Nevada Food Stamp Program
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Am I eligible?
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Eligibility criteria
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. For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $11,677 if one person lives in the household; $15,757 if two people live in the household; $19,849 if three people live in the household; $23,929 if four people live in the household; $28,009, if five people live in the household; $32,089 if six people live in the household; $36,169 if seven people live in the household; or $40,249 if more than seven people live in the household.
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.
Managing organization
Nevada http://www.nv.gov
Program contact information & web resources
To learn more information about the Nevada Food Stamp Program, please visit:
http://welfare.state.nv.us/elig_pay/fs_home.htm
Residents can reach the Nevada Department of Human Resources (DHR)-Welfare Division by phone at:
775-684-0500
Mail correspondence related to the Nevada Food Stamp program can be set to:
DHR-Welfare Division
1470 East College Parkway
Carson City, Nevada 89706
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