Food & basic needs
Campus food pantries, meal support, hygiene supplies, and other basic-needs programs.
School details coming soon
HENDERSON, NV · WITHIN ABOUT 25 MILESHelp close to
Help close to
Touro University Nevada–Henderson (TUNCOM).
Campus support, local essentials, public benefits, and student-focused health-insurance guidance in one place.
SUPPORT ON CAMPUS
Campus resources.
This area is reserved for verified programs available directly through Touro University Nevada–Henderson (TUNCOM). School-specific contacts and eligibility details can be added as they are confirmed.
Emergency assistance
Emergency grants, short-term financial help, hardship funds, and confidential support.
School details coming soonStudent support services
Student affairs, counseling, wellness, academic support, and referrals to additional help.
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Explore moderated tips about school life, career and research opportunities, things to do nearby, and navigating local aid around Touro University Nevada–Henderson (TUNCOM).
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Local help, without the hunt.
Distances are approximate from campus. Hours, eligibility, and capacity can change—call or check the provider’s site before traveling.
02Food & meals
Food & meals
Foodabout 2–12 mi from campus
Three Square Food Bank Network
Live finder for free groceries and pop-up food distributions across Henderson and Las Vegas.
⌖Multiple Henderson locations
Good to know: Distribution schedules change; check the live locator first.
Foodabout 7 mi from campus
Hope for the City at Central Church
Walk-up and drive-through food pantry distributing groceries while supplies last.
⌖1001 New Beginnings Dr., Henderson, NV 89011
Good to know: Bring identification and arrive early on a posted distribution day.
03Housing & safety
Housing & safety
Housingabout 1 mi from campus
S.A.F.E. House
Confidential emergency shelter and advocacy for people and families experiencing domestic violence.
⌖921 American Pacific Dr., Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89014
Good to know: Call the 24-hour hotline from a safe location; email may not be safe in an abusive situation.
Housingabout 7 mi from campus
HopeLink of Southern Nevada
Food, emergency shelter, housing, rent and utility assistance, clothing, and transportation support.
⌖178 Westminster Way, Henderson, NV 89015
Good to know: Start with an intake call; assistance depends on eligibility and funding.
04Clothing & essentials
Clothing & essentials
Essentialsabout 7 mi from campus
Salvation Army Henderson
Food pantry plus clothing and basic-needs referrals when available.
⌖830 E. Lake Mead Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89015
Good to know: Call to confirm pantry days and documentation.
Essentialslocal Henderson service
Henderson Homeless Response Team
City outreach connecting unsheltered residents with social services, meals, respite, weather stations, and housing resources.
⌖Citywide Henderson outreach
Good to know: Call the response team for outreach; use 211 for urgent 24-hour referrals.
NEVADA BENEFITS GUIDEHow to apply for
How to apply for
Nevada SNAP.
This is a practical overview, not an eligibility decision. Apply in the state where you currently live and let the agency review your full circumstances.
Apply through Access Nevada ↗Or call 800-992-090001
Start a SNAP application in Access Nevada, or file a paper application with a local welfare office.
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Complete household, income, housing, utility, resource, and student-status questions. Review the portal’s information-needed checklist and submit requested proof.
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Attend the scheduled interview. The worker will review program rules, finish any missing items, and tell you what verification is still needed.
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DWSS generally sends a decision within 30 days. Tell the office if you have little or no money; eligible households may receive SNAP within 7 business days.
If approved
Your benefits are delivered on a Nevada EBT card. Save notices and note your review or recertification date.
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IMPORTANT FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Being low-income alone may not satisfy the SNAP student rule.
Students enrolled at least half-time generally need a student exemption in addition to meeting the usual income and household rules. Common exemptions include working at least 20 hours a week, participating in federal or state work-study, having a qualifying disability, caring for a young child, or being under 18 or age 50 or older. The state agency—not this site—makes the decision.
NEVADA HEALTH COVERAGE GUIDEA student path to
A student path to
Nevada Medicaid.
Medicaid applications are open year-round. A quick screening can help you start, but only the state can make a final eligibility decision.
Compare Nevada Medicaid with your school plan and coverage available through a parent or spouse. Confirm local network access before depending on coverage based outside Nevada.
Use Access Nevada’s Do I Qualify pathway for a preliminary medical-assistance screen. The state considers Nevada residency, household, income, tax relationships, and other program rules.
Create an Access Nevada account and submit a health-coverage application. Upload requested documents and monitor the portal and your contact information for notices.
If Medicaid is not available, use Nevada Health Link to compare private plans, possible savings, and enrollment after a qualifying life event.
THE STUDENT-SPECIFIC PART
Enrollment is not the eligibility test.
Student status alone does not decide Nevada Medicaid eligibility. Tax dependency and projected household income can affect the result, so use the arrangement expected for the coverage year.
Before choosing coverage
Compare premiums, deductibles, prescriptions, mental-health coverage, and the provider network near campus. Students under 26 may be able to stay on a parent’s plan, but an out-of-state network may offer limited routine care. Moving for school, losing coverage, or turning 26 may create a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period.
Official coverage guidance for students ↗PHONE & INTERNET
Stay connected for less.
Federal Lifeline benefit
Check eligibility ↗Qualifying households can receive a monthly discount on phone or internet service. SNAP or Medicaid participation may help establish eligibility.
One call for current local help
Find local 211 ↗Dial 211 for confidential, updated referrals for food, rent, utilities, clothing, health care, transportation, and shelter.
Listings and benefit pathways were assembled from provider, city, county, state, and federal sources and reviewed in September 2026. Resources are ordered by approximate distance from campus, nearest first. Eligibility tools provide estimates only; the responsible agency makes the final decision. If a listing has changed, use 211 for a current referral.