Recipients of food stamps in New Mexico through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive their January benefits on a single day.
Benefits for low-income individuals and families in New Mexico are scheduled to be distributed by Saturday.
The distribution process typically commences on the 1st day of the month and concludes on the 20th. The specific day of issuance is determined by the last two digits of the recipient’s Social Security number.
SNAP Benefit Schedule in New Mexico
Recipients whose Social Security numbers conclude with 09, 29, 49, 69, and 89 were scheduled to receive their benefits on Thursday, while those ending in 10, 30, 50, 70, and 90 will collect on Friday.
Households with Social Security numbers ending in 00, 20, 40, 60, and 80 are designated to receive their benefits on Saturday.
The allocated benefits vary based on household size, income thresholds, and additional assets.
The maximum payment for a one-person household stands at $291, while households consisting of five members are eligible for $1,155, and those with eight members can receive a maximum of $1,751.
An additional $219 is allotted for each household member beyond eight.
How to Apply?
Individuals in New Mexico interested in applying for SNAP can initiate the process through the state’s self-service eligibility portal, YesNM.
This application platform serves for various public assistance benefits, including SNAP, Medicaid, and the Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program.
Every month, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are electronically loaded onto a benefits transfer card, which recipients can utilize at grocery stores for the acquisition of eligible food items such as fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, poultry, and beverages. Notably, the use of SNAP benefits for items such as pet food, alcohol, and household products like paper and soap is strictly prohibited.