Almost 45,000 Nevadans could lose SNAP benefits on March 1, according to the Nevada Department of Social Services.
The Continuum of Care program, which is used to help with housing for those in need, is at risk of losing some of its funding across the country, including in Nevada.
They had 2,930 contacts and of that, 2,728 resources were accepted. 194 people were placed in stable housing. 30 of those being children.
A timely donation boosts food help across Northern Nevada as pantries expand meals for families in need.
The Nevada Health Authority has been awarded federal funding for the first year of the new federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
At a meeting of the Community Homelessness Advisory Board, Washoe County said its shelters are successful, but they're near capacity, while the City of Reno has spent millions on rental assistance.
Downtown Reno Churches are collaborating with the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality to open warming centers for those in need.
Typically, benefits are staggered over the first 10 days of the month; however, all benefits were issued on Wednesday.
The Town of Truckee is moving forward with a pilot program for a temporary homeless shelter.
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada and Local Food Group are putting on programs to feed the community.