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Food pantry demand rises as federal food aid shrinks in southern New Mexico

Food pantries in southern New Mexico are seeing increased demand while federal food assistance declines.

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Reduced food access could increase hardship for vulnerable households.

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  1. Demand climbs at southern New Mexico food pantries as federal food aid shrinks ↗krwg.org · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC

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