Rising Grocery Costs Prompt Surge in SNAP Applications in Nevada
A Federal-State Funded Program to Aid Grocery Expenses in Nevada
Americans in Nevada already get help from SNAP but now even more are applying because of high grocery prices according to the article of Las Vegas Review Journal. To get help from SNAP you need to meet certain rules about how much money you make and other things like how many people are in your family. The program is funded by both the federal government and the state. If you’re eligible you’ll get a special card that works like a debit card for buying food at stores. But the money you get might not cover all your food costs so you still have to pay some yourself.
Rising Grocery Costs Prompt Surge in SNAP Applications in Nevada. (PHOTO: Jobcase)
The Continued Need for Federal-State Funded Programs like SNAP in Nevada
SNAP provides vital assistance for struggling families to afford nutritious food, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy. However, restrictions prohibit the purchase of items like alcohol and hot food. Despite SNAP’s support many families still face financial hardship highlighting the need for additional assistance to alleviate their burdens.
