Food assistance for women and families centers on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), the National School Lunch Program, Feeding America food banks, and Meals on Wheels. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children up to age 5, providing food packages, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding peer support — household income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. SNAP eligibility is generally 130% FPL. Food banks operate in every state and typically require no application for an initial visit. This directory includes each state's SNAP office, WIC clinics, and regional food bank networks.
New Mexico district courts handle divorce and custody in each of its 13 judicial districts. The Child Support Enforcement Division operates under HSD. Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe are the largest cities. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) and the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services for women.
Roadrunner Food Bank at 5840 Office Blvd NE in Albuquerque is the largest food bank in New Mexico, distributing through a network of 650+ partner agencies across the state including pantries, soup kitchens, and after-school programs. Call 505-349-5340 to find your nearest pantry rather than visiting Roadrunner directly.
505-349-5340 · 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website
The Food Depot at 1222 A Siler Rd in Santa Fe is the regional food bank for northern New Mexico, serving Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Taos, Los Alamos, San Miguel, Mora, Colfax, and Union counties through 145+ partner programs. Call 505-471-1633 for pantry referrals or to volunteer.
505-471-1633 · 1222 A Siler Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm · Visit Website
WIC is administered by the NM Department of Health and provides nutrition support, vouchers, and breastfeeding counseling to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. Eligibility extends to 185% of federal poverty. Call 866-867-3124 to find your local clinic — there's one in every NM county.
866-867-3124 · Statewide Offices · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Casa de Peregrinos at 999 W Amador in Las Cruces is the largest emergency food program in southern New Mexico, distributing through main pantries and mobile pantries that reach the colonias along the border. Call 575-523-5542 weekdays for pickup hours and pantry locations.
575-523-5542 · 999 W Amador Ave Suite F, Las Cruces, NM 88005 · Mon-Fri 9am-3pm · Visit Website
St. Martin's at 1201 3rd St NW in downtown Albuquerque serves free hot meals daily to anyone who walks in, with separate spaces for women and families. Especially welcoming for women experiencing homelessness who feel unsafe in mixed-gender shelters. Call 505-224-8629 to confirm meal times.
505-224-8629 · 1201 3rd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 · Daily meals served
Feeding America's national network includes Roadrunner Food Bank and The Food Depot. The 800-771-2303 line and the online locator route New Mexicans to their closest member food bank — vital in rural NM where the nearest pantry may be in a neighboring county.
800-771-2303 · Statewide Service · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
Dial 211 to be routed to United Way operators with the live list of NM food pantries, mobile distributions, SNAP outreach offices, and senior meal sites — especially useful when school is out and free-meal access shifts. 24/7, bilingual, free.
211 · Statewide Service · 24/7
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is administered in New Mexico by the Human Services Department under the name SNAP, providing monthly EBT benefits for low-income households. Apply online at yes.state.nm.us or in person at your local HSD office.
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Federal WIC program providing supplemental nutrition, infant formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. The national page links to NM's clinic locator and online application portal.
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Feeding America's locator confirms the food bank serving each NM county — Roadrunner for most of the state, The Food Depot for the eight northern counties — and links to their pantry directories so you can find help within driving distance.
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USDA Summer Food Service Program funds free summer meals for kids and teens at sites across New Mexico — important because so many NM children rely on free school breakfast and lunch during the year. Text FOOD to 304-304 to find the nearest summer site.
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Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and other NM affiliates deliver home-cooked meals to homebound seniors and disabled adults. Use the national locator to find the program covering your zip code — important for older NM women aging at home.
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No Kid Hungry connects New Mexico families to school meals, summer meals, after-school meals, and SNAP, with a special focus on NM tribal communities and the colonias along the border where childhood food insecurity is highest.
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Free locator connecting backyard gardeners with food pantries that accept fresh produce — useful in rural NM where home gardens are common and pantries struggle to source fresh fruits and vegetables. Lists current NM pantries seeking donations.
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1-866-3-HUNGRY (348-6479) connects New Mexicans to food-assistance programs including SNAP, WIC, school meals, and emergency food pantries. Available in English and Spanish, with referrals routed to your specific NM county.
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Christian advocacy organization working to end hunger in the US and globally, with policy work supporting expanded SNAP, child tax credit improvements, and WIC funding that directly affect New Mexico families.
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