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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, helps eligible low-income individuals and families buy the food they need to stay healthy in the form of monthly benefits.
SNAP uses Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to distribute the benefits.
The Nevada SNAP food assistance program is administered by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS). Learn more about SNAP on the Nevada DWSS website here.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, SNAP benefits can be used to purchase approved food items. These include:
See a more comprehensive list of what you can buy with SNAP benefits here and a list of approved snacks and meal supplements here.
There are also food items that cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits, including alcoholic beverages and hot prepared food. See a comprehensive list of what you cannot buy with SNAP benefits here.
SNAP provides monthly benefits, known as an allotment, to eligible households. The allotment amount you can receive is based on 1) the number of people in your household and 2) your household income.
To calculate your allotment amount, multiply your household’s net income by 0.3 and then subtract that number from the federal maximum monthly benefit amount in the table below.
| Household Number | Federal Maximum Allotment Per Month |
| 1 | $281 |
| 2 | $516 |
| 3 | $740 |
| 4 | $939 |
| 5 | $1,116 |
| 6 | $1,339 |
| 7 | $1,480 |
| 8 | $1,691 |
| Each additional household member | +211 |
You have one year (365 days) to use your allotment or the benefits on your EBT card will be canceled.
To qualify for SNAP in Nevada, you must meet the following requirements:
Learn more about Nevada’s income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Nevada Food Stamps program, helps families buy the food they need to stay healthy. If you are in need of food assistance and wish to apply to SNAP, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and personal eligibility requirements to receive SNAP benefits here.
Find a list of what you need to apply on the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) website here. You can also view a copy of the application here to see what information is required.
To apply for SNAP online, create an account on Nevada’s Access Nevada here and fill out the SNAP application.
To apply for SNAP in person, click here to find the nearest Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services office location.
To apply for SNAP by fax, fill out the Application for Assistance found here and send it with copies of your necessary documents to your local DWSS fax line.
To apply for SNAP by mail, fill out the Application for Assistance and send it with copies of your necessary documents to the following address:
State of Nevada
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
PO Box 15400
Las Vegas, NV 89114-5400
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services at 1 (800) 992-0900 Ext. 47200 or send an email to welfare@dwss.nv.gov.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
It can take up to 30 days to process your SNAP application. During this time, the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services will contact you for an eligibility interview. After this interview, you will receive a notice in the mail from the DWSS with your determination and benefit amount. If you are approved, you will then receive your EBT card in the mail.
If documents are missing from your application, or the DWSS needs more information from you to finish processing your request, you will need to provide that information or documentation before your application can be processed.
Once you receive your EBT card, you can use it to purchase items that are approved by SNAP at groceries and retail stores that accept EBT transactions. Learn about what you can purchase with SNAP here.
SNAP benefits are replenished each month that you are a member of the program. To check the balance of your EBT card, call the number on the back of your card or 1 (866) 281-2443. You can also check your balance online here.
If you do not agree with the benefit decision given to you by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, you can appeal your decision in person, by phone, or by mail after receiving your determination letter.
To file an appeal in person, visit a local Division of Welfare and Supportive Services office. You will need to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination. Find your nearest location here.
To file an appeal by phone, call 1 (800) 992-0900 Ext. 47200 or your local DWSS office to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination.
To file an appeal by mail, you will need to write a letter that includes the following information:
You can check the balance of your EBT card by calling the number on the back of your card or 1 (866) 281-2443. You can also check your balance online here.
Learn more information about EBT cards and how to use your benefits on the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services EBT card page here.
If you have not received your EBT card within 10 days of receiving your approval notice, call 1 (800) 992-0900 Ext. 47200 for assistance.
If you have lost your EBT card and require a replacement, call Nevada’s EBT customer service number at 1 (866) 281-2443.
You cannot obtain a replacement EBT card in person at a Division of Welfare and Supportive Services office in Nevada.
For more answers to common questions related to EBT cards, click here.
For help with obtaining SNAP benefits, or for any further questions about your application, call the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) at 1 (800) 992-0900 Ext. 47200. You can also send your inquiries via email to: welfare@dwss.nv.gov.
To send the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services information physically, you can mail them using the following address:
State of Nevada
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
P.O. Box 15400
Las Vegas, NV 89114-5400
You can also visit or call a local Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Office for further assistance. Find your nearest location here.
Offices and services may vary by location.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Food Stamps program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Food Stamps Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, requirements for program eligibility, and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 25, 2022
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Nevada Food Stamps program, helps families buy the food they need to stay healthy. If you are in need of food assistance and wish to apply to SNAP, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and personal eligibility requirements to receive SNAP benefits here.
Find a list of what you need to apply on the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) website here. You can also view a copy of the application here to see what information is required.
To apply for SNAP online, create an account on Nevada’s Access Nevada here and fill out the SNAP application.
To apply for SNAP in person, click here to find the nearest Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services office location.
To apply for SNAP by fax, fill out the Application for Assistance found here and send it with copies of your necessary documents to your local DWSS fax line.
To apply for SNAP by mail, fill out the Application for Assistance and send it with copies of your necessary documents to the following address:
State of Nevada
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
PO Box 15400
Las Vegas, NV 89114-5400
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services at 1 (800) 992-0900 Ext. 47200 or send an email to welfare@dwss.nv.gov.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
It can take up to 30 days to process your SNAP application. During this time, the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services will contact you for an eligibility interview. After this interview, you will receive a notice in the mail from the DWSS with your determination and benefit amount. If you are approved, you will then receive your EBT card in the mail.
If documents are missing from your application, or the DWSS needs more information from you to finish processing your request, you will need to provide that information or documentation before your application can be processed.
Once you receive your EBT card, you can use it to purchase items that are approved by SNAP at groceries and retail stores that accept EBT transactions. Learn about what you can purchase with SNAP here.
SNAP benefits are replenished each month that you are a member of the program. To check the balance of your EBT card, call the number on the back of your card or 1 (866) 281-2443. You can also check your balance online here.
If you do not agree with the benefit decision given to you by the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, you can appeal your decision in person, by phone, or by mail after receiving your determination letter.
To file an appeal in person, visit a local Division of Welfare and Supportive Services office. You will need to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination. Find your nearest location here.
To file an appeal by phone, call 1 (800) 992-0900 Ext. 47200 or your local DWSS office to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination.
To file an appeal by mail, you will need to write a letter that includes the following information:
You can check the balance of your EBT card by calling the number on the back of your card or 1 (866) 281-2443. You can also check your balance online here.
Learn more information about EBT cards and how to use your benefits on the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services EBT card page here.
If you have not received your EBT card within 10 days of receiving your approval notice, call 1 (800) 992-0900 Ext. 47200 for assistance.
If you have lost your EBT card and require a replacement, call Nevada’s EBT customer service number at 1 (866) 281-2443.
You cannot obtain a replacement EBT card in person at a Division of Welfare and Supportive Services office in Nevada.
For more answers to common questions related to EBT cards, click here.
For help with obtaining SNAP benefits, or for any further questions about your application, call the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) at 1 (800) 992-0900 Ext. 47200. You can also send your inquiries via email to: welfare@dwss.nv.gov.
To send the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services information physically, you can mail them using the following address:
State of Nevada
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services
P.O. Box 15400
Las Vegas, NV 89114-5400
You can also visit or call a local Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Office for further assistance. Find your nearest location here.
Offices and services may vary by location.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Food Stamps program and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Food Stamps Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, requirements for program eligibility, and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
Last Updated: September 25, 2022