The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides government assistance to bring food and other necessities to low-income households.

On Nov. 1, nearly half a million Nevadans will lose access to SNAP benefits as a result of the government shutdown.

Meanwhile, Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a food emergency and directed $5 million of unused federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, funds for short-term relief.