Free food pantries in San Juan County.
Canned goods, fresh produce, free baby formula, and groceries are just some of what is available at charity run, free emergency food pantries in San Juan County New Mexico. There are several distribution centers that families living in poverty can turn to. There is also free food near you that is provided to those individuals with a short term crisis. Find churches, charities, and government resources that have free food pantries or soup kitchens below, as well as a phone number at the bottom of the page for more information.
Not only can a pantry help meet the immediate need, but case workers are also a source of information on other local non-profits or government programs. Services are also in Spanish and can help immigrants. The San Juan County food pantries can direct clients to disability benefits, help the homebound enroll into Meals on Wheels, and also provide other aid, such as housing, medical equipment, or holiday meals.
The services in the Farmington area are extensive. There are also free Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets. The leading food banks, free soup kitchens and clothing closets are below.
Aztec Boys & Girls Club
Address: 311 S. Ash St.
Aztec, New Mexico 87410
Call 505-334-8861
The non-profit runs the USDA summer food program. Snacks, meals, and food is available during vacations and the summer. Children can also inquire into school supplies, field trips, and other programs.
Aztec Methodist Church
Food bank address: 123 E. Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
505-334-6524
The food pantry is open Monday to Thursday. Canned goods, counseling, fruit, and more is available. Volunteers are kind and all assistance is confidential.
Bible Baptist Shepherd Church
#68 CR 4925
Bloomfield, NM 87413
Dial 505-632-2994
When applying for food, bring proof of income and ID. There may also be hygiene items, Christmas food baskets, toys, and more.
Crossroads Community Church
2600 N. Sullivan
Farmington, NM 87401
505-325-2600
Bloomfield Senior Center
124 W. Ash
Bloomfield, New Mexico 87413
505-632-8351
The programs from this San Juan County center include daily lunches for clients over the age of 60, low cost Meals on Wheels, and more. There are also recreational activities, information on Medicare, and workshops held while meals are served.
Navajo Brethren in Christ Overcomers
Location is 240 NM Hwy 57
Bloomfield, NM 87413
505-960-1212
Boys & Girls Club of Bloomfield
701 S. 2nd St.
Bloomfield, New Mexico 87413
Main phone: 505-632-3264
There are only snacks served to students and young children.
San Juan Center for Independence
3535 E. 30th St
Farmington, NM 87402
505-566-5827
Native Vision in Christ
NM 74 Highway 371
Bisti Farmington, NM 87401
505-320-4532
An emergency pantry is on site. There is food for single mothers, the elderly, and working poor in San Juan.
Bible Baptist Shepherd Bisti
Highway 371
Bisti, New Mexico 87401
Phone: 505-320-4532
Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
109 E. LaPlata
Farmington, New Mexico 87401
505-599-1380
The disabled, homebound, and senior citizens can get food. They also have details on USDS programs.
Catholic Charities
Address: 119 W. Broadway
Farmington, New Mexico 87401
Dial 505-325-3734 for hours.
Food is only offered quarterly. There is also information given in Spanish, meals for immigrants, housing, and other aid.
ECHO Food Bank Emergency Pantry
Location is 401 S. Commercial
Farmington, NM 87401
505-325-8222
A bag of groceries to last a few days may be given out. Pasta, milk, rice, and more may be offered. They also have referrals to food stamps - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Farmington Boys & Girls Club
1825 E. 19th
Farmington, New Mexico 87401
Main phone: 505-327-6396
Afternoon snacks and after school services are for kids.
Frontline Mission
129 N. Behrend
Farmington, New Mexico 87401
505-564-3740
The soup kitchen serves hot weekend meals. Staff also refer clients to shelter, clothing programs, and holiday toys.
Dungarvin
614 DeKalb Rd.
Farmington, NM 87401
505-436-2245
Oasis Ministries
1601 N. Dustin
Farmington, NM 87401
505-325-1757
The charity will not discriminate. Anyone facing hunger can drop in. As resources allow, food is provided to the needy. Or learn about WIC for formula in San Juan County or TEFAP - Emergency Food Assistance.
P.A.T.H. Daily Bread
415 S. Behrend
Farmington, NM 87401
505-327-0956
The soup kitchen serves daily lunches, including to the homeless and migrant farm workers.
Salvation Army
319 W. Broadway
Farmington, New Mexico 87401
505-327-5117
Assistance includes a thrift store, food bank, and one time financial help. There is also the Angel Tree gift program for children, case management, vouchers to pay for Thanksgiving meals, and other resources.
Blanco Senior Center
7372 US Hwy 64
Blanco, New Mexico 87412
505-632-9146
Christmas meals/gifts and Thanksgiving turkeys are for the elderly.
Lower Valley Sr. Center
CR 6668 #17
Fruitland, NM 87416
505-598-0054
Congregate meals, medications, home care for the elderly, and other social services are run.
Many Waters Mission Waterflow
#3 CR 6820
Waterflow, New Mexico 87421
Dial 505-598-5433
St. Mary Mission
1 St. Mary Dr
Tohatchi, NM 87325
505-733-2243
The center helps the vulnerable one time per month. Winter coats, boxes of health food, and case management is provided.
Shiprock Bethel Christian Reform Church
NE corner of Hwy 491 & 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
505-368-4475
Food is provided first come and served. Donations are needed. If the center is bare, then referrals are given to other local charities.
Additional free food pantries, soup kitchens, and resources in San Juan County
Call 505.247.2052 for more resources. Low to moderate income San Juan County families can receive applications to government food programs, free personal hygiene items, learn about pantries near them, and much more.
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