For New Mexicans, food is more than a meal, it’s dignity. That’s why when wealthy corporations and billionaires continue to raise grocery prices without raising wages, we show up to provide for each other.
Now, 450,000 people in NM who rely on SNAP food benefits to buy groceries are at risk. Trump and Republicans refuse to compromise on healthcare, pushing instead to double premium costs for millions of Americans. They could end the government shutdown today, yet, instead they are choosing to hold our food and healthcare hostage.
In New Mexico, we take care of our own — and we’re glad to see local businesses and community partners springing into action. Among those showing up to respond to this crisis is the Roadrunner Food Bank They are doing some major heavy lifting and are seeking donations and volunteers. Now is the time for us to work together to make sure that our families, communities and neighbors get fed.
Here is a list of restaurants, food banks, and community resources working to keep our kids and families from going hungry.
Last updated: 10/29/25
Food Banks and Food Pantries
Roadrunner Food Bank (Albuquerque-area and statewide)
- Location: 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Website: https://www.rrfb.org | visit the Food Finder Map
- Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–4pm (call 505.349.5340 for food assistance and support)
- Note: Offers grocery pickup, emergency food boxes, mobile pantries, and SNAP assistance
The Food Depot (covers Northern NM)
- Location: Partners with local providers on locations across 9 counties
- Website: https://www.thefooddepot.org
- Note: Offers emergency food boxes, mobile pantries, and SNAP/WIC assistance
Silver Horizons (Free Grocery Market)
- Location: Varies, takes place at Senior and Community Centers
- Hours: Varies, typically 10-11a and 12:30-1:30p
- Website: https://www.silverhorizons.org/senior-food-markets
- Note: Serves seniors 50+ and veterans of any age
East Mountain Food Pantry (Tijeras)
- Location: 1342 NM-333 Suite B, Tijeras, NM 87059
- Hours: Varies, typically Monday 2-4p, Tuesday, 9-3, Wednesday 1-5p, Thursday 12-4p, Saturday 10a-2p
- Website: https://eastmountainfoodpantry.org/
- Note: Serves families who live in the area that is bounded on the west by Carnuel, and on the east by the Moriarty area, and Golden and Mountainair mark the area boundaries on the north and the south.
University & College Food Pantries
UNM Lobo Food Pantry
- Location: Student Union Building (SUB), Room 1093, UNM Campus
- Hours: Mon–Thur 11am–4pm
- Website: https://loborespect.unm.edu/services/campus-lobo-food-pantry.html
- Eligibility: Open to all UNM students, faculty, and staff.
- Services: Non-perishables, fresh produce, hygiene items, and SNAP enrollment assistance.
CNM Food Pantry (Central New Mexico Community College)
- Location / Hours: Main Campus, SRC Building (Wednesdays 3-6p), Montoya Campus, G Building (Thursdays 12-3p), South Valley Campus SV II Room 198 (Thursdays 12:30-2:30p), Westside Campus, MJG Cafe, 100-A (Thursdays 12-1p)
- Website: https://www.cnm.edu/depts/dean-of-students/wellness-cnm/food-pantry
- Services: Emergency food, personal care items, and connections to community resources.
Local restaurants offering food
- Location(s):
- 10621 Unser Blvd NW Ste I & J, Albuquerque, NM 87114
- 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE suite 220, Albuquerque, NM 87110
- Offering: Any child visiting either or their two locations will receive a free Kid’s Meal until SNAP Benefits are restored
- What to know: 1 Kid’s Meal per child, child must be present for dine-in meals. No purchase necessary. No questions asked.
- Location(s): 1924 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Suite D, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112
- Offering: Free Kid’s meal, ask for the cheesy bread or egg sandwich SNAP offer.
- What to know: No questions asked, good until SNAP benefits are restored.
- Location(s):
- 10250 Cottonwood Park NW Suite 400 H, Albuquerque, NM 87114
- 3507 Central AVE NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
- Offering: One free hot dog per child, starting on November 1st, ask for the “UHDC Kids Special.”
