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UNLV Food Pantry
The UNLV Food Pantry is a year-round resource that provides perishable and non-perishable food items to students, staff, and faculty who need additional support.
UNLV Fostering Scholars Program
The UNLV Fostering Scholars Program is a campus-based support network with dedicated programming to support individuals who have experienced foster care.
UNLV Hope Scholars Program
The UNLV HOPE Scholars Program is a partnership between the Clark County School District (CCSD) Title I HOPE Office, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), and UNLV. The program is specifically designed to assist UNLV students experiencing housing insecurity or houselessness secure housing as well as academic and financial support in order to successfully complete their degree.
Basic Needs
The Basic Needs program offers support to students experiencing food, housing, and basic needs insecurity.
Cap and Gown Lending Program
The UNLV Cap & Gown Lending Program is made possible through the Office of Service Learning and Leadership (SLL) Basic Needs Program, the undergraduate student government (CSUN), and the graduate and professional student government (GPSA). The undergraduate program is managed by the Office of Student Support and Advocacy.
SNAP Employment and Training Program
The SNAP Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) is a federal employment assistance program through the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) participants to receive individual targeted supports to gain the skills needed to find employment leading to self-sufficiency.