Many factors are contributing to the spike in food prices. As a result, many households struggle to put food on the table. Momming is challenging enough without the added stress of worrying about providing food for your loved ones. If you or someone you know need food assistance, please reach out for help. Here is a list of some programs and local resources available.
Federally Funded Programs
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides financial assistance to eligible low-income families to purchase food. Use this locator to find the field office nearest you.
800-283-4465
Hours: Mon & Tues 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wed 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., and Thurs & Fri 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Get more information here.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
The WIC program is a supplemental nutrition program for infants, children up to age five, and pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements. There are several WIC offices in the area. Use the interactive map to find the location, hours, and contact information for the office nearest you.
Food Banks
Road Runner Food Bank
5840 Office Blvd NE
Albuquerque NM 87109
505-247-2052
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sat 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Click here to visit their website.
The Storehouse
106 Broadway Blvd SE
Albuquerque NM 87102
505-842-6491
Hours: Wed, Fri & Sat 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Click here to visit their website.
Storehouse West
1030-F Veranda Dr SE
Rio Rancho NM 87124
505-892-2077
Hours: Mon & Fri 9:00-1:30 and Wed 12:00-4:30
Click here to visit their website.
Food Pantries
Health & Services Center
There are four center locations in Albuquerque. Click here to find the one nearest you.
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Tues & Thurs 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Click here to visit their website.
Rio Grande Food Project
600 Coors Blvd NW
Albuquerque NM 87121
505-831-3778
Hours: Wed & Fri (outdoor pick-up only) and Sat (indoor pick-up only) 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Click here to visit their website.
Salvation Army
4301 Bryn Mawr Dr NE
Albuquerque NM 87107
505-872-1171
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Click here to visit their website.
St Felix
4020 Barbara Loop SE
Rio Rancho NM 87124
505-891-8075
Hours: Thurs-Sat 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Click here to visit their website.
Faith-Based and Educational Facility Food Pantries
Several churches and schools, including UNM and CNM, offer food assistance. Use this interactive map to find a church or school near you with a food pantry.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
These community food pantries were started by local residents who desired to help their neighbors.
Generous Hearts
Generous Hearts was started 12 years ago by a local resident. There are no specific requirements necessary to use this food pantry.
Unser & McMahon (exact location provided on pick-up date)
Albuquerque NM 87114
505-980-2502
Hours: text to arrange pick-up
More information here.
People Helping People
People Helping People was founded by Linda Stevenson in 1996. She started providing food assistance from her residence. However, her organization quickly grew too large for her home. The program now operates out of storage facilities. There are no specific requirements necessary to use this food pantry. Emergency assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.
110 Industrial Park Loop NE
Rio Rancho NM 87124
505-615-1951
Hours: Last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., except November and December, which are the Saturdays before the holiday
Click here to visit their website.
No one deserves to go hungry. I urge you to use these resources if you need them. If you don’t and have a little extra to give, I ask you to consider donating to a food bank or pantry.
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