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2026LegislativePriorities
TheFoodDepot,NorthernNewMexico’sFoodBank
These priorities reflect the mission of The Food Depot, Northern New Mexico’s food bank, for the 2026 Legislative Session. The Food Depot may choose to defend or oppose legislation throughout the session that is not specifically listed in this document when such actions support our mission to create a food-secure future for all New Mexicans.
CONTINUEINVESTING INTHENEWMEXICO FOOD-SECURITY NETWORK
PRESERVEAND STRENGTHENFOOD ACCESSTHROUGH SNAP
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EXPANDLOCAL FOODPURCHASING STATEWIDE
CONTINUEUNIVERSAL SCHOOLMEALSFOR NEWMEXICO’S SCHOOLCHILDREN
Engage with food bank and food pantry leaders across all 33 counties
Visit your regional food bank Champion food access priorities in committees Connect food banks with state agencies and local governments
Maintain access to SNAP for eligible New Mexicans when federal support fluctuates Fund the staffing and technology needs of NM Health Care Authority to reduce error rates and state cost share Cover the reduced federal administrative cost share Fully staff the Income Support Division (ISD) so people can access SNAP without delays
Include $2 Million in General Appropriations for the NM Regional Farm to Food Bank Program to invest in small and mid-scale agriculture across the state (HB 101 / SB 108)
Continue to support the NM Grown Approved Supplier Program
Continue PED (Public Education Department) funding levels that provide both breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students in New Mexico participating public schools.
Update the Anti-Donation Clause as it is currently written in the New Mexico Constitution
Modernize funding to nonprofits in essential areas such as food security, infrastructure, and disaster assistance.
Prioritize home delivered meals for seniors
Support the DOH funding request for Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition (SFMNP) and the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Maintain funds for senior meal delivery through the Aging and Long Term Services Department (ALTSD)
