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Choose a kind of help… Emergency shelter (117) Housing and rent help (165) Food (189) Clothing, showers and laundry (50) Medical care (192) Dental and vision (29) Mental health and crisis (173) Detox (65) Alcohol and drug recovery (193) Domestic and sexual violence (77) Benefits (116) ID and documents (52) Jobs and training (122) School, GED and reading (84) Legal help, courts and re-entry (188) Veterans (81) Seniors and disability (139) Children, youth and families (219) Transportation (64) Phone, mail and internet (57) Utilities and bills (72) Faith and community (117) Pets (45) Money and banking (69) Hygiene and personal care (31) Weather and disaster (38) Native American services (17) Death and burial (31) Volunteering (44)
Step-by-step help for a situation
Choose your situation… A woman (maybe with children) has no safe place or is leaving an abuser Someone is in crisis or talking about suicide A child is being hurt, abused or neglected A senior or disabled adult is being neglected, abused or taken advantage of Was sexually assaulted or raped Lost their home or belongings in a fire, flood or disaster Being stalked, harassed or threatened Being forced to work or trade sex, or someone controls their papers or money A loved one is missing Was robbed, beaten or hurt by a crime Someone is threatening to hurt someone else A child or adult is left alone in a hot car Afraid to go home because of a roommate or landlord Someone took their car, ID or phone and won't give it back Worried about a dangerous person living nearby A man alone has nowhere to sleep tonight A family with children has nowhere to sleep tonight Living in a car or vehicle Leaving the hospital with nowhere to go Coming to the Mission at night or on a weekend when we're closed Has a pet and no shelter will take them Just arrived in Silver City with nothing Kicked out by family or a partner tonight Sleeping outside and needs gear (tent, sleeping bag, blankets) Hungry today and needs food for the month Needs a phone or a mailing address Needs a ride, a bus ticket, or to get to another town Has a pet and can't feed it or needs vet care Needs a shower, clean clothes or laundry Needs copies, a fax, a notary, printing or a computer Car broke down, or can't pay for gas Needs hygiene items: soap, razors, pads or tampons, diapers Needs to charge a phone or find a place to plug in Needs a safe place to store belongings Has special diet needs (diabetes, allergies, no teeth) Needs a haircut Has no ID at all Needs a birth certificate Lost their Social Security card Lost their driver's license, has a DWI, or needs it reinstated Needs immigration help or speaks little English Can't read or understand a letter or form Needs a passport Needs military discharge papers (DD-214) Needs school records or a copy of a diploma Needs a marriage, divorce or death certificate Name doesn't match on their papers, or wants a name change Someone is overdosing, or wants to stop using drugs today Wants to stop drinking Sick, out of medicine, or has no doctor or insurance Needs someone to talk to or mental health counseling Has tooth pain or needs a dentist Needs eyeglasses or an eye exam A family member is drinking or using drugs Has lice, bed bugs or scabies Has a sore, wound or foot problem that won't heal Needs a wheelchair, walker or other medical equipment Wants to quit smoking, chewing or vaping Gambling is causing problems Needs STD or HIV testing, birth control, or sexual health care Can't hear well, needs hearing aids, or is deaf Has a prescription but can't afford the medicine Has diabetes, high blood pressure or another long-term illness Has hepatitis C or wants to be tested Wants to stop using meth Needs a flu, COVID or other vaccine Pregnant and using drugs or alcohol Feels depressed or hopeless, but isn't in danger right now Ran out of or stopped their mental health medicine Hears voices or feels watched or followed, but is calm Living with trauma or PTSD (nightmares, flashbacks, always on edge) An adult is cutting or hurting themselves Anxiety or stress keeps them from working or going out Just left a psychiatric hospital or crisis unit Wants to apply for SNAP, Medicaid or cash help Has a disability and can't work (SSI or SSDI) Was scammed or had their identity stolen Needs help filing taxes or getting a tax refund Behind on debts, payday loans, or getting calls from debt collectors Needs a bank account or a safe way to cash checks Has medical bills they can't pay, or lost their Medicaid Lost their EBT card, or SNAP benefits stopped Wants help making a budget Gets Social Security and needs a payee or representative Needs help with a utility deposit or bad credit Owes child support and can't pay Got an eviction notice, is behind on rent, or is looking for housing Got a utility shut-off notice No heat, or it's dangerously cold or hot Just got housing and needs furniture and household items Needs home repairs, a ramp, or a safer home Landlord won't fix things, or locked them out Found a place but can't pay the deposit or first month's rent Wants to get on a housing waitlist (Section 8 or public housing) Looking for a roommate or shared housing Living in an RV or camper and needs a legal place to park Can't pay the water or propane bill Got a notice to fix up their home or leave (code enforcement) A child needs school meals, supplies, or help staying in school Wants a GED or to learn to read, write or speak English A child has a disability and needs help at school A parent wants to talk with the school but doesn't know how Wants to learn to use a computer or smartphone Wants to read better or get help with math A student was suspended or expelled Just got out of jail or