USDA Expands D-SNAP to Aid Over 25,000 Northern New Mexico Households Affected by Wildfires and Flooding
According to the report of KRQE, the Department of Agriculture is expanding the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to help over 25,000 more households in northern New Mexico. These families were affected by recent wildfires and flooding in San Juan and Rio Arriba counties and were not previously eligible for this help. The goal is to make sure low-income families have enough food during these tough times.
To get D-SNAP benefits, families must live or work in a disaster area and have been hurt by the disaster. If they qualify, they will get one month of benefits equal to the maximum monthly amount for their household size. They can use this money to buy groceries at stores that accept SNAP or from select online retailers.
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25,000+ Households in Northern New Mexico to Receive Food Assistance Through Extended D-SNAP Program – USDA’s Efforts to Support Communities Affected by Wildfires and Flooding (PHOTO: 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News)
Visit the USDA Website for Information on D-SNAP and SNAP Benefits for Disaster-Affected Families
For more information about D-SNAP and other SNAP benefits, people can visit the USDA website. This program helps make sure families affected by natural disasters have the food they need while they recover.
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