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.

The pause in SNAP benefits is creating serious challenges for families across our community, and we want you to know you’re not alone. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada and our partners are working urgently to expand food access during this time. The first step begins with special food distributions on Saturday, November 1 from 9am-1pm.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada Drive-Thru Distribution

Oddie: 1305 Sullivan Ln (Next to Jiffy Lube)

Catholic Charities Special Distributions:

Moana Neighborhood Center: 480 E Moana Ln, Reno

Sun Valley Neighborhood Center: 130 West Gepford Pkwy

St. Rose of Lima Church: 100 Bishop Manogue Dr

Catholic Charities Dining Hall is also serving weekend family dinners on Saturdays and Sundays from 4 to 5:30 PM at 325 Valley Road, Reno.

New Frontier Special Distribution

1490 Grimes St, Fallon, NV 89406

Utility bills are climbing, and families are paying the price. NV Energy has already raised rates and they are asking for even more increases while Nevadans struggle to keep up. This is not sustainable, and it’s not just.

• Rising utility rates
• Record High Tempatures
• Housing insecurity

Disproportionately hurts Black and Brown families

Turn your faith into Action.

Faith is calling us to demand justice.

Afforable housing in Nevada is not just an economic issue, it is a moral one. Families especially black, lation, and Indegrionous Nevadas are being pushed out and stripped ot stability. AAt LEAN we are rooted in faith and justice cannot allow this to contuine.

Faith compels us to act. Every Nevadan deserves dignity, safety, and a place to call home.

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