Programs
Nutritious food for all
The Food Depot’s programs and partner organizations provide healthy food in dignified ways to people who are experiencing food insecurity. Food is always provided to clients at no cost.
PARTNER AGENCIES
Partnerships with over ~100 impactful nonprofits in Northern New Mexico help The Food Depot provide nutritious groceries across nine counties. Agencies serve the elderly, mothers, children, those experiencing homelessness, indigenous communities, immigrants, families, college students, and more.
CASITA DE COMIDA
Located in Española, NM, Casita de Comida transforms a food pantry into a no-cost grocery shopping experience. After registering in advance, any shopper can choose from pantry staples like masa, rice, beans, canned meat, and soups, as well as frozen meat, bread, eggs, and fresh produce. Personal care items and diapers are also available.
DIAPER DEPOT
The Diaper Depot Program provides families with a one-week supply of diapers and a bag of wipes once per month. This essential wraparound service keeps babies healthy, supports kinship caregivers, and provides required diapers for daycare. Diapers are distributed at The Food Depot's warehouse and nonprofit partners in each county.
FOOD 4 KIDS SCHOOL-BASED PANTRIES
School-based pantries offer families consistent access to healthy foods in a familiar and convenient environment. The program supports pantries at elementary, middle, and high schools in multiple counties served by The Food Depot. Groceries can include pantry-staples, fresh produce, protein, and dairy items. Site coordinators distribute food according to their community’s needs: some offer choice, while others prepare food boxes for pick-up.
FOOD 4 PETS
Families on a tight budget often end up sharing their limited food supply with their animal companions. To help address this issue, Food 4 Pets provides dog and/or cat food to clients who visit rural food distribution sites each month. Families can pick up pet food along with pantry staples and produce, so everyone in the family has access to appropriate and nutritious foods.
FOOD MOBILE
The Food Mobile program delivers healthy food options directly to communities in need throughout Santa Fe County. When the bus parks at a central location, such as a library, apartment complex, or senior center, clients are able to choose foods suitable to their needs and diets. No-cost food choices include protein, dairy, produce, and pantry items.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES
In more remote, rural communities of Northern New Mexico, nonprofit partners may not available to help distribute food, and the nearest grocery store may be miles away. The Mobile Food Pantry program brings food directly into these “food deserts”. Trucks deliver to a central community location where local volunteers prepare food boxes and distribute the nutritious food to their community members.
RESOURCE NAVIGATION
Resource Navigators help community members find support and services to address deficits affecting social determinants of health. Examples of resource connections include: food resources, SNAP enrollment, rent and utility assistance, education assistance, job search and placement, and counseling for mental health and addictions.
FOOD DEPOT PANTRY
Clients who drive through The Food Depot Pantry can receive up to 60 pounds of fresh produce, bread, canned goods, and protein. Distribution is simple and safe: one team of volunteers will guide cars through the line as others load groceries into trunks for a quick and convenient pantry experience. Pantries welcome clients every two weeks or once a month.
DISASTER RESPONSE
In the event of a disaster such as a forest fire or compromised water system, The Food Depot can support local residents, evacuees, and first responders by providing emergency food assistance, bottled water, and personal care products. In these instances, The Food Depot works with local and state governmental entities, including emergency managers and DSHEM, to coordinate an appropriate and timely response.
PARTNER AGENCIES
Partnerships with over ~100 impactful nonprofits in Northern New Mexico help The Food Depot provide nutritious groceries across nine counties. Agencies serve the elderly, mothers, children, those experiencing homelessness, indigenous communities, immigrants, families, college students, and more.
CASITA DE COMIDA
Located in Española, NM, Casita de Comida transforms a food pantry into a no-cost grocery shopping experience. After registering in advance, any shopper can choose from pantry staples like masa, rice, beans, canned meat, and soups, as well as frozen meat, bread, eggs, and fresh produce. Personal care items and diapers are also available.
DIAPER DEPOT
The Diaper Depot Program provides families with a one-week supply of diapers and a bag of wipes once per month. This essential wraparound service keeps babies healthy, supports kinship caregivers, and provides required diapers for daycare. Diapers are distributed at The Food Depot's warehouse and nonprofit partners in each county.
FOOD 4 KIDS SCHOOL-BASED PANTRIES
School-based pantries offer families consistent access to healthy foods in a familiar and convenient environment. The program supports pantries at elementary, middle, and high schools in multiple counties served by The Food Depot. Groceries can include pantry-staples, fresh produce, protein, and dairy items. Site coordinators distribute food according to their community’s needs: some offer choice, while others prepare food boxes for pick-up.
FOOD 4 PETS
Families on a tight budget often end up sharing their limited food supply with their animal companions. To help address this issue, Food 4 Pets provides dog and/or cat food to clients who visit rural food distribution sites each month. Families can pick up pet food along with pantry staples and produce, so everyone in the family has access to appropriate and nutritious foods.
FOOD MOBILE
The Food Mobile program delivers healthy food options directly to communities in need throughout Santa Fe County. When the bus parks at a central location, such as a library, apartment complex, or senior center, clients are able to choose foods suitable to their needs and diets. No-cost food choices include protein, dairy, produce, and pantry items.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES
The Food Mobile program delivers healthy food options directly to communities in need throughout Santa Fe County. When the bus parks at a central location, such as a library, apartment complex, or senior center, clients are able to choose foods suitable to their needs and diets. No-cost food choices include protein, dairy, produce, and pantry items.
RESOURCE NAVIGATION
Bilingual Resource Navigators help community members find support and services to address deficits affecting social determinants of health. Examples of referrals include food resources, diapers, SNAP enrollment, rent and utility assistance, education assistance, job search and placement, counseling for mental health and addictions, and more.
FOOD DEPOT PANTRY
Any individual who drives through The Food Depot Pantry can receive up to 60 pounds of fresh produce, bread, canned goods, and protein. Distribution is simple and safe: one team of volunteers will guide cars through the line as others load groceries into trunks for a quick and convenient pantry experience. Pantries welcome clients once a month or bimonthly.
Disaster ASSISTANCE
In the event of a disaster such as a forest fire or compromised water system, The Food Depot can support local residents, evacuees, and first responders by providing emergency food assistance, bottled water, and personal care products. In these instances, The Food Depot works with local and state governmental entities, including emergency managers and DSHEM, to coordinate an appropriate and timely response.
