As we prepare for Nevada’s 2027 legislative session, hunger justice needs our attention now.
The Trump administration has proposed narrowing eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, by ending a policy that helps qualifying households access food assistance through TANF-funded programs. This proposal is not final, and the number of Nevadans who could lose assistance is still unknown. Public comments are due December 10, 2026.
For families already choosing between groceries, rent, medication, and keeping the lights on, losing food assistance could make an already difficult situation worse.
Our congregations and food pantries will continue serving our neighbors. We also need public policies that ensure people have enough to eat.
Take action with an ELCA Action Alert.
- Contact Nevada’s congressional delegation. Urge them to protect SNAP and oppose changes that increase hunger or create additional barriers for eligible households.
- Contact your state legislators. Ask them to prioritize food security in the 2027 budget, including adequate SNAP staffing, application assistance, children’s nutrition programs, and emergency food resources.
- Submit a federal public comment by December 10. Explain how losing food assistance would affect your household, congregation, or community. Submission instructions are available in the USDA proposed rule notice.
- Share your experience. Help lawmakers understand what food insecurity looks like in Nevada. Share only what you are comfortable making public.
Here is a message you can adapt:
“I am a Nevada resident and a person of faith concerned about hunger in our communities. Please protect access to SNAP and ensure Nevada’s next budget supports families facing food insecurity. I urge you to seek a Nevada-specific assessment of the proposed federal changes and take action to prevent more neighbors from going hungry.”
Our call to love our neighbors belongs in our budgets and public policies.
Until all are fed.
Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada
