LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars
Entertainment, one of the world's most diversified gaming and
entertainment companies, remains committed to helping nearby
communities in this time of need, donating food, as well as
essential personal protection equipment across the country to
assist healthcare workers, law enforcement and more. To date, the
company has supplied more than 250,000 pounds of food, which is
equivalent to approximately 208,000 meals to numerous food banks
and charities. Additionally, Caesars Entertainment has provided
thousands of items including gloves, masks and hand sanitizer to
local hospitals, first responders and local charities.
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"During these extraordinary circumstances, we are dedicated to
assisting our local communities across the country that are heavily
impacted by donating perishables to nearby food banks and
charities, as well as necessary supplies to first responders," said
Tony Rodio, CEO of Caesars
Entertainment. "We will continue to seek ways to give back to our
neighbors who are in need as part of our commitment to help put
this unprecedented situation we are all facing behind us."
All Caesars Entertainment resorts and casinos across
the United States have volunteered
to assist their local communities, including in Las Vegas. The following are some
examples:
Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts
- Donated approximately 116,000 pounds of perishable food items
to Three Square Food Bank.
- Provided gloves, masks and sanitizers from inventory to
University Medical Center (UMC), Las
Vegas.
Caesars Atlantic City,
Bally's Atlantic City and Harrah's
Resort Atlantic City
- The Atlantic City resorts
donated more than 40,000 pounds of food to Community Food Bank of
Southern New Jersey, Atlantic City
Rescue Mission and Salvation Army.
- In addition to these donations, the company has also donated
food not suitable for human consumption to animal rescues in need
like The Funny Farm in Mays Landing,
NJ.
Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino
- Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel and Casino donated 15,000 pounds of food
to the Ak-Chin Indian Community, which will be distributed to the
Community's elders and families in need.
Harrah's Resort Southern California
- Harrah's Resort Southern California donated more than 8,000
pounds of produce and refrigerated items to the San Diego Food
Bank, as well as 805 pounds to The Foundry Escondido.
Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino
- Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino donated more than 8,000
pounds of food to the Mid-South Food Bank, Memphis Union Mission,
and Sacred Heart Mission.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
- Horseshoe Casino Baltimore donated roughly 7,500 pounds of food
to the Maryland Food Bank and other organizations.
- Horseshoe Baltimore is also
partnering with Thread, Inc., Union Baptist Church and New Psalmist
Baptist Church to ensure the food reaches those in need.
Harrah's New Orleans
- Harrah's New Orleans donated
7,852 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, which
will result in 6,543 meals for the community.
Horseshoe Casino Bossier City,
Louisiana
- Donated more than 7,000 pounds of food to Bossier Schools and
The Food Bank of Northwest
Louisiana.
Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino
- Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino donated 5,000 pounds of
produce and one pallet of dairy to the North Kansas City YMCA,
which is working in conjunction with several organizations in the
greater Kansas City area.
Indiana Grand Racing & Casino
- Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville, IN donated more than 4,000 pounds
of perishable food to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.
Harrah's Reno
- Harrah's Reno donated 150
pounds of food to Food Bank of Northern
Nevada, 500 meals to Catholic Charities and 100 meals to
Gospel Mission.
- Hash House A Go Go donated more than 200
pounds of food to Catholic Charities as well.
Harrah's Laughlin Hotel & Casino
- Harrah's Laughlin Hotel & Casino donated over $13,000 of food to local agencies including
Laughlin Meals on Wheels, Food for
Families, The Arc and Laughlin Food Bank, along with several cases
of toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotions to Living
Waters Hospice, Hospice of Havasu and Billet Home Health &
Hospice.
Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino and Horseshoe
Council Bluffs Casino
- Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino and Horseshoe
Council Bluffs Casino in Iowa
donated 7,600 pounds of food to employees.
Caesars Southern Indiana,
Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe, Harrah's Joliet, Harrah's
Metropolis, Horseshoe Hammond, Harrah's Gulf Coast Hotel &
Casino in Biloxi, Harrah's
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and Mid-America
Center in Council Bluffs
also donated perishables and essential supplies to their local
communities.
About Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment is
one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers
and the most geographically diverse U.S. casino-entertainment
company. Since its beginning in Reno,
Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through
development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars
Entertainment's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®,
Harrah's® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars Entertainment's
portfolio also includes the Caesars Entertainment UK family of
casinos. Caesars Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and
value with its guests through a unique combination of great
service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational
excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is
committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the
environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. For more
information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
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