Soaring Fuel and Freight Costs Strain Southern Nevada Food Bank

Three Square, the food bank serving Southern Nevada, is facing financial strain due to rising operational costs. Fuel expenditures have more than doubled, increasing from roughly $16,000 a year ago to $34,000 a month. This increase coincides with a 73% rise in diesel prices, alongside climbing freight and cold storage charges. The organization's president, Beth Martino, noted that rising fuel prices are putting pressure on food banks across the region.

The increased costs for transportation and refrigeration are absorbing funds that were previously allocated to providing meals and aid to families in the community. This strain affects the food bank's ability to deliver resources to partner agencies in the area.