Over 505,000 Nevadans rely on SNAP benefits — that’s 1 in 6 of our neighbors.

Beginning November 1, federal funding for SNAP administration will run dry. This halt in benefits is expected to push many families to turn to emergency-style food assistance, such as drive-through food banks, instead of their usual grocery stores.

To help bridge the gap, the State of Nevada has committed $38 million for November to support food distribution. This funding will go directly to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN) and Three Square in Southern Nevada to purchase bulk food supplies and distribute them to hundreds of community partners after the state was denied access to the USDA’s SNAP database.
An additional $200,000 will fund the Nevada National Guard to assist with food distribution efforts.

Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN) urges Lutherans across the state to take action.
Contact your Members of Congress through the ELCA Action Center and urge them to protect and restore SNAP benefits for Nevada families.

Together, we can help ensure that every Nevadan has enough to eat.