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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?
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SNAP is for anyone who meets the eligibility requirements including single individuals, families, seniors, the disabled, and people experiencing homelessness.
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A SNAP household includes people who buy and prepare meals together. There can be more than one “household” under one roof.
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Owning a home or a car or having savings in the bank does not necessarily disqualify you from eligibility.
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Immigrants of qualified status (legal permanent residents for 5 years) and children of undocumented immigrants can still apply.
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Many working households need help with food. You can be employed, unemployed, or receiving unemployment benefits and you may still qualify.
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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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Applying for SNAP
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Learn more by visiting the State of New Mexico's Health Care Authority.
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You can also apply directly to the State of New Mexico’s online service called YESNM.