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Federal Food Aid Cuts Hit New Mexico Refugees Hard, Straining Household Budgets

Cuts to federal food assistance are intensifying food insecurity for refugee families in New Mexico, where many residents rely on SNAP benefits to afford groceries. With federal eligibility narrowing and local food banks preparing for higher demand, the loss of aid is reshaping household budgets and community support structures.