Despite New Mexico's increasing unemployment rate, Governor Martinez plans to cut SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits to adults who cannot comply with mandatory job search and work requirements:

• Participants who fail to complete job search requirements, including parents of children over six years old, could lose SNAP for up to a year.

•  Childless adults who fail to complete 20 hours of work a week could lose SNAP for up to 3 years.

What Does SNAP Do for Families?

• Supports Local Business * Every $1 of SNAP benefits is 100% paid for by the federal government and goes directly into local food and grocery stores, creating $1.70 to $1.80 in economic activity.

• Prevents Hunger * 1 in 5 New Mexicans and 1 in 3 children are food insecure.

• Supplements Low Wages * 47% of SNAP Participants are in working families.

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Leaves:7:30 am from Park Ave @10thSt Downtown

 

Return: 12:30 PM to Park Ave @10thSt - LUNCH PROVIDED!

 

Call 505-827-7250 if you want to testify

 

CALL THE GOVERNOR TO OPPOSE THESE CHANGES! 505-476-2200

 

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