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11,834 New Mexicans to Receive $1,535 in Extra SNAP Benefits: State Efforts Combat Food Insecurity!

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New Mexico is providing 11,834 residents with an additional $135 in SNAP benefits through a state-funded initiative aimed at assisting older adults and individuals with disabilities enrolled in the program to combat food insecurity.

New Mexico Human Services Department and ALTSD Collaboration Provides Additional SNAP Benefits to 11,834 Residents – Alleviating Hunger and Food Insecurity Statewide

According to the article of KRQE News, in a recent joint effort by the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) and the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), 11,834 New Mexicans will get an extra $135 in SNAP benefits. This boost is for older adults and those with disabilities in SNAP, offering more food help in June to fight hunger in the state.

Funded by the state general fund, this one-time benefit will automatically go to those who got the SNAP State Supplement in February. It shows the government’s dedication to tackling hunger, especially among vulnerable groups. Recipients don’t need to do anything to get the extra help, making it easy for those in need.

READ ALSO: $11,834 New Mexicans To Receive Extra $135 SNAP Benefits In June: Food Insecurity Initiative!

11,834 New Mexicans to Receive $1,535 in Extra SNAP Benefits: State Efforts Combat Food Insecurity! (PHOTO: MyHighPlains.com)

New Mexico’s EBT Program – Ensuring Student Nutrition in Summer and Addressing Food Insecurity with Expanded SNAP Benefits

New Mexico’s EBT program is vital for ensuring students have enough to eat in the summer. By expanding this aid to eligible SNAP recipients, the state shows its commitment to reducing food insecurity and aiding those dealing with financial difficulties. If you have questions about these extra SNAP benefits, reach out to the Human Services Department at 1-800-283-4465 for support and more details.

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