Staff Reports
In three days, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will stop sending out payments for the month of August to eligible Nevada residents, officially ending the food stamps program for the month. To receive SNAP benefits, Nevada residents must provide a valid Social Security card for all members of their household. Payments were sent out on August 1st and will continue until August 10th.
These payments are loaded onto an electronic benefit card (EBT), which functions like a debit card and can be used at participating grocery stores and retailers. The maximum allotment for a household of one in Nevada is $281, while a household of four can receive up to $939. Larger households of eight or more can collect up to $1,691, with an additional $211 added for each extra person.
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) August 7, 2023
It’s worth noting that SNAP households are expected to contribute about 30% of their own resources towards purchasing food. As a result, the payment amount is calculated by multiplying the household’s net income by 0.3 and then subtracting that result from the maximum monthly allotment for their household size. For instance, a four-person household with a net income of $1,093 will receive $611 for the entire month.
Nevada currently has an average payment per household member per month of $178, and approximately 14% of the state’s population, which amounts to 455,200 individuals, receive food stamps. While the SNAP program aims to provide temporary assistance to those in need, it is important to focus on empowering individuals to become self-sufficient and less reliant on government aid. By promoting economic growth, job creation, and reducing regulatory burdens, conservatives believe that people can achieve economic independence and break free from the need for food stamps.
