Legislators consider adding funds for food banks, farm program in special session

Legislators consider adding funds for food banks, farm program in special session

Raul Rodriguez from S&J Farms in El Guique, is part of New Mexico Grown and participated in the Regional Farm to Food Bank canceled by the U.S Department of Agricutlure in March. New Mexico hunger advocates said further federal cuts will continue to impact food banks and other charities.(Photo by 4Birds Photography)Recent federal cuts will impact thousands of families relying on food banks, hunger advocates told lawmakers Thursday during the Leg…