Food Distribution Resources
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)
For additional counties and locations, please visit the Roadrunner Food Bank Food Finder Map.
WAYS TO DONATE
Give to the Fund For Taos – Emergency Action Fund for monetary donations to purchase grocery store gift cards to supplement family food needs. Donate Now
Donate Food to the St James Food Pantry, 208 Camino de Santiago, Taos: Canned Meat (tuna, chicken, turkey, spam), canned beans, canned fruits and vegetables, ready to eat soups and stews, with pop-tops, shelf stable milk. You can also make monetary donations by contacting: 575-758-2790, or office@stjamestaos.org.
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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.
To follow announcements on Facebook, please visit: 100% Taos County Food Distribution
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.
