Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue Community Food and Back-to-School Drive

Help Local Families and Students This Summer


Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue is partnering with St. Felix Pantry to host a community Food and Back-to-School Supply Drive from July 7 through August 7.

Community members are invited to donate non-perishable food items and new school supplies at any Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue station or the Fire and Rescue Administration Office.

Together, we can help stock the shelves at St. Felix Pantry and make sure local students have the supplies they need to begin the school year prepared for success.

What You Can Donate

Non-Perishable Food Items

  • Canned vegetables and fruits
  • Canned meats and soups
  • Pasta and rice
  • Peanut butter
  • Cereal and oatmeal
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Boxed meals
  • Other shelf-stable food items

New School Supplies

  • Backpacks
  • Notebooks and composition books
  • Pencils and pens
  • Crayons and coloured pencils
  • Markers and highlighters
  • Folders and binders
  • Glue sticks and scissors
  • Loose-leaf paper
  • Calculators
  • Other classroom essentials

Every donation, regardless of size, can make a meaningful difference for a local family or student.

Where to Drop Off Donations

Donations will be accepted from July 7 through August 7 at all Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue stations and the Fire and Rescue Administration Office.

Fire Station Locations

2810 Southern Boulevard
Rio Rancho, NM

1450 Cherry Road
Rio Rancho, NM

1650 Riverside Drive
Rio Rancho, NM

5103 Santa Fe Hills Boulevard
Rio Rancho, NM

3125 Mariposa Parkway
Rio Rancho, NM

641 Rockaway Boulevard
Rio Rancho, NM

Fire and Rescue Administration Office

1526 Stephanie Road
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

“We invite everyone to join us in helping ensure that no family goes hungry and every student has the tools they need for a successful school year.”
— Fire Chief James Wenzel

For more information, please contact the Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue Administration or visit the City of Rio Rancho website.