Here’s how to get extra SNAP dollars in New Mexico this year

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in New Mexico can maximize their benefits by supporting local businesses.

The New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association (NMFMA) announced a limited-time expanded incentive program during 2026, meaning that SNAP participants can triple their purchasing power for locally grown fruits and vegetables by utilizing Double Up Food Bucks and Bonus Bucks.

“Programs like Double Up Food Bucks and Bonus Bucks make it easier for New Mexicans to access locally grown food while supporting our state’s farmers,” Denise Miller, executive director of the NMFMA, stated in a news release. “This expansion is about ensuring families can bring more healthy food to the table while also strengthening our local food system.”

Double Up Food Bucks matches SNAP-EBT spending dollar-for-dollar at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands. With the addition of Bonus Bucks, shoppers will receive an extra match for locally grown fruits and vegetables.

For example, a $10 SNAP purchase receives $10 in Double Up Food Bucks plus $10 in Bonus Bucks, providing a total of $20 worth of free locally grown fruits and vegetables and $10 to spend on all SNAP-eligible foods.

Bonus Bucks will roll out this month and must be used by August 31, or while funds last. Double Up Food Bucks do not expire.

Bonus Bucks will be available at 51 outlets across the state. To find farmers’ markets and farm stand locations, opening dates, and hours, click here. More information on how to use SNAP benefits at those locations can be found here.