LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Rising grocery costs continue to put a strain on household budgets everywhere. In the Las Vegas valley, community members are coming together to help feed Las Vegas. It’s part of an initiative formed by a local father-son duo to give back to the community – one bag at a time.

On Sunday morning, a bus carrying pounds and pounds of food made a special delivery near Flamingo Road and Valley View Boulevard. Hundreds of people lined up for the “Feed Vegas Food Drive”, waiting to fill up their bags with free groceries. Some, arriving hours before the event began to ensure they had food to take home, emphasizing the need in our community. 

“I got in line at three o’clock this morning and I’m very happy to be able to get some food to my house,” Las Vegas resident Guadalupe Rodriguez said.

One resident, who is legally disabled and blind, said the Feed Vegas Food Drive is one of the only ways he is able to provide food for himself.

“Food is very expensive,” Timothy Perkins said. “It’s helping me on the food bill. I can save a little money here and there; everything counts.”

The Feed Vegas Food Drive has been providing groceries to the Las Vegas community for more than a year. In each of the bags are dozens of food items including frozen meats, bread, milk, fruits, and vegetables which are expected to provide families with about a week’s worth of groceries. The food is donated by organizations and warehouses that have an influx of supplies.

In addition to groceries, people also received a free bite of each at some of the local food trucks offering free meals.

The Feed Vegas Food Drive runs every first and third Sunday of each month. It is located at 4310 West Flamingo behind Exhale Dispensary. The food drive is free and open to all.