prison Has a court date, a warrant, or needs legal help A loved one is in jail or prison Needs a lawyer for divorce, custody, child support or a protection order Wants to clear (expunge) a criminal record Has court fines or fees they can't pay On probation or parole and needs help meeting the rules Has to take court-ordered classes (DWI, anger, parenting) Got a ticket or a summons and doesn't know what to do Needs a character letter for court A senior (55+ or 60+) needs help A veteran needs help A young person under 18 is on their own Pregnant or has a new baby and needs help Needs child care or preschool Caring for an aging parent, or a senior who can't get out Someone died and the family can't pay for a funeral A teenager is struggling: sad, bullied, hurting themselves, or in trouble A grandparent or relative is raising someone else's children Aging out of foster care (ages 18 to 26) Native American: tribal, health and legal help CYFD (child protective services) is involved with the family A parent wants help with parenting or a child's behavior A senior needs meals at home or a home helper A veteran's family member needs help A couple is fighting and wants help (no violence) A senior is being pushed out of their home A new mom feels sad, anxious or not herself after having a baby Caring for someone with dementia or memory loss A family member has a mental illness and they want to help You see someone on a street corner with a sign Someone is loitering or causing trouble Someone is sleeping in your doorway or behind your business An older person seems confused, lost or wandering Found a used needle or syringe Someone is very confused, seeing things, or out of control in public Someone is sleeping outside in dangerous cold or heat A neighbor is hoarding or living in unsafe conditions A neighbor might be a victim of abuse Someone is asking for money at your door Want to help someone on the street: how to give well Wants prayer, a church, or spiritual support Needs help with Christmas gifts or a holiday meal Lonely and wants people to be with Grieving a death and needs support Wants to volunteer, or needs community service hours Wants to be baptized or join a church Feels far from God or is angry at God Wants a Bible or devotional in their language Wants to forgive someone or ask for forgiveness Looking for meaning or a reason to keep going Needs a job Wants to know who is hiring in Grant County Needs help with a resume or job applications Has a job interview coming up Wants to learn a skill or get a certificate to get hired Wants to go to college or trade school Has a criminal record and wants a job A young person (14 to 24) wants a first job or job training Has a disability and wants to work Needs work clothes, boots or tools for a job Just got hired and needs help getting started Wants help keeping a job Not paid right, treated unfairly, or hurt at work Just lost their job Wants to start a small business or work for themselves Needs a food handler card to work in a restaurant Wants seasonal or day labor work Needs a driver's license to get a job Wants to work at the mine, hospital or another big local employer Out of work for years and starting over Someone collapsed, isn't breathing, or won't wake up Someone is bleeding badly Someone is choking Someone may be having a stroke or heart attack Someone is having a seizure Someone is having a bad allergic reaction (bee sting, food, medicine) Someone is having an asthma attack or can't catch their breath Someone with diabetes is shaky, confused or passing out Someone drank too much and can't stay awake (alcohol poisoning) Someone is burned Someone fell, hit their head, or may have a broken bone Bitten by a snake, dog or other animal, or stung by a scorpion or spider Someone swallowed or breathed in something harmful (poison) Someone is overheating: heat exhaustion or heat stroke Stuck outside in freezing cold or snow (hypothermia or frostbite) Someone is drowning or was pulled from the water A baby is coming and there's no time to get to the hospital Someone is having a panic attack You saw a car crash, or someone was hit by a car Someone is being attacked, or a fight breaks out Someone is shooting, or has a gun or weapon in a public place Found someone who may have died A child is lost, or you found a child alone A fire is burning in a home, building or camp right now
53 organizations, 61 services for Faith and community Step-by-step help for your situation
Wants prayer, a church, or spiritual support Use when someone asks for prayer, a Bible study, a church, or spiritual support. Always their choice, never a condition for help. Needs help with Christmas gifts or a holiday meal Use when a family needs help with holiday meals, Christmas gifts for children, or company during the holidays. Lonely and wants people to be with Use when someone feels alone, has no one to talk to, or wants friends, a group, or a place to belong, and it is not an emergency. Wants to be baptized or join a church Use when someone says they want to be baptized, join a church, or become a member of a faith community. Always their choice, never a condition for help. Feels far from God or is angry at God Use when someone says they feel far from God, abandoned, or angry at God because of loss, hard times or something that happened to them. Wants a Bible or devotional in their language Use when someone asks for a Bible or a daily devotional, in English, Spanish or another language, in print, large print, or audio. All situations →
★ Our services Silver City Gospel Mission4 services
Bible study (voluntary)confirmed October 2026
Faith and community
An optional Bible study for anyone who wants spiritual encouragement. Never required for any service.
