New Mexico’s Food Crisis Deepens | Santa Fe News

New Mexico’s food insecurity crisis is hitting hard—over 382,000 residents struggle to put food on the table, with kids and seniors especially vulnerable. Nearly 70% of residents live at or below SNAP eligibility, and rural counties like Socorro and Luna show higher rates than cities. Meal costs have soared from $3 in 2019 to over $3.40 today, with some remote areas hitting $4.25 per meal. With 18% of the state’s population affected, New Mexico joins Arkansas and Mississippi as a national hotspot for hunger amid rising living expenses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3996203f14b7ef41