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Contributions & Donations
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Food Pantry Helpers
Horseshoe Tunica team members volunteer regularly at the Mid- South Food Pantry. The team members work hard to give back to the families in the Mid- South, especially those who require assistance for food insecurity. The Mid-South Food Bank serves 31 counties in the Mid-South, including Tunica County.
Fitz Casino & Hotel joined with the Tunica County Sheriff’s Department in making a donation to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Both Fitz and the sheriff’s department donated $12,000 each, for a total donation of $24,000. Fitz General Manager Tony Scudiero is pictured making the donation.
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Hard Rock Biloxi team members stuffed backpacks to give to children who might otherwise go hungry.
Hard Rock helps to feed children in need
BILOXI — Hard Rock Biloxi has been a dedicated partner of Feeding the Gulf Coast for years, and recently, they teamed together to have another significant impact on the community. As part of its philanthropic initiative to feed the hungry, Hard Rock held its annual backpack stuffing event in November, marking the 14th year it has sponsored the event.
The backpack stuffing event
provides food for children who
may otherwise go hungry over the
weekends. By stuffing backpacks
with essential food items, the
initiative ensures that these
prepared bags stay within the
local community, making a direct impact on the lives of children facing food insecurity.
“We are excited to partner with Feeding the Gulf Coast once again for this incredible initiative,” said Todd Raziano, regional vice president and general manager of Hard Rock. “Our long-standing collaboration with Feeding the Gulf Coast reflects our commitment to giving back to the community and supporting those in need.”
Hard Rock’s nonprofit organization, Rockin the
Gulf Coast, donated $2,500 to purchase food for the backpacks, and Hard Rock employees volunteered their time to stuff them.
Museum Support
Harrah’s Gulf Coast recently donated $30,000 to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. The donation was given in support of the museum’s Creative Complex Expansion program. With Harrah’s team members looking on, Brooke Robbins, director of human resources, and Senior Vice President and General Manager Jonathan Jones (center) presented the donation
to Julian Rankin, executive director of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art.
Serving At The VA
Members of the Beau Rivage Veterans Employee Networking Group and food and beverage culinary staff served a Christmas- themed lunch to 100 disabled veterans and Veterans Administration staff. The event was part of the property’s commitment to honoring veterans and giving back to the community. Because of their work with the VA, including preparing and delivering this holiday meal, Beau Rivage was recognized by the VA and received the CDCE Community Partnership Award.