Spoonflower Grocery to Host SNAP Application Help Event in El Paso

One-on-one assistance available for applying for food stamps at local grocery store

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:18pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a grocery store entrance, with soft pools of warm light and color creating a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere that conceptually represents the welcoming and supportive environment of the SNAP application event.The welcoming glow of Spoonflower Grocery's entrance invites the community to access affordable, nutritious food and receive one-on-one assistance with SNAP benefit applications.El Paso Today

Spoonflower Grocery, part of the Desert Spoon Food Hub in El Paso, Texas, is hosting a SNAP (food stamps) application assistance event on Thursday, April 23rd from 10am to 1pm. The event will provide one-on-one help for anyone in the community who needs guidance on the process of applying for SNAP benefits.

Why it matters

Access to affordable, nutritious food is an ongoing challenge for many low-income families in the El Paso area. This event aims to connect residents with SNAP, a vital federal program that provides food assistance, by making the application process more accessible and understandable.

The details

The SNAP application assistance event will take place at the Spoonflower Grocery store location in downtown El Paso. Staff will be on site to explain the SNAP qualification and application process, and provide hands-on help filling out the necessary paperwork. Spoonflower Grocery is part of the Desert Spoon Food Hub, a local organization focused on increasing access to affordable, organic produce from small farms in the region.

  • The SNAP application assistance event will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 10am to 1pm.

The players

Spoonflower Grocery

A grocery store that is part of the Desert Spoon Food Hub, focused on providing affordable access to local, organic produce in El Paso.

Patsy Stallworth

A co-founder of the Desert Spoon Food Hub, which operates Spoonflower Grocery.

Desert Spoon Food Hub

A local organization in El Paso that sources produce from small farms and makes it more accessible to the community at lower prices.

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What they’re saying

“'Have you ever wondered what the process is to apply for food stamps? Well, you don't have to wonder any longer,'”

— Patsy Stallworth, Co-founder, Desert Spoon Food Hub

“'Come by and see us on the 23rd from 10 to one at 1714, East Yandell,'”

— Patsy Stallworth, Co-founder, Desert Spoon Food Hub

What’s next

The event is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. Residents are encouraged to visit Spoonflower Grocery on April 23rd to receive one-on-one assistance with the SNAP application process.

The takeaway

This SNAP application assistance event is an important community service that can help connect low-income families in El Paso with critical food assistance. By making the process more accessible and providing personalized support, Spoonflower Grocery and the Desert Spoon Food Hub are working to address food insecurity and improve nutrition for those in need.