Hours: Ask staff for the current days and times
Where: 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to come.
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
Peer support counselorsconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Faith and community
Trained volunteer peer support counselors join you over a meal and listen to whatever is weighing on you.
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30am-1:00pm
Where: 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone who needs someone to talk to.
Walk in · Free
Resource help and referralsconfirmed October 2026
Benefits · Faith and community
Staff help people find and get to other services, make local phone calls, print referral slips and make warm handoffs (with a signed release).
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1:45pm
Where: 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone.
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
Thrift storeconfirmed October 2026
Clothing, showers and laundry · Faith and community
Affordable used clothing, household goods, furniture and books; all proceeds support the soup kitchen, food pantry and outreach.
Hours: Donations accepted Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm; call for store hours
Where: 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Everyone.
Walk in · Fee · No ID needed
American Legion Post - Silver City
Veterans post: fellowship, referrals and possible emergency helpconfirmed October 2026
Veterans · Faith and community
Silver City's American Legion post (Allingham-Golding Post 18). Veterans can find fellowship and ask about help with benefits; the post has given holiday food baskets to families in need. Email post18nm@gmail.com.
Hours: Post meets 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am (breakfast 9:00 am); call for other times
Where: 409 W. College Ave, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Veterans and families
Bring: DD-214
Call first · Free
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Lineconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community
Call any time to pray with someone and talk about faith or spiritual questions. Free.
Hours: 24/7
Who it's for: Anyone. This is a prayer line, not a crisis line; for a mental health crisis use 988.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) - 700 Club Prayer Center
24-hour prayer lineconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community
Call any hour to pray with a prayer team member; can also mail free literature on prayer, marriage and faith.
Hours: 24 hours a day
Who it's for: Anyone. Not a crisis line; for a mental health crisis use 988. Same number also handles donations.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Focus on the Family
Free Christian counseling consultation by phone (marriage and family)confirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · Faith and community
Free one-time phone consultation with a licensed or pastoral Christian counselor about marriage, parenting, grief and family problems, plus referrals to Christian counselors near you. Leave a message; a counselor calls back.
Who it's for: Anyone. They will not call another person (such as a spouse) on your behalf. Not a crisis line; for emergencies call 988 or 911.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP)
Volunteer: monthly community trash cleanupconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Volunteering
Join the monthly Pick It Up - Toss No Mas litter cleanup in Silver City, or borrow bags, gloves and vests to run your own neighborhood or church cleanup. Adopt-A-Roadway is also available.
Hours: One Saturday a month (usually 3rd Saturday), 9am-12pm
Where: 1106 N. Pope St. (Gila Community Foundation parking lot), Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Open to the community; just show up for the monthly cleanup.
Walk in · Free
LGBTQ+ Grant County
Local LGBTQ+ community, support and youth programconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Faith and community
Local nonprofit for LGBTQ+ people: community events, education, resources, and an after-school program offering connection, leadership and support for LGBTQ+ youth.
Where: 28 Amber Dr, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: LGBTQ+ people of all ages and allies
Call first · Free
Murray Ryan Visitor Center (Visit Silver City)
Visitor centerconfirmed October 2026
Transportation · Faith and community
Visitor information, maps, local event info.
