Program Description
The purpose of the Nevada Food Stamp Program is to provide the means to increase food purchasing power in order to raise the nutritional level among low-income households. The program is often the first line of defense against hunger for many Nevada families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Nevada and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380, if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To learn more information about the Nevada Food Stamp Program,
please visit:
http://dwss.nv.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=84&Itemid=234
Mail correspondence related to the Nevada Food Stamp program can be
sent to:
DHR-Welfare
Division
1470 East College Parkway
Carson City, Nevada 89706
Residents can reach the Nevada Department of Human Resources
(DHR)-Welfare Division by phone at:
775-684-0500
Managing Agency
Nevada
http://www.nv.gov
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