Community Resources

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Description: Provides emergency housing, permanent supportive housing services and prioritized street outreach to people experiencing homelessness.

Barrett Foundation

Description: Providing shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness and housing programs for individuals and families.

HopeWorks
Description: Provides critical services for people experiencing homelessness and near homelessness. Includes addressing all of the underlying factors that lead to homelessness, such as poverty, unaffordable housing, mental/behavioral health issues, substance abuse, unemployment, and more.
Joy Junction
Description: Faith based nonprofit church organization helping homeless men, women, children, and families in Albuquerque by providing food, clothing, shelter, and safety.
SAFE House
Description: An emergency shelter that empowers survivors of intimate partner domestic violence and helps find additional resources through the many partnerships established throughout the state.
Gateway West
Description: The City’s largest shelter and serves an average of 600 people per night, with cold winter nights bringing in more than 700 people. The shelter offers a safe and welcoming environment to men and women experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. The center is open year-round, offering meals, a warm bed, and secure under-bed storage. Shuttle service is provided daily.
Water Assistance Fund (WAF)

Description: One-time, emergency help for Low-Income homeowners or tenants who pay Water Authority water and sewer bills. Approved applications may receive up to $200 towards their bill.

Contact: (The Water Assistance Fund Grants are administered by only:)

  • Rio Grande Food Project (505) 967-8983 – water@rgfp.org
  • The Storehouse (505) 842-6491 – water@storehousenm.org
PNM Good Neighbor Fund
Description: The PNM Good Neighbor Fund is designed to assist low-income households, including seniors, by helping them manage their PNM electric bills through an annual grant that is applied directly to their PNM account. PNM proudly partners with the Rio Grande Food Project, a local 501(c)3 food pantry and community hub who is the program administrator for the PNM Good Neighbor Fund, and ensures the program is accessible to those most in need.
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Description: The Rental Assistance Program (RAP), offered in Bernalillo counties, provides up to 11 months of rental assistance, case management, and life skills education. To be eligible, applicants must be currently homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless AND have a household income at or below 30% of the median income for their household size and a 3-day Notice or Writ from the Courts.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Description: The program offers New Mexico residents an annual payment to assist with electric and heating bills. The current program is open for applications, and it’s essential to apply to receive financial assistance from PNM.
Cuidando Los Niños- Supportive Housing Assistance

Description:The housing program combines rental assistance and support services to provide a multifaceted approach to stabilizing their families. The city-funded rapid rehousing programs cover:

  • 12 months of paid rent
  • Rental application fees
  • Security deposits
  • Utility assistance and much more

In addition to helping the families who attend the preschool, the department also supports families with older children in the community who come to them through the coordinated entry system and local shelters.

New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC)
Description: The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico. Their mission is to advance justice and equity by empowering low-income immigrant communities through collaborative legal services, advocacy, education and community resources.
El CENTRO de Igualidad y Derechos
Description: El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos is a grassroots, immigrants’ rights and workers’ justice organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, they utilize multiple strategies to impact systemic change and grow the power of immigrant families and low-wage workers: grassroots organizing, information campaigns, leadership development, policy advocacy, voter engagement, and strategic communications to impact the issue environment.
Road Runner Food Bank NM, Albuquerque Warehouse
  • Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm & Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (*For specific food pickup times, it is recommended to call ahead to confirm the schedule, as these times may vary.) 
  • Address: 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

 

