SANTA FE — Residents of Grant County, New Mexico, who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), have been given an extension until Monday, July 28, to apply for emergency food benefits. This extension includes the newly added Mimbres postal code (88049).
"We urge SNAP clients in the fire-affected areas of Grant County to apply for emergency food benefit replacement before Monday, July 28," stated Niki Kozlowski, Director of the Income Support Division at the New Mexico Health Care Authority. "If you believe you may be eligible, please call the Health Care Authority or visit our local office in Silver City."
Following an executive order by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declaring a state of emergency in Grant County due to the Trout Fire, SNAP clients residing in certain postal codes may qualify for support. These include 88053, 88061, 88062 and the new federal government-approved postal code 88049. No specific food documentation is required; verbal reports are accepted.
To report food loss:
Option 1: Call
Phone: (800) 283-4465
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Option 2: Visit in person
Location: 3088 32nd Street Bypass, Suite A, Silver City, NM 88061
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from noon to 1:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday
Eligibility criteria require households to be current SNAP beneficiaries residing in affected postal codes and report food loss verbally or in writing before July 28.
Additionally, SNAP beneficiaries statewide can replace lost or damaged EBT cards via:
FIS EBT Edge app (downloadable from app stores).
Website: www.ebtedge.com Phone:1-800-843-8303.
Local HCA office.
The New Mexico Health Care Authority urges eligible households not to delay; replacement benefits can be processed quickly but only if reported before the July deadline.
This emergency support assists approximately 4,975 New Mexico residents and is part of ongoing state efforts to help families recover from fire damage. The HCA remains committed to ensuring that affected individuals have access to available resources during these challenging times.
