Help Taos Families Weather the Federal Shutdown: Donate Grocery Gift Cards
In the wake of the federal government shutdown, many Taos County families may lose access to their SNAP benefits during the month of November. The Nurturing Centers of Taos Behavioral Health are calling on our community to help fill the gap by donating grocery gift cards to Smith’s and Albertsons.
These cards will allow families to purchase fresh essentials like milk, eggs, and produce to supplement what is available through our local food banks. All cards will be distributed directly to local families with children enrolled in Taos County schools.
Gift card drop-off locations:
• Nurturing Center at Enos Garcia Elementary – 305 Don Fernando St., Taos
• Nurturing Center at Ranchos Elementary – 200 Sanders Ln., Ranchos de Taos
• Taos Behavioral Health Office – 105 Bertha St., Taos
Your generosity will directly support Taos families, impacted by the loss of federal assistance, can continue to provide healthy meals for their children.
For those in need of immediate assistance, the following food pantries and food banks are available throughout Taos County:
TAOS
St. James Episcopal Church
208 Camino de Santiago, Taos • (575) 779-6715
Every Thursday, 12:30–4:30 PM
Emergency food boxes available.
Shared Table – Taos
El Pueblito United Methodist Church
1309 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 11:00 AM–Noon
Shared Table – Ranchos
Tampa Community Center
3 Archuleta Road, Ranchos de Taos
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3:00–4:30 PM
PEÑASCO
La Jicarilla Food Pantry
Peñasco Community Center • (505) 480-3856
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 9:30 AM
The SPOT – Food for Kids Program
14156 State Rd., Peñasco • (575) 587-1792
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1:00–3:00 PM (during school year)
Emergency food boxes available.
QUESTA
North Central Food Pantry
150 Embargo Rd., Questa • (575) 779-9194
Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
OJO CALIENTE (Mobile Pantry)
Ojo Caliente Fire Station
21 Los Bandos Drive, Ojo Caliente
Every 3rd Wednesday, 9:30–11:00 AM
LITTLE FREE PANTRIES
Locations
Fred Baca Park (south parking area)
Gusdorf Park (by Little Free Library/Bench)
The Nest (off Gusdorf Rd.)
In front of First Presbyterian Church (next to Kit Carson Park)
Mariposa Road (intersection of Mariposa & Kit Carson)
Straight Arrow Road (by mailboxes)
Arroyo Seco (behind Holy Trinity Church rectory)
Taos Library
Supported by Taos Immigrant Allies and local sponsors.
SCHOOL-BASED PANTRIES
Enos Garcia Elementary
305 Don Fernando St., Taos • (575) 737-6070
Ranchos Elementary School
200 Sanders Ln., Ranchos de Taos • (575) 737-6150
Taos High School
134 Cervantes St., Taos • (575) 751-8000
The SPOT (Peñasco)
14156 State Rd., Peñasco • (575) 587-1792
Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM (during school hours August–May)
Emergency food is also available through the Nurturing Centers.
Together, we can help our Taos community access fresh, healthy food this month in the spirit of Thanksgiving!
For more information, contact Taos Behavioral Health – The Nurturing Center at (575) 758-4297
or visit taosbehavioralhealth.org. |
