From the report: “A group of religious leaders and immigrant advocates is suing to block a new Tennessee law that would impose criminal penalties for housing immigrants without legal status. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is the lead plaintiff in the suit, joined by a local landlord and a father whose son-in-law has a pending asylum case. The group argues that the law could criminalize a church for offering shelter, a landlord for renting out a room, or anyone living with someone who doesn’t have legal status.
Every Nevadan deserves consistent access to nutritious food. Food access is not a privilege, it is a fundamental human right. Yet, proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten this right for hundreds of thousands of Nevadans.
We cannot stand by while this vital support system is at risk. Nor can we accept a future where our vision of a strong, healthy Nevada, where every person has the opportunity to thrive, is compromised.
These proposed changes aren’t just numbers on a page. They represent real harm to our neighbors. If passed, Nevada would be forced to either:
Find $170 million each year to maintain current SNAP benefits,
Or drastically reduce access and benefits, creating a devastating gap in our state’s food safety net.
Neither option is acceptable.
1 in 6 Nevadans rely on SNAP.
Our enrollment rate is higher than all but five other states.
62% of Nevada’s SNAP recipients are children.
1 in 5 children in Nevada experiences food insecurity, according to Feeding America.
SNAP isn’t just efficient, it’s essential. For every meal a food bank provides, SNAP can provide nine. Cutting SNAP won’t just hurt families, it will overwhelm our food banks and community organizations already stretched thin.
Moreover, SNAP is not only a moral imperative but a smart investment: every $1 in SNAP benefits generates about $1.80 in local economic activity.
What You Can Do: Contact Nevada’s U.S. Senators today and respectfully urge them to reject any proposal that cuts or undermines SNAP. Protecting this lifeline is critical to the health, dignity, and stability of our communities.
Together, we can uphold the values of compassion, equity, and care—and ensure no Nevadan goes hungry.
Basic Academy of International Studies (Session 2)
6/23/2025
7/17/2025
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 7:45 AM
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Becker, Sr., Ernest A. MS
6/23/2025
7/17/2025
Monday – Friday
7:35 AM – 7:50 AM
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Bennett, William G. ES
6/23/2025
7/17/2025
Monday – Friday
7:45 AM – 8:00 AM
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Bilbray, James H. ES
6/23/2025
7/17/2025
Monday – Friday
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
12:20 PM – 12:35 PM
Brookman, Eileen B. ES
6/23/2025
7/17/2025
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
SFSP, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Nevada Department of Agriculture, provides nutritious meals to children during the summer when free and reduced-price school meals are typically unavailable. Free meals will be made available to children 18 years of age and under. Persons over 18 years of age who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who also participate in a public or private non-profit school program during the regular school year may receive free meals as well. SFSP sites will also provide children access to restrooms and potable water. Due to SFSP federal regulations, meals must be consumed on-site.
Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada 