NEW MEXICO — Residents of Lincoln County impacted by the June 23 storm and flooding may qualify for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits. Applications will be accepted from August 18 through August 24.
The federal government approved New Mexico’s request to provide D-SNAP benefits to Lincoln County following a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Approximately 7,297 households may be eligible.
Residents who experienced damage to their homes or belongings, a loss or reduction in income, or disaster-related expenses may qualify for one month of food assistance. Benefits will be issued via Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used at authorized retailers.
Households already receiving SNAP benefits may be eligible for supplemental aid if they do not currently receive the maximum benefit for their household size. These households can apply by calling (800) 283-4465 or visiting a local office.
The deadline to report food loss has also been extended to August 24. Reports can be made in person at the Health Care Authority (HCA) field office at 26387 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM, or by calling (800) 283-4465.
Application Schedule (by last name):
- Aug. 18: A–J
- Aug. 19: K–S
- Aug. 20: T–Z
- Aug. 21–24: Open to all
In-Person Applications:
- Location: Disaster Resource Center, Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Branch, 709 Mecham Dr., Ruidoso, NM
- Aug. 18–22: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Aug. 23–24: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Phone Applications:
- Call (800) 283-4465
- Aug. 18–22: 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- No phone applications accepted Aug. 23–24
Applicants must verify their identity and provide information about household income and disaster-related expenses. Benefit amounts vary by household size, with a maximum allotment of $1,756 for a household of eight.
For more information, visit the New Mexico Health Care Authority website or call (800) 283-4465.
