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Apply for SNAP today

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What is SNAP?

SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as “food stamps.”

The monthly benefit is application-based and helps anyone who is income eligible including working families, single individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, and people who are unemployed. SNAP benefits are typically issued once a monthly through a debit/EBT card that can be used at participating authorized retailers and farmers’ markets.

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Am I Eligible for SNAP Benefits?

  • SNAP is for anyone who meets the eligibility requirements including single individuals, families, seniors, the disabled, and people experiencing homelessness.

  • A SNAP household includes people who buy and prepare meals together. There can be more than one “household” under one roof.

  • Owning a home or a car or having savings in the bank does not necessarily disqualify you from eligibility.

  • Immigrants of qualified status (legal permanent residents for 5 years) and children of undocumented immigrants can still apply.

  • Many working households need help with food. You can be employed, unemployed, or receiving unemployment benefits and you may still qualify.

  • SNAP is designed to provide benefits for everyone who qualifies. Often eligible SNAP households are not informed about the program and have not yet applied to receive the benefits.

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Get Help Applying for SNAP

Our SNAP Outreach Coordinator can help you apply for benefits provided by the State of New Mexico’s Health and Human Services Department. We are qualified to answer questions about SNAP, can help you with information about how the process works, assist you in successfully completing an application, and connect you with other valuable resources.

  • Start by completing the form at the bottom of this page and we’ll contact you to begin your SNAP application. We will do our best to connect with you as soon as possible, but please know it may take up to 2 business days to contact you. Thank you!

  • You can also apply directly to the State of New Mexico’s online service called YESNM.

Make an appointment for SNAP application assistance

Fill out the form below to make an appointment for our SNAP Outreach Coordinator to contact you. 

Please note that it may take up to two business days to respond to your request. 

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