Catholic Charities says 3,000+ local SNAP recipients were disqualified after work requirements took effect on Sunday.
A timely donation boosts food help across Northern Nevada as pantries expand meals for families in need.
Campus drive gathers coats and food as need rises among students.
Typically, benefits are staggered over the first 10 days of the month; however, all benefits were issued on Wednesday.
The Nevada National Guard is set to help distribute food to food banks on Wednesday as part of Governor Lombardo's Food Insecurity Nevada Plan.
Chef Mark Estee teams with local businesses to help feed Northern Nevadans facing food insecurity.
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Catholic Charities gave out food across town on Saturday.
The Governor's Office has released a fact sheet discussing where WIC and SNAP benefits stand amid the current government shutdown and giving a look at state-funded food assistance.
On day 23 of the government shutdown, concerns are growing about repercussions for SNAP recipients, both in the Silver State and nationwide.
U.S. Senator Rosen urges USDA to release November SNAP benefits, preventing a lapse for hundreds of thousands.