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🚨 Emergency Food Assistance in Elephant Butte, Sierra County, New Mexico — 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for Elephant Butte residents

Free emergency food boxesMax Benefit
211Helpline
NMState
185% FPLFPL Threshold
📊 2026 Income Limits — Elephant Butte, New Mexico
Household SizeMonthly LimitAnnual Limit
1 person$1,632/mo$19,578/yr
2 people$2,215/mo$26,572/yr
3 people$2,798/mo$33,566/yr
4 people ← typical$3,482/mo$41,782/yr
5 people$4,065/mo$48,778/yr
6 people$4,648/mo$55,774/yr
7 people$5,231/mo$62,770/yr
8 people$5,814/mo$69,766/yr

Source: HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines 2026. Effective January 2026.

📝 How to Apply — Elephant Butte, New Mexico
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 185% FPL. Family of 4 in Elephant Butte: $3,482/month in 2026.
2
Apply Online — Fastest
Visit www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program — available 24/7.
3
Apply by Phone — 211
Call Mon–Fri business hours for Elephant Butte residents.
4
Apply In-Person — Sierra County Office
Visit offices near Elephant Butte. Walk-ins accepted.
📋 Documents Required — Elephant Butte
  • Minimal — self-certification at most sites
❓ FAQs — Emergency Food Assistance in Elephant Butte
Who qualifies for Emergency Food Assistance in Elephant Butte, New Mexico?
Residents of Elephant Butte, Sierra County, New Mexico with income at or below 185% FPL. Family of 4: $3,482/month. Call 211.
How to apply for Emergency Food Assistance in Elephant Butte?
Apply online at www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program, call 211, or visit Sierra County office.
Is there a Emergency Food Assistance office in Elephant Butte?
The nearest office is in Sierra County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
🔗 Other Benefits in Elephant Butte, New Mexico
🍎 SNAP Benefits🏥 Medicaid🏠 Section 8 Housing🍼 WIC Program⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help💵 TANF Cash Assistance🧓 SSI Benefits♿ SSDI Benefits
🚀 Apply for Emergency Food Assistance
Apply Online — Official ↗ 📞 Call 211 ← Back to Sierra County
🔔 New Mexico Alerts 2026
Free alerts when Emergency Food Assistance changes in New Mexico.
📌 All Benefits in Elephant Butte
🍎 SNAP Benefits🏥 Medicaid🏠 Section 8 Housing🍼 WIC Program⚡ LIHEAP Energy Help💵 TANF Cash Assistance🧓 SSI Benefits♿ SSDI Benefits👶 CHIP Health Insurance🏦 Local Food Banks