New Mexico ranks high for access to SNAP benefits

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income families buy food. Due to differences in how states administer the program, not all states are equal when it comes to access.The latest federal data, from 2021, reveals that New Mexico ranks high in terms of accessibility to the program."SNAP serves a vital role in improving the health and well-being of low-income New Mexicans by making adequate, nutritious food more affordable," Marina Pi&n