Nevada SNAP recipients can receive replacement benefits for food destroyed by wildfires and power outages

Residents of Washoe County and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the Bug and Stallion fires or related power outages may request replacement SNAP benefits.

“The Division of Social Services recognizes the significant losses Nevadans are experiencing as a result of the Bug and Stallion fires and the impacts that follow,” Deputy Administrator Kelly Cantrelle said. “SNAP benefits help families put food on the table, and losing food purchased with those benefits creates an additional burden during an already difficult time.”

Affected SNAP households — estimated at about 3,700 individuals and expected to grow — must report their food loss within 10 days and provide verification of the fire damage or power outage. Each request will be reviewed to determine eligibility and, if so, the amount of benefits that may be provided. SNAP recipients affected by the fires or power outages can report their food loss by visiting a local DSS office or calling (775) 684-7200.

The Division of Social Services continues to review federal SNAP disaster flexibilities and will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Individuals who would like to apply for SNAP benefits can apply online through Access Nevada.