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Holly Jolly Days to support Food Bank of Northern Nevada during holiday season

Over 56,000 lbs. of food have been collected since start of campaign in 2011

Reno, NV – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is inviting the community to take part in its Holly Jolly Days Food Drive during the month of December. From Dec. 1 until Dec. 23, the Atlantis will be offering guests who donate canned food items special offers and discounts. Barrels located across the property will be used to collect donations.

“We love Holly Jolly Days at the Atlantis, “said Jocelyn Lantrip, director of marketing for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. “Partnerships like this one are so important to make sure that we have the food needed for the families who count on us all throughout the year.”

Thanks to its generous guests, the Atlantis has donated 56,366 lbs. of food to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada since the inception of Holly Jolly Days in 2011, helping to provide 46,971 meals for those in need in the northern Nevada community.

According to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, one in seven Nevadans face hunger every day.

For a full list of Holly Jolly Days promotions, visit atlantiscasino.com/hollyjolly.

About Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is consistently ranked the #1 Reno resort on TripAdvisor, is a recipient of the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation, and is recommended by Forbes Travel Guide. Nestled at the base of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, Atlantis is conveniently close to Lake Tahoe, breathtaking hiking trails, world-class skiing, and a host of premier golf courses. Atlantis is recognized for its luxurious accommodations, eight award-winning restaurants, captivating bars and lounges, a Forbes Four-Star spa, and casino-wide action.  For more information, visit www.atlantiscasino.com.

About Food Bank of Northern Nevada

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada provides emergency food services to families through a network of more than 150 partner agencies in a 90,000 square mile service area throughout northern Nevada and the eastern slope of the sierra in California. The organization is seeing record numbers of people needing assistance and currently serves an average of 130,000 people each month.  Last fiscal year, more than 17 million meals were provided to neighbors who face hunger.   The Food Bank also plays a leading role in collaborating with other committed northern Nevada community members and organizations to address long term solutions to combat hunger.