Stuck in Vegas? Here's How to Get Help.

I Need Drinking Water

In the desert, water isn't optional — it's survival. Las Vegas heat regularly pushes past 110°F in summer, and dehydration can turn dangerous fast. Here's where to get water right now.

I Need Food

You don't need an ID, an address, or money to eat today. Multiple organizations serve free meals every single day in Las Vegas.

Free Hot Meals — Served Daily

• Las Vegas Rescue Mission — 480 W. Bonanza Rd. — (702) 382-1766
  Free meal served daily at 5:00 PM. Intake for women and families at 3:00 PM; single men at 6:00 PM.
• Catholic Charities — 1501 Las Vegas Blvd North — (702) 387-2282
  Free meals served daily at 10:00 AM. Open to all.
• The Salvation Army — 35 W. Owens Ave. — (702) 701-5369
  Free meal daily from 1:30–2:30 PM. Additional meals available via EBT or cash ($4/meal): breakfast 8:00–9:00 AM, dinner 4:15–5:00 PM.
• Courtyard Homeless Resource Center — 314 Foremaster Lane — (702) 229-6117
  Food service available on-site as part of the 24/7 navigation center.

Food Pantries — Free Groceries

• Catholic Charities Hands of Hope Pantry — 1501 Las Vegas Blvd North
  Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, last Saturday of the month 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Fresh produce, baked goods, pantry staples. Registered clients can shop every 30 days.
• The Salvation Army Food Pantry — 830 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson — (702) 565-9578
  Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00–11:00 AM. Fresh produce and canned goods.
• The Just One Project — Multiple locations across the valley
  By appointment. Call (702) 462-2253. A dignified, client-choice shopping experience with fresh produce and staples. Clients save up to $250 per visit depending on household size.
• Three Square Food Bank — Partners with dozens of distribution sites across Clark County.
  Visit threesquare.org or call 2-1-1 to find the distribution nearest you.
• City Impact Center — 968 E. Sahara Ave.
  Walk-in pantry. Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Thursday 8:00–11:00 AM (specifically for unhoused neighbors).

SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps)

If you're a Nevada resident, you may qualify for SNAP. Apply through Clark County Social Services at one of their offices or online at accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov. This gets you a monthly EBT card to buy groceries at any participating store.

I Need Shelter

If you need a safe place to sleep tonight, start by calling or texting 2-1-1. Availability changes daily, and they can tell you exactly which shelters have space right now and what the intake process looks like.

Emergency Shelters

• Courtyard Homeless Resource Center — 314 Foremaster Lane — (702) 229-6117
  Open 24/7. Low-barrier — meaning you can walk in without a referral. Provides a safe place to sleep plus connection to housing assessments, medical care, and case management.
• Catholic Charities — 1501 Las Vegas Blvd North — (702) 387-2282
  Year-round emergency night shelter for adult men. 400 beds. First-come, first-served. Check-in starts at 6:00 PM; shelter open 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Day shelter 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• The Salvation Army — 35 W. Owens Ave. — (702) 701-5369
  Serves adults. 30-day stay available. Day shelter also open. Night shelter line starts at 5:00 PM, opens at 5:30 PM.
• Las Vegas Rescue Mission — 480 W. Bonanza Rd. — (702) 382-1766
  Serves adults and families with children. 7-night stay. Intake for women and families at 3:00 PM; single men at 6:00 PM.
• The Shade Tree — 1 W. Owens Ave. — (702) 385-0072
  Serves women, children, and their pets. 24/7 crisis line available. If you are escaping abuse, call immediately for intake and safety planning.
• Family Promise — 1410 S. Maryland Pkwy. — (702) 638-8806
  Serves families with children. Call first for intake. Open daily 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• HopeLink — 178 Westminster Way, Henderson — (702) 566-0576
  Serves families, single fathers with female children, transgender individuals, and those who are disabled or infirm.

For Youth

• Shannon West Homeless Youth Center — 1417 N. Las Vegas Blvd. — (702) 385-3776
  Youth ages 16–21. Shelter, housing, and supportive services.
• Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth — 4981 Shirley St. — (702) 383-1332
  Shelter, drop-in center, transitional housing, and support services.
• Safe Place Hotline — 1-866-827-3723
  Youth under 18 can get free transportation to a youth access site by going to any RTC bus, Terrible Herbst, or Las Vegas Fire Department location.

For Veterans

• U.S. VETS — 525 E. Bonanza Rd. — (702) 366-0456
  Housing and supportive services for veterans.
• VA Community Resource and Referral Center — 4461 E. Charleston Blvd. — (702) 791-9077
  Walk-in hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–3:00 PM. Arrive early.
• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans — 1-877-424-3838 (24/7)

Longer-Term Housing Help

Clark County Social Services operates Coordinated Entry, which assesses your situation and connects you to housing that fits your needs. You can walk into any of their offices Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM:

• Pinto Office — 1600 Pinto Lane — (702) 455-4270
• Community Resource Center — 2432 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., #D — (702) 455-4270
• Cambridge Annex — 3885 S. Maryland Pkwy. — (702) 455-4270
• Henderson — 1291 W. Galleria Dr., #170 — (702) 455-4270

I Need a Job or Income

No suit? No car? No resume? That's fine. There are free programs in Las Vegas designed specifically to help people start from zero.

Free Career Coaching and Job Placement

• Goodwill of Southern Nevada Career Centers — Multiple locations
  Email: [email protected]
  Completely free career coaching, job workshops, computer lab access, and job placement through a network of employer partners. They also offer help with transportation, childcare, work cards, and other barriers. Their Train-to-Hire programs can get you employed in a high-demand field in as little as two weeks — including stagehand training and healthcare careers.
• EmployNV Career Hub — Multiple locations including North Las Vegas library branches
  Phone: (702) 822-4200 — Website: nvcareercenter.org
  Free career coaching, job search help, resume building, and training. Available to everyone including veterans, people with disabilities, and those with criminal records.
• HELP of Southern Nevada — Workforce Services — 1640 E. Flamingo
  Free assistance for anyone who has lost their primary source of income. Offers workshops, one-on-one counseling, training, and job referrals.
• The Salvation Army — Lied Vocational Program
  Phone: (702) 701-5347
  Job training programs that include housing during your transition.

State Programs

• Nevada DETR (Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation)
  The Career Enhancement Program (CEP) can pay for certifications, work permits, uniforms, and tools you need to get hired. Visit an EmployNV Career Hub to get started.
• Las Vegas Urban League — 3575 W. Cheyenne Ave., #101
  Job readiness programs, employment support, and workforce development.

If You Need Money Right Now

• Clark County Social Services — (702) 455-4270
  Emergency financial assistance may be available for rent, utilities, or other critical expenses depending on current funding. Walk in or call.
• Apply for Nevada Temporary Assistance (TANF) if you have children — this provides cash assistance while you get on your feet. Apply at accessnevada.dwss.nv.gov.
• Day labor and gig work — Staffing agencies like Labor Finders, PeopleReady, and Labor Max operate in Las Vegas and can place you in same-day or next-day work with daily pay. No experience required for many positions.

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