The NM Center on Law and Poverty states, “Everyone should have income security and food to feed their families, especially during a crisis. However, systemic inequalities cause many New Mexicans to go without reliable access to cash, food, healthcare, and high quality and affordable child care. Many workers are one missed paycheck away from a financial emergency.  Programs like food, healthcare, cash, and childcare assistance have proven to promote long term family stability and health and have lifelong positive impacts for children. They also strengthen local and national economies.”