt and Resource Fair; photos; thanks to New Song Church for being such a great partner; and their wine tasting and mixer event on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
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