Apply for SNAP today

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 .

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.

Applying for SNAP

• Learn more by visiting the State of New Mexico's Health Care Authority.
• You can also apply directly to the State of New Mexico’s online service called YESNM .