Protect SNAP Benefits for New Mexico Families

Help us protect vital SNAP benefits for New Mexico families!

Join with communities from across the state to protect SNAP benefits for all New Mexicans.

The Farm Bill currently proposed in Congress would increase work requirements for SNAP participants. Without child care, job training and job readiness support, and almost non-existent public transportation in rural parts of the state, New Mexicans dealing with some of the fewest job prospects and highest food insecurity in the nation are sending a clear message that these changes will only hurt New Mexico families.New Mexicans already rejected two attempts by Governor Martinez to impose costly and similarly ineffective work requirements.

51% of SNAP Participants are working families
The Farm Bill would cut $17 billion from the SNAP program
Harsh new penalties would apply to older workers between 50-59 who would be disproptionately affected through facing age discrimination, health and ability stuggles and challenges finding employment
SNAP benefits are 100% paid for by the federal government
Every $1 of food assistance given through SNAP goes directly into local food and grocery stores, creating $1.70 to $1.80 in economic activity.
New Mexico could lose over $47 million funneled directly into our poorest counties.
New Mexico is one of the most food insecure states in the nation - 1 in 5 New Mexicans and 1 in 3 children struggle to afford a nutritionally adequate diet.
20.8% of New Mexicans live below the poverty line, including 29.2% of children. 86% of this population participates in the SNAP program.

Sign the petition and to send the message that we can't afford to cut SNAP benefits to vulnerable New Mexicans at a time when our economy is one of the worst in the country!

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