Southwest Gas and The Just One Project Deliver Hope to Southern Nevada Families Through Mobile Food Pantry Partnership

May 17, 2025
 

LAS VEGAS – (May 17, 2025) – In a powerful demonstration of community support, Southwest Gas teamed up with local nonprofit The Just One Project to bring essential groceries directly to families in need through the organization’s monthly Pop Up & Give food distribution event. Hundreds of Southern Nevadans benefited from the large-scale effort, supported by Southwest Gas and a $30,000 donation from the Southwest Gas Foundation.

 

As part of Southwest Gas’ employee volunteer program, BLUE – Building Lives Up Everywhere, more than 100 employees and their families volunteered at two distribution sites – Canyon Springs High School and Kenny Guinn Middle School – providing fresh, nutritious food for those facing food insecurity.  Through the BLUE program, employees are empowered to support local nonprofits and uplift the communities where they live and work.

 

Volunteers began the morning unloading and sorting pallets of fresh groceries, creating a drive-thru distribution line for hundreds of cars packed with families and individuals waiting for critical assistance. In total, food was distributed to more than 950 individuals – at no cost.

 

“At The Just One Project, we believe that access to nutritious food is a basic human right, and it’s partnerships like this that make it possible to serve our neighbors with dignity,” said Brooke Neubauer, CEO of The Just One Project. “Having Southwest Gas employees roll up their sleeves and serve side-by-side with our team is a reminder that real change happens when the community comes together.”

 

“Our employees are deeply rooted in the communities we serve,” said Justin Brown, President of Southwest Gas. “This event reflects our commitment to building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. By collaborating with The Just One Project, our employees were able to make a direct impact by distributing food, offering hope, and strengthening the neighborhoods we serve.”

 

During the event, the Southwest Gas Foundation also presented a $30,000 check to The Just One Project, reinforcing Southwest Gas’ 2025 company-wide initiative focused on combating hunger and food insecurity, a growing challenge affecting thousands across the region.

 

To learn more about Southwest Gas’ philanthropic giving and community involvement, visit swgas.com/community. For more information about The Just One Project, visit www.thejustoneproject.org.

 

Southwest Gas Corporation is a dynamic energy company committed to exceeding the expectations of our over two million customers throughout Arizona, California, and Nevada by providing safe and reliable service while innovating sustainable energy solutions to fuel our communities’ growth. For more information about how Southwest Gas is supporting a safe, sustainable energy future, please visit swgas.com.

 

The Just One Project’s Pop Up & Give Mobile Market is part of its Food For All initiative, bringing free, nutritious groceries directly into underserved neighborhoods across Southern Nevada. In partnership with CCSD schools and senior housing communities, monthly distributions at more than 65 sites help eliminate food access barriers with dignity-first service. Supported in part by The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the program eases financial pressure for families and seniors while fostering community and connection through volunteer engagement. Over 91% of donations go directly into programs like this—delivering real-time relief and building a more connected, food-secure Southern Nevada. The Just One Project’s Food For All programs provide immediate solutions to hunger by creating access and removing barriers to food. The Community Connect programs serve as the long-term approach to addressing food insecurity, supporting individuals in building self-sufficiency and financial stability through case management and wraparound services.

 

Media Contacts:
 

Grace Russell
grace.russell@swgas.com
725-312-1623

 

Alexa Taylor

alexa@thejustoneproject.org

702-275-7065