Food pantries, free groceries and meals in Sandoval County.
There are several food pantries and soup kitchens in the greater Sandoval County area. Many of them are run by non-profits or charities. Struggling families or people with little or no money will get free groceries, produce, baby formula and other nutritional support. Find a food bank near you in Sandoval County.
They will also have very limited hours and resources available, but anyone that meets income requirements can turn to them. Many of the free food distribution sites also have a drive thru pantry for easier access or they give out free pet food, including for cats or dogs. The food assistance is also offered for immigrants and non-English speakers in the Bernalillo as well as Rio Rancho area.
Some food bank locations, such as Storehouse West, offer other support as well. Depending on the applicant's circumstances, this may range from holiday baskets for children to vouchers to use at a grocery store. While more limited, there can also be referrals to SNAP or EBT cards. However that type of support is even more limited, and the focus will also be on providing food or a hot meal.
Free food distribution centers in Rio Rancho area
Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos
Address is 4321 Fulcrum Way NE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87144. Native Americans can dial (505) 867-3351
They only support Native Americans and member tribes. Applications to WIC vouchers for baby food, Head Start, and an emergency pantry are all offered.
Storehouse West
1030 F. Veranda Drive, Rio Rancho NM 87124. Telephone - (505) 892-2077
They may operate the largest food bank in Sandoval County. Hot meals, boxes of food, and a clothing closet for children are offered. There may be Christmas meals as well as referrals to SNAP food stamps and other support programs. More on Storehouse West assistance programs.
St. Felix Pantry, Inc.
4020 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-1021. For intake, dial (505) 891-8075
Boxes of groceries, canned goods, and produce are some examples of what the pantry may offered. Any assistance depends on donation levels.
First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho
3906 19th Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Main phone: (505) 892-1323
Corrales Seventh-day Adventist Church
20 Academy Dr, Corrales, NM 87048. Phone: (505) 465-9361
A food pantry gives out free stuff, including groceries, fresh fruit, meat and more. The hours of the food bank are limited, but is is part of the Sandoval County network of free pantries.
First Baptist Church
Address: 800 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004. Phone - (505) 867-8807
An emergency pantry is on site.
High Desert UMC
1201 Golf Course Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Call (505) 891-4206
People of all faiths will get help. Canned or fresh food is given out, including to migrants, single moms and the homeless.
Additional places for free food in Sandoval County are available too. For additional information on food banks or government hunger prevention programs in Sandoval, call 505-349-5340. Organizations such as Feeding America can provide information on everything from USDA commodities to The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or free school lunches. Find more details here. https://www.rrfb.org/.
HELP of New Mexico
857 Calle Los Mayores, Bernalillo, NM. Call 505-265-3717
Referrals may be given. Qualified families, including seniors or the unemployed, can learn about food stamp intake sites, surplus USDA commodities, and more.
First Assembly of God
Main address - 274 Camino Don Tomas, Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004. Telephone - (505) 867-7226
The church has a small, emergency food pantry on site.
People Helping People
5116 Industrial Park Loop NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124. Call 505-615-1951
The non-profit relies on donations and volunteers. Food is passed out a couple times per month to hundreds of struggling families. Other programs include furniture, free clothing, and a Christmas adopt a family program that has toys and gifts.
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