Where: 201 N Hudson St, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
PFLAG Silver City
Support and listening line for LGBTQ people and their familiesconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Children, youth and families · Faith and community
All-volunteer local chapter offering support, education and a 'Listening Ear' phone line for LGBTQ people and their parents and families.
Where: PO Box 813, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: LGBTQ people, families and friends
Call first · Free
Silver City MainStreet Project
Volunteer: downtown events (Christmas parade, festivals)confirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Volunteering
Help with downtown Silver City events, newsletters, fundraising and committees. Volunteers get a Silco Theater movie ticket for every 3 hours served.
Where: 201 N. Hudson St. (Murray Ryan Visitor Center), Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Fill out the online volunteer form or call; openings are emailed and filled first come, first served.
Call first · Free
Silver City Museum
Volunteer: museum greeter and store cashierconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Volunteering
Welcome visitors at the front desk, invite them to events, and help with museum tasks; or run the museum store register, help customers and keep the store tidy. Training on exhibits and local history provided.
Hours: Shifts 9am-1pm and 1-4:30pm
Where: 312 W. Broadway St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Must complete an orientation before volunteering. Friendly and dependable.
Call first · Free
Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center
Volunteer: art museum helpers and volunteer coordinatorconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Volunteering
Help the art museum with volunteer orientation, events, social media and other support.
Where: Silver City, NM
Who it's for: Variable schedule. Call to ask about current needs.
Call first · Free
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability2 services
Volunteer: The Volunteer Center of Grant County (sign up online)confirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Volunteering
Free online sign-up site run by The Commons. Make a profile, pick causes, and sign up for shifts at 30+ Grant County groups (food, animals, museums, outreach, schools). Sends reminders and tracks hours.
Where: Silver City, NM
Who it's for: Anyone can make a profile. Each shift lists its own age limits and requirements. Needs internet or help from a friend or the library.
Walk in · Free
Free monthly community dinnerconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
Free home-style dinner open to the whole community, cooked and served by volunteers and staff in The Commons kitchen.
Hours: Last Friday of each month, 5-7 pm
Where: 501 E 13th St, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Everyone
Walk in · Free
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church3 services
Catholic parish - Silver City (Mass, baptism, becoming Catholic)not yet confirmed: call first
Faith and community · 0 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish in Silver City (Diocese of Las Cruces). Mass, baptism, confession, and classes for adults who want to become Catholic (OCIA). Call the parish office for times.
Hours: Call the parish office for Mass times and office hours
Where: 414 N. Bayard St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone
Bring: Nothing needed to visit. For baptism, the parish will explain what is needed.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
A parish food pantry that gives groceries to low-income Silver City residents.
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00-4:00 pm
Where: 414 N. Bayard St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Low-income Silver City residents
Bring: Photo ID
Walk in · Free
Utility bill helpconfirmed October 2026
Utilities and bills · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
The parish can help pay part of a utility bill.
Hours: Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 pm (one listing says 1-3)
Where: 414 N. Bayard St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Low-income Silver City residents
Bring: Photo ID and the utility bill
Walk in · Free
Church of the Good Shepherd
Wednesday service and lunch; help as neededconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
Episcopal parish downtown. Holds an informal Wednesday Eucharist followed by lunch (Taize service instead on 2nd Wednesday). Parish says it gives other assistance as needed and uses garage-sale proceeds to fund local groups.
Hours: Wednesdays 12:05pm service followed by lunch. Office Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 10am-3pm
Where: 615 N Texas St, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone; ask office whether lunch and assistance are open to visitors
Bring: Nothing for lunch; bring bill or paperwork if asking for help
Call first · Free
Grant County Community Health Council
Community health coordination and family support referralsconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
County health council that assesses needs and coordinates efforts (not a direct-service agency). Priorities: behavioral health, housing, food security, older adults. Public meetings 3rd Thursday 4-6 pm.
Hours: Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month, 4-6 pm (in person or Zoom)
Where: 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Grant County residents
Bring: Nothing
Call first · Free
Harvest Church Silver City2 services
Celebrate Recoveryconfirmed October 2026
Alcohol and drug recovery · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
Christian 12-step recovery program for any hurt, habit or hang-up (alcohol, drugs, anger, codependency); large group plus small share groups.
