More Help

When one is in need of food, other resources are often needed. Please peruse the following resources to access help with: medical, early childhood education and care, where to apply for SNAP (food stamp benefits), WIC, general assistance, and more.

• Dial 211
  Call 211 anywhere in New Mexico to get connected to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential. Learn more here.

• New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department
  Please call 1-800-691-9067 or email resourceandreferral@unm.edu to connect with a Family Specialist, or click here to visit their website. 
• New Mexico Human Services Department (NMHSD)
  The NM Human Services Department is another way you may want to apply for help with state programs. Visit the New Mexico Human Services Department to access their main website to find information.
• Sandoval County Head Start – Call 505-771-0647 to learn more about this accredited early childhood program.
• Family Services of New Mexico – click here
• Income Support Division – for people who may need help with Temporary Cash Assistance (TANF), General Assistance, Low Income Energy Support (LIHEAP), and SNAP (food stamps) benefits. Offices are located throughout the state. Find the office near you by calling 1-888-473-3676 or 505-827-7250. Visit the Income Support Division website to download an application to apply for help.

Medical

• Health Clinics in New Mexico
• Medical Assistance Division – for those in our community who may need to apply for Medicaid. Visit the Medical Assistance Division website or call 1-888-997-2583 or 505-827-3100.
• Another option for health care is First Nations Community Health Source. Dial 505-262-2481. The non-profit clinic is a fully comprehensive community health care clinic/center that provides numerous medical services. Among other programs they offer include preventive, primary, and behavioral health services to low income and the other under-served populations living in Central New Mexico, including Native Americans. Some of the Primary Care Services offered to patients include: well child care, immunizations, family planning, women’s health care, prevention education and WIC services, public health nursing, HIV testing, and counseling.
• UNM Dental Clinic – 1801 Camino de Salud NE, Ste. 1100-1200, Albuquerque, NM 87102, call 505-925-4031 (free/low-cost dental services).
• Other community clinics include the Albuquerque-based First Choice Community Health Care 505-873-7400, or locate even more Bernalillo County clinics and health centers.

Food Programs

• WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for NM Women, Infant & Children) – the program provides supplemental food to participants and education on nutrition, breastfeeding and referrals to health and social programs. WIC helps women with children up to 5 years of age. Visit the WIC website for information.
• The Summer Food Services Program – this is a Federal summer food program run by the NM Children Youth and Families Department. The purpose is to help children who may not have enough food to eat during the summer. In New Mexico, many children rely on the free/reduced breakfast and lunch program during the school year. Once school is out however, children may not have adequate nutrition over the summer months until school is back in session. To find a list of Summer Food Program sites in your community call 1-800-328-2665 or 505-841-4856 or visit www.summerfoodnm.org. In Bernalillo County you can view a list of food sites online.
• SNAP benefits – please visit: https://www.yes.state.nm.us/yesnm/home/index
• Farmer’s Markets – Community members that receive SNAP benefits may use their EBT cards at many Farmer’s Market locations throughout the state.  Produce tends to be an item that many hungry people can’t afford to purchase, but this program allows struggling and needy people the option to use their EBT card to purchase healthy food such as fruits and vegetables.  Visit Farmers Markets  to view a list of participating locations.