The Food Stamp Welfare Office in Farmington, NM, provides assistance to low-income individuals and families to help them purchase groceries. The office is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federally-funded program that provides food assistance to eligible households.
SNAP benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. The program provides a monthly benefit amount that is based on household size and income. SNAP benefits are distributed electronically through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which can be used like a debit card to purchase food.
