Southern Nevada RTC receives grant to continue Three Square partnership during pandemic

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services awarded a $79,600 grant to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to continue its partnership with Three Square community food bank during the COVID-19 pandemic, where the agency delivers 300 meals weekly to homebound seniors.

“If there were ever a time for our community to come together and help one another, it’s now,” said MJ Maynard, Southern Nevada RTC CEO. “This emergency grant funding ensures that the RTC will be able to continue assisting Three Square in providing a valuable service to improve the quality of life for seniors in low-income communities.”

Due to lower trip demand from paratransit clients, the Southern Nevada RTC has deployed existing paratransit drivers and vehicles to help Three Square with its Senior Hunger Program. To date, the Southern Nevada RTC has delivered more than 1,700 meals to more than 1,400 seniors since March 20.

The Southern Nevada RTC has also expanded service hours and pick-up locations on its 12 Silver STAR routes throughout the valley and added two temporary routes to help senior citizens access grocery stores, especially during earlier hours dedicated to seniors and those with underlying medical issues. Each Silver STAR looped route connects senior living communities to various shopping areas, offering convenient access to grocery stores, banks and more, and has unique days, times and stops.