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Programs in New Mexico
New Mexico programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
New Mexico Health Care Authority
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP helps eligible households pay for groceries.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
New Mexico Department of Health
New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children Program
WIC provides eligible families with food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
New Mexico Public Education Department
School Meals
The state administers school meal programs through participating schools and school districts.
Ways to apply:In person
New Mexico Public Education Department
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer
In New Mexico, Summer EBT is called SUN Bucks.
SUN Bucks provides eligible school-age children with summer grocery benefits in New Mexico.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper
Checked on October 8, 2026
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