People in affected counties may be eligible who do not normally qualify for assistance.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that low-income residents in parts of Rio Arriba and San Juan counties in New Mexico may qualify for assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). These regions are still recovering from recent wildfires and flooding.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated that approximately 25,140 additional households might be eligible for D-SNAP, even if they do not normally qualify for regular SNAP benefits, provided they meet certain disaster-related criteria. The application period runs from August 12 through August 19.
“USDA is committed to ensuring that New Mexico residents affected by recent wildfires and flooding get all the help they need,” Secretary Vilsack said. “The addition of these two counties will bring much needed relief to thousands more New Mexicans.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For New Mexico residents who have been impacted by wildfires and flooding.
- For USDA officials as they seek to provide disaster nutrition assistance.
- For wisdom for Secretary Vilsack as he heads his department and oversees federal programs.
Sources: Department of Agriculture
