25,000+ Households in San Juan and Rio Arriba Counties to Receive Food Assistance Amidst Wildfires and Flooding: USDA Expands D-SNAP Program

The Department of Agriculture is expanding D-SNAP to provide food assistance to over 25,000 additional households in San Juan and Rio Arriba counties affected by recent wildfires and flooding.

Additional 25,000 Households in San Juan and Rio Arriba Counties Eligible for Food Assistance

In response to the recent wildfires and flooding in northern New Mexico, the Department of Agriculture is broadening the scope of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to assist low-income residents in San Juan and Rio Arriba counties. This expansion will extend support to more than 25,000 additional households that were not initially eligible for the program. This help aims to address the immediate food needs of those affected by these disasters, according to the report of KRQE.

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Support for Families Impacted by Wildfires and Flooding

To be eligible for D-SNAP, households must either live or work in the disaster-affected areas and prove they have been impacted by the recent wildfires or flooding. They must also meet specific eligibility requirements. Each qualifying household will receive one month’s worth of benefits, matching the maximum SNAP amount for their household size. This support will help families purchase groceries at authorized stores or through approved online retailers.

For more details on eligibility and how to apply for these benefits, residents should visit the USDA website. This expanded assistance is part of ongoing efforts to support communities in recovering and rebuilding after the recent natural disasters.

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