Nevada National Guard distributing food during government shutdown

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada National Guard has been activated to support food distribution efforts as the government shutdown reaches a historic milestone, tying the record for the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days.

State leaders approved $30 million in contingency funds last week for the Food Insecurity Nevada Plan, which supports the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank during the federal SNAP crisis. An additional $200,000 was approved for National Guard assistance with distribution operations.

Around 35 National Guard personnel have been activated to work with the Nevada Department of Agriculture and local food banks. The guard began supporting operations Monday in Southern Nevada at Three Square and is preparing for activation Wednesday morni