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Nevada SNAP Education

Nevada SNAP Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federal funded program that is per 7 CFR 272.2, “a combination of educational strategies, accompanied by supporting policy, systems, and environmental interventions, demonstrated to facilitate adoption of food and physical activity choices and other nutrition-related behaviors conducive to the health and well-being of SNAP participants and low-income individuals eligible to receive benefits under SNAP or other means-tested programs and individuals residing in communities with a significant low-income population.”

Nevada SNAP-Ed is administered through the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) by utilizing partnering agencies throughout the state to conduct SNAP-Ed programs as a Sub-Grantee Implementing Agency (IA).

Based on the 2017-2018 Statewide Needs Assessment, Nevada SNAP-Ed has 4 priority objectives: (1) assist Nevadans in overall diet quality and beverages, (2) reduce food insecurity through Food Resource Management, (3) increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behavior, (4) increase daily fruit and vegetable consumption.

Based on the 2017-2018 Statewide Needs Assessment, Nevada SNAP-Ed has 4 focus areas: (1) early childhood, (2) school health, (3) food resource management, (4) adults and those living with disabilities.

Based on where you live, you can utilize the Programs by County tool to help location nutrition education services.

Need SNAP benefits?

The quickest and easiest way to apply for SNAP is online.

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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

SNAP and FDPIR State or local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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