Federal Shutdown Information
Partial SNAP benefits were issued to all eligible households following updated federal guidance. November benefit amounts were recalculated and SNAP households may receive up to 50% of their previous monthly benefit. SNAP customers should confirm their SNAP balance by visiting or calling (866) 281-2443. Additional food resources can be found by visiting
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Federal Shutdown
Will my unspent SNAP benefits still be available?
- Yes, any unspent SNAP benefits issued before the federal government shutdown will still be available.
How do I check my available EBT balance?
- Customers can check existing balances by visiting EBT Edge or calling (866) 281-2443. Customers are encouraged to lock their EBT cards when they are not being used.
Can I still apply for SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown?
- Yes, applications will be accepted and processed, but benefits will not be available until federal funding resumes.
What online resources can help me find food?
- Anyone in need of food can find a food distribution location, services provided and a schedule, through the Food Bank of Northern Nevada at fbnn.org/gethelp and Three Square Food Bank at threesquare.org/get-help/find-food.
To Apply for SNAP:
Before you begin the application process please read Information Needed to Process Your Application, (Spanish version
Informacion Necesaria Para Procesar Su Solicitud). The quickest and easiest
way to apply for SNAP is online through Access Nevada. To get started, click the Access Nevada button below.
ACCESS NEVADA - Apply for Benefits and Manage Your Account Online!
If your household has little or no money and needs help right away; inform the Social Services Office and you
may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits within 7 business days.
After you have submitted your application you will be scheduled an
interview. At your interview your case worker will explain the program
rules and assist you in
completing your application if necessary. During the interview
process your case worker will also ask you for proof of certain
information. It's important that
you understand the rules, so don't hesitate to ask your case worker
to explain anything you don't understand.
After you have completed the interview, the Social Services Office will
notify you by mail of your qualification status, and if approved
the monthly amount of SNAP benefits you will receive and the how many
months of benefits you are qualified for before you need to reapply.
If you are qualified for SNAP benefits, you will receive your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card with your
monthly approved benefit amount no later than 30 business days from the date the office received your application.
If you and everyone you live with are applying for or getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits,
you may apply for SNAP benefits at your Social Security district office, except in California (where people
who receive SSI get cash instead of SNAP benefits).
- Households applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Medicaid can apply for SNAP benefits at the same time.
- Application is made at the local Social Services Office
- After you have submitted your application, the Social Services Office will contact you to set up an interview to go over your application.
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