Food
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Nevada
Nevada programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Nevada Department of Human Services, Division of Social Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP helps eligible households pay for food using monthly benefits on an EBT card.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Nevada Department of Human Services, Division of Social Services
Women, Infants, and Children
In Nevada, WIC is called Nevada WIC.
WIC provides eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and young children with food benefits and nutrition services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Nevada Department of Human Services, Division of Social Services
Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer
Summer EBT provides food benefits for eligible school-age children during summer break.
Ways to apply:Online
Nevada Department of Education
National School Lunch Program
The school meals program provides free or reduced-price meals to eligible students at participating schools.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food banks that serve Nevada
Food banks in the Feeding America network supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call yours or check its website to find one close by.
- Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Serves Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County, Elko County, Eureka County, Humboldt County, Lander County, Lyon County and 5 more
Call 775-331-3663Find food near youListed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
- Three Square Food Bank
Serves Clark County, Esmeralda County, Lincoln County, Nye County
Call 702-644-3663Find food near youListed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Talk to a person
- Nevada 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988