City of Santa Fe Statement on SNAP and WIC Cuts | City of Santa Fe

City of Santa Fe Statement on SNAP and WIC Cuts

3 Nov, 2025

City of Santa Fe Statement on SNAP and WIC Cuts

The City of Santa Fe is deeply concerned about food insecurity and potential disruptions to SNAP. More than 20,000 Santa Fe County residents rely on SNAP for daily nutrition. We’re grateful the State and the Governor are stepping up at this critical moment to meet an immediate $30 million funding gap.

While cities are not funded or structured to replace federal programs like SNAP, we are actively supporting residents’ health and well-being. We are coordinating with Santa Fe County and community partners on contingency plans, with special attention to our most vulnerable neighbors.

Mayor Alan Webber commented, “The Federal government is literally taking food out of the mouths of our vulnerable residents, and that’s just plain wrong. As we rallied together as a community during COVID, we will again rally together to meet the needs of our fellow Santa Feans to make sure no one goes hungry. We can all make a difference.”

Residents seeking food and nutrition support should call 211 or visit: https://santafenm.gov/community-services/connect

Community members who wish to help can donate to the Connect network, which directs resources to local organizations based on identified need, or donate directly to trusted providers.

Donate to Connect: https://give.uwncnm.org/give/434077/#!/donation/checkout

 

Resources for the community:

The City of Santa Fe Senior Services Division serves dine-in lunch from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday-Friday (Except holidays). Seniors ages 60 and over must register for the program to attend and receive a meal. Hot meals are served at the Mary Esther Gonzales, Luisa and Pasatiempo Senior Centers. Transportation to meal sites is also available. Please visit the Santa  fe Senior Services Division Website:

https://santafenm.gov/community-services/division-of-senior-services

 

Meals for Teens

The City of Santa Fe Teen Center provides meals for teen members attending the Teen Center. Registration to attend the Teen Center is free to any youth age 12-18. Meals are served from 3p-7p daily and 2 meals are available Saturdays between 10a-6p. To register to become a Teen Center member please visit:

https://santafenm.gov/community-services/recreation/teen-center

 

The CONNECT network has a resource directory available in English and Spanish for those needing support services in Santa Fe. Community members can call 211 to be connected to services and speak with a navigator or can submit a referral here.

Residents can explore the following food resources and programs or contact 211 to be connected to services through the CONNECT network.

 

CITY-OPERATED PROGRAMS

Senior Services Division

 

Teen Center Meals

 

FOOD PANTRIES

Bienvenidos Outreach, Inc.*
Food Pantry
(505) 986-0583

Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry
(505) 983-9461

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Food Pantry
(505) 983-5034

St. John’s United Methodist Church
Bag ‘N Hand Food Pantry
(505) 982-5397

The Salvation Army*
Food Pantry & Meal Assistance
(505) 988-8054

The New Mexico Association of Food Banks
List of and contact info for statewide food banks and pantrys.
Find a food bank

 

HOME DELIVERED MEALS FOR SENIORS

Kitchen Angels*
Meal Delivery for Homebound
(505) 471-7780

City of Santa Fe Senior Services*
Home Delivered Meals
(505) 955-4748

Santa Fe County Senior Services*
Home Delivered Meals
(505) 992-3069

 

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Light at Mission Viejo
Provides shelf-stable food
(505) 982-2080

MoGro Mobile Grocery
Local Food Weekly Program
(505) 216-8611

Santa Fe Indigenous Center*
Bi-Weekly Food Distribution
(505) 660-4210

Double Up Food Bucks (NM Farmers Market Association)
Access to Fresh Local Produce
(505) 983-4010

ECHO, Inc.
Commodity Food Surplus for Seniors 60+
(505) 242-6777

 

STUDENTS AND/OR YOUTH

Santa Fe Public Schools Adelante Program*
Aid for Homeless Children, Teens and Families
Access/Referrals for Mental Health, Housing, Medical and Other
Case Management,
Food Pantry, Emergency Funds
(505) 467-2524 (English) (505) 467-2555 (Spanish)

Santa Fe Southside WIC Office
(505) 476-2602

The Food Depot*
Children’s Lunch Box Express Summer Program
Food 4 Kids Elementary School Program
Northern NM Mobile Food Pantry
Food 4 Pets
(505) 531-4949

 

Get Connected

The CONNECT network has a resource directory in English and Spanish for residents needing food, housing, or support services.

  • Call 211 to speak with a navigator
  • Or visit the online referral portal to connect directly to local providers
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