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.
Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada 