“Oye como va!” Guitar hero Carlos Santana helped raise nearly $40,000 toward fighting hunger.
In November, Santana partnered with Three Square Food Bank, World Hunger Year (WHY) and AEG Live to help children in need by collecting food and monetary donations at his resident show, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits, at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Plus, the “Smooth” artist’s Milagro Foundation made a donation toward the cause.
The combined efforts raised close to $40,000, which will help provide 120,000 meals to Las Vegas families in need.
“Three Square’s mission is to provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger free community and I can’t think of a more passionate person than Carlos or a more passionate group of people than those who made this generous donation possible,” said Julie Murray, president and CEO of the Three Square Food Bank.
“The Milagro Foundation is proud to help Three Square in Las Vegas. We feel strongly about providing healthy food access, especially to children and youth with growing minds and bodies. We know that this food will feed the young souls that are benefitting from this amazing program,” said Shelley Brown, executive director of Santana’s Milagro Foundation.
“We are thrilled with the amount of money that was raised to support this wonderful cause. It truly goes to show you how wonderful Carlos’ fans are. Without their support we wouldn’t have been able to help so many families,” added John Meglen, president and co-CEO of AEG Live/Concerts West.
Santana plays approximately 36 times per year at The Joint, with a show time of 8 p.m. Performances take place on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (dark Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Ticket prices start at $51.
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