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Some SNAP recipients eligible for funding to replace food lost to wildfires

Ellen Schmidt
/
AP

If your food went bad due to the Bug or Stallion Fires or related power outages and it was purchased with SNAP, the Nevada Division of Social Services is encouraging residents to apply to replace their benefits.

The state estimates at least 3,700 Washoe County residents and Reno-Sparks Indian Colony members were affected.

“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,” Deputy Administrator Kelly Cantrelle said.

Applications are due by Friday, Aug. 28, either by visiting a Nevada Division of Social Services office or by calling 775-684-7200.

Lucia Starbuck is an award-winning political journalist and the host of KUNR’s monthly show Purple Politics Nevada. She is passionate about reporting during election season, attending community events, and talking to people about the issues that matter most to them.