- What to know: No purchase necessary, no questions asked.
- Location(s): 7200 Montgomery Blvd NE STE A2, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
- Offering: Children 12 and under receive a free 1 topping slice of pizza (from an 18” pizza.
- What to know: Good until SNAP benefits are restored, the child must be present.
- Location(s): 7400 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
- Offering: Any small breakfast or lunch burrito, starting November 1.
- What to know: No purchase necessary, no questions asked, one item per child.
- Location(s): 8050 Academy Rd NE # 101, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
- Offering: Free Kid’s Meal (kid’s panda chicken + rice, kid’s popcorn chicken, mozzarella sticks, or fried dumplings), starting November 1, ask for “Tasty Kid’s Special.”
- What to know: Kids must be present for dine-in, limit 1 per child.
- Location(s): 5900 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111 (located inside Mykonos Cafe & Tavern)
- Offering: Free breakfast sandwich, starting November 1 until SNAP benefits are restored.
- What to know: One item per child, no questions asked.
- Location(s): 4500 Arrowhead Ridge Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
- Offering: One free small kids pizza, starting November 1 until SNAP benefits are restored.
- What to know: No questions asked, child must be present.
- Location(s): 12501 Candelaria Rd NE suite F, Albuquerque, NM, 87112
- Offering: Free kids’ menu items (classic oatmeal with brown sugar and maple syrup, two eggs any style with toast or a plain crepe, or kid-sized ham and cheese crepe), starting November 1st.
- What to know: No purchase necessary, one item per child per visit, kid must be present in-store, no questions asked.
- Location(s): 2740 Northern Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124
- Offering: Free sack lunches and snack/pantry items for kids and seniors.
- What to know: Must be present in store, no questions asked.
- Location(s): Delivery/catering, they will arrange for pickup.
- Offering: 20 free lunch boxes per week for kids.
- What to know: Send a text message or DM on instagram to reserve.
- Location(s): 10127 Coors Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM, 87114
- Offering: free breakfast for seniors and disabled individuals on Saturday/Sunday mornings and free cheese pizza for school aged children.
- What to know: Breakfast available Sat/Sun 9:45 to 11a, ask for “Social Platter Special.”
- Location(s):
- 3107 Eubank NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
- 930 Sunset Road SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105
- Offering: 1 free kids’ meal (two tacos, corn dog and fries), starting November 1.
- What to know: No purchase necessary, child must be present, offered until SNAP benefits restored.
Flamez Fusion Restaurant (Cedar Crest)
- Location(s): 12118 NM-14, Cedar Crest, NM, 87008
- Offering: One free meal per child starting November 1.
- What to know: No purchase necessary, 1 meal per child, kid must be present, offered until SNAP benefits restored.
Say Cheese Cheesy Eatery (Bosque Farms)
- Location(s): 1255 Bosque Farms Blvd, Bosque Farms, NM, 87068
- Offering: Free grilled cheese & bag of chips, one per child, starting November 1 until SNAP benefits are restored.
- What to know: No questions asked, no purchase necessary, child must be present.
- Locations: N/A
- Offering: Free kid’s plate.
- What to know: This is a mobile food truck, check Instagram for locations.
- Location(s): 40 Tramway Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122
- Offering: Free kid’s meal (sandwich, drink, snack).
- What to know: 1 per kid, child must be present.
- Location(s): 7200 Montgomery Blvd NE G1, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
- Offering: Free kid’s meal starting on November 1 until SNAP benefits are restored.
- What to know: Mention the “Got Your Back Kid’s Special.” No purchase necessary, no questions asked, 1 meal per kid, child must be present.
- Location(s): 3107 Eubank Blvd NE, Suite 18, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
- Offering: Free mini-scoop of ice cream, one per child, starting November 1st.
- What to know: 1 per kid, child must be present.
Additional resources and restaurants
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