The Las Vegas live events industry is hosting a pop-up food drive distribution site for free boxes of assorted food items on Saturday, February 13th, and they need your help to serve industry workers hardest hit by the pandemic.
The food drive will be for trade show and event marketing industry people by trade show and event marketing industry people.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the challenge of food insecurity to many in our industry,” says EDPA Las Vegas Chapter President Jen LaBruzza. “Our EDPA chapter is well versed in the importance of food security with our annual food drive, and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity to partner with other generous people in live events to help our industry family here in Las Vegas. It’s about being able to show some love for those in our industry and say, ‘We haven’t forgotten about you.’”
There are a number of ways you can assist in helping industry members in need through this event. You may donate money to help purchase additional food items at https://www.123signup.com/register?id=kxtnh. EDPA Las Vegas is a 501(c)3 organization, and donations are eligible for charitable deductions. Or if you are in the Las Vegas area and able help pack food boxes on Friday, Feb. 12, please email Martha Donato at m.donato@madeventmanagement.com.
If you need help, the Las Vegas Live Events Industry Food Drive will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Las Vegas. To confidentially reserve a spot for curbside pick-up, please register at https://www.123signup.com/register?id=kxtdh. You will be provided with the pick-up location after registering. Please be prepared to show your ESCA or union badge or an industry business card when picking up your food box.
About EDPA Las Vegas
The Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA), founded in 1954, is an internationally recognized national trade association with more than 300 corporate members from 18 countries that are engaged in the design, manufacture, transport, installation and service of displays and exhibits primarily for the exhibition and event industry. The EDPA Las Vegas chapter was formed in the early 1990s and holds regular meetings, including a charity golf tournament in conjunction with EDPA Foundation in June. www.edpalv.com
