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🚨 Emergency Food Assistance in El Cerro, Valencia County, New Mexico β€” 2026

Eligibility, income limits, local offices and how to apply for El Cerro residents

Free emergency food boxesMax Benefit
211Helpline
NMState
185% FPLFPL Threshold
πŸ“Š 2026 Income Limits β€” El Cerro, 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.

πŸ“ How to Apply β€” El Cerro, New Mexico
1
Check Eligibility
Income at or below 185% FPL. Family of 4 in El Cerro: $3,482/month in 2026.
2
Apply Online β€” Fastest
3
Apply by Phone β€” 211
Call Mon–Fri business hours for El Cerro residents.
4
Apply In-Person β€” Valencia County Office
Visit offices near El Cerro. Walk-ins accepted.
πŸ“‹ Documents Required β€” El Cerro
  • Minimal β€” self-certification at most sites
❓ FAQs β€” Emergency Food Assistance in El Cerro
Who qualifies for Emergency Food Assistance in El Cerro, New Mexico?
Residents of El Cerro, Valencia 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 El Cerro?
Apply online at www.fns.usda.gov/tefap/emergency-food-assistance-program, call 211, or visit Valencia County office.
Is there a Emergency Food Assistance office in El Cerro?
The nearest office is in Valencia County. Visit office locator for exact address and hours.
πŸ”” New Mexico Alerts 2026
Free alerts when Emergency Food Assistance changes in New Mexico.