The Storehouse New Mexico

Hours: Wednesday, Fridays, & Saturdays from 9 am – 12 noon

Address: 106 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Storehouse West
  • Hours: Monday & Friday from 9:00 am-1:30 pm and Wednesday from 12:00 pm- 4:30 pm
  • Address: 1030-F Veranda Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
East Mountain Food Pantry
  • Hours: Monday from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Tuesday from 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Wednesday from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Thursday from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm & Saturday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm
  • Address: 1342 NM-333 Suite B, Tijeras, NM 87059
Generous Hearts
  • Hours: Text to arrange pick-up
  • Address: Unser & McMahon (exact location provided on pick-up date), Albuquerque, NM 87114
Rio Grande Food Project
  • Hours: Wednesday, Friday (outdoor pick-up only) & Saturday (indoor pick-up only) 12:00 pm-4:30 pm
  • Address: 600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
St. Felix Pantry
  • Hours: Text to arrange pick-up
  • Address: Unser & McMahon (exact location provided on pick-up date), Albuquerque, NM 87114
Emergency Diaper Assistance

Please call for specific program/service eligibility requirements. 

  • John Marshall Health & Social Services Center
    • Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm 
  • Contact: (505) 848-1345 
  • Address: 1500 Walter SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Alamosa Health & Social Service Center
  • Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm
    • Contact: (505) 836-8800
  • Address: 6900 Gonzales SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
  • Los Griegos Health & Social Service Center
  • Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Contact: (505) 761-4050
  • Address: 1231 Candelaria NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
  • East Central Health & Social Service Center
    • Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Contact: (505) 767-5700
  • Address: 7525 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

 

Junior League of Albuquerque Diaper Bank:

Description : The JLA Diaper Bank was founded in 2018 and is the only Diaper Bank serving the Albuquerque Metro area. Run by volunteer members, the Diaper Bank collects, purchases, and packs diapers for community partners across the Albuquerque Metro Area. Partners place monthly orders and receive diapers at no cost, to distribute to their clients. Please visit the website for more information.

Address: 6121 Indian School Rd NE # 120, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Description : SNAP provides financial assistance to eligible low-income families to purchase food. Use this locator to find the field office nearest you.
Hours: Mon & Tues 8:00 am -4:30 pm, Wed 8:00 am-10:30 am, and Thurs & Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Description : The New Mexico WIC Program provides free healthy foods, ideas for healthy eating and maintaining good health habits, support for nursing families, and connects families with other community services. This combination of services is designed to create a support system that encourages families to feel confident in their own ability to maintain happy and healthy futures.

  • Hours: Dependent on Location
  • Contact: 
  • WIC Questions on food or formula availability: (505) 469-0929
  • WIC Operations Manager: (505) 819-7028
  • WIC General Questions: (866) 867-3124
New Mexico Child Safety Seat Distribution Program
Description : The New Mexico Child Safety Seat Distribution Program, funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division, helps qualifying low-income families get car seats at a low cost — and teaches you how to use them safely.
ABQ Ride
Description :  ABQ RIDE is the local transit agency serving Albuquerque, New Mexico. It operates a variety of city bus routes. ABQ RIDE has officially adopted a zero fares program and no longer charges to ride.
Senior Transportation (CABQ)
Description :  Curb-to-curb van transportation within Bernalillo County is provided to individuals ages 60 and older. Priority is given to those who have medical appointments. Reservations are required. ADA-Accessible vehicles are available.
Sun Van Paratransit Service

Description :Sun Van is a share-a-ride, curb-to-curb paratransit service operated by ABQ RIDE. This public transportation conducted in ADA accessible vans provides accessible rides to people residing in or visiting the metro area whose disability prevents them from riding City buses. Learn more on the website or call for eligibility requirements for free services. 

  • Hours: Monday-Saturday from 5:30 am- 10:00 pm, Sundays from 6:00am-7:30pm  

 

The Community Lighthouse

Description :The Community Lighthouse offers a full range of mental health services for children, teens, adults, and families, with a focus on meeting each person’s unique needs.

  • Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-7:00pm, Saturday & Sunday By Appointment
  • Address: 3301 Candelaria Rd. NE, Ste. B, Albuquerque, NM, 87107

 

UNM Children’s Psychiatric Center

Description :

UNM Children’s Psychiatric Center provides intensivebehavioral health care for childrenand adolescents through age 17.

  • Hours: Please call to schedule an appointment
  • Address:1001 Yale Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106