Help Taos Families Weather the Federal Shutdown: Donate to the Fund For Taos
In response to the expiration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Taos Community Foundation is supporting local nonprofits that are helping families and individuals facing increased hardship, including food insecurity and financial strain.
Our community created the Fund for Taos in 2020 to help our neighbors in times of urgent need—originally in response to the Covid-19 pandemic—and has since awarded 144 grants totaling more than $1.6 million through this fund to support local families.
Every dollar contributed to the Fund for Taos supports local nonprofits responding to unmet needs in the community, which could include food, shelter, access to support services, and coordination between community networks. Currently, we are partnering with 100% Taos County Initiative and Taos Behavioral Health to distribute grocery and gas cards to families affected by the loss of SNAP benefits.
If you’d like to contribute to the Fund for Taos to help the nonprofits providing essential support to our community, you can give online here, visit us in person to make life a little easier for Taoseños in need.
Your generosity will directly support Taos families impacted by the loss of federal assistance so that they 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, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Emergency Food Boxes available Monday – Thursday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at El Pueblito Methodist Church.
Shared Table – Ranchos
Talpa Community Center
3 Archuleta Road, Ranchos de Taos
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 2:00–3:00 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
Supported by Taos Immigrant Allies and local sponsors.
Locations:
- Fred Baca Park (south parking area)
- Gusdorf Park (by the Little Free Library/Bench)
- DreamTree Nest (off of Gusdorf Rd.)
- In front of First Presbyterian Church (next to Kit Carson Park)
- Mariposa Road (At the intersection of Mariposa & Kit Carson)
- Straight Arrow Road (by mailboxes)
- Arroyo Seco (behind the Holy Trinity Church rectory)
- Taos Library
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)
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Emergency food is also available through the Nurturing Centers.
For local families seeking assistance with utilities, please visit Kit Carson Electric at 118 Cruz Alta Rd. Taos, NM 87571.
Together, we can help our Taos community access fresh, healthy food this month in the spirit of Thanksgiving!
For more information about available resources, contact Taos Behavioral Health – The Nurturing Center at (575) 758-4297 or visit taosbehavioralhealth.org.