LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A fact sheet detailing resources available to Nevadans during the ongoing federal shutdown was released by Governor Joe Lombardo’s office. In it, officials shared locations where residents could obtain food, online resources for finding food, eligibility requirements, delivery options, and logistics details.
The fact sheet noted that anyone in need of food distribution can take advantage of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada at fbnn.org and Three Square Food Bank at threesquare.org. Those websites also include information on the services they provide, and a schedule at fbnn.org/gethelp and threesquare.org/get-help/find-food. Food delivery, or direct distribution, is also offered by those organizations, officials said.
Regarding eligibility requirements, the fact sheet said anyone in need could access the resources.
“Individuals impacted by the federal shutdown, including SNAP recipients and federal employees, are encouraged to access these resources,” the fact sheet said. “The food banks will be conducting self-reporting of SNAP recipients, federal employees, etc. for tracking purposes.”
According to the fact sheet, Nevada has allocated more than $38 million to address food insecurity across the state, with funding distributed between two main food banks and additional resources requested for National Guard support.
More than $8.6 million in federal ARPA funding has been allocated to Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank. An additional $30 million in state contingency funds was approved during the Interim Finance Committee meeting on Thursday.
The federal funding was divided with 80% going to Three Square Food Bank and 20% to Food Bank of Northern Nevada based on SNAP recipient data.
The state has requested $200,000 to activate the National Guard for food distribution infrastructure support, including receiving food, boxing food and transporting food from warehouses to distribution sites, according to the fact sheet.
Food is currently available across the state, with distributions ramping up over the weekend and into next week, the document said.
The state anticipates the initial $38 million will provide support for Nevada families throughout November. Officials stated that they will continue to seek sustainable funding solutions.
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