Hours: Thursday 6:00 pm
Where: 1500 N. Hudson St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Adults; open to all
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free
GriefShare support groupconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
A church-based support group for people grieving a death.
Hours: Thursdays 6-8pm; current session Sep 24 - Dec 17, 2026
Where: 1500 N. Hudson St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone grieving
Call first · Free
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerceconfirmed October 2026
Jobs and training · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
Chamber of Commerce (director line).
Where: Silver City, NM
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
St. Francis Newman Center (Catholic parish)2 services
Associates emergency help (rent, utilities, medicine)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Utilities and bills · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
Help with bills, rent, bus passes and prescription drugs for low-income people. Call to set up an appointment.
Hours: 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:00 am
Where: 914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Grant County residents in need
Bring: Photo ID; copy of the bill you need help with; a second bill with the same address; proof of income for every adult; ID (birth certificate or insurance card) for every child; copy of your LIHEAP application from Income Support
Appointment · Free
Food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
A church food pantry with groceries for people in need.
Hours: Mondays 4:00 pm
Where: 914 W. 13th St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone in need
Call first · Free
The Salvation Army - Silver City Service Unit
Local emergency assistanceconfirmed October 2026
Food · Utilities and bills · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
A volunteer service unit that may help with emergency needs like food, bills or holiday help.
Where: 22 Kirkland Rd., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: People in need
Call first · Free
Christian Challenge (WNMU campus ministry)
Wednesday lunchnot yet confirmed: call first
Food · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
A low-cost weekly lunch near the WNMU campus.
Hours: Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 pm during the school year
Where: Corner of College Ave. and B St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Open; free for WNMU students without money
Walk in · Fee
First United Methodist Church / United Methodist Campus Ministry at WNMU
Monthly veterans and friends dinnernot yet confirmed: call first
Food · Veterans · Faith and community · 1 miles from Silver City
Campus ministry dinner held at the church for WNMU veterans and friends on the first Wednesday of the month; no registration was required.
Hours: First Wednesday, 6 pm (as of 2019-2020)
Where: 300 W College Ave, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Veterans and friends; open to the community
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free
Silver City Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church with community services ministryconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 2 miles from Silver City
Local Adventist congregation. The church has a community services ministry led by a member. Sabbath School is at 9:30am and worship at 10:55am on Saturdays, with Bible study at noon on Sundays.
Hours: Sat 9:30am and 10:55am; Sun noon Bible study
Where: 12 Peterson Dr, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
Town of Silver City - Parks & Recreation (Henry V. "La Burra" Morales Recreation Center)
Recreation center / parks and recreationconfirmed October 2026
Children, youth and families · Faith and community · 2 miles from Silver City
Recreation center programs, park and facility rentals.
Hours: Call for hours
Where: 900 E 32nd St, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
First Presbyterian Church Community Food Pantry
Church food pantrynot yet confirmed: call first
Food · Faith and community · 2 miles from Silver City
Food pantry run out of First Presbyterian Church on Swan Street; gives groceries to people in need.
Hours: Not posted; call
Where: 1915 Swan St, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone in need; call to confirm area limits
Bring: Photo ID if you have one
Call first · Free
Arise Community Church
Non-denominational church services, kids and youth groupsconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 3 miles from Silver City
Non-denominational church in Silver City. Sunday worship and adult Bible study; Wednesday evening Bible study plus kids (Arise Kids) and student (grades 6-12) groups.
Hours: Sun 10-11 am worship and Arise Kids; Sunday life groups 9 am and 11:10 am; Wed 6-7 pm adult Bible study and kids, students (grades 6-12) 6-8 pm. Office Mon-Thu 9 am-3 pm
Where: 2 Arroyo Seco Rd, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Everyone welcome.
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
Calvary Chapel Silver City
Church services, prayer support and small groupsconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 3 miles from Silver City
Non-denominational church on Hwy 90 South. Sunday and Thursday services (10:30 also online), prayer requests, men's, women's, youth and young-adult groups, and Friday potluck fellowship. Runs KKSC 100.1 FM Christian radio.
Hours: Sundays 8:30am and 10:30am; Thursdays 6:30pm
Where: Hwy 90 South, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone.
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
First Baptist Church of Silver City
Church services, Sunday school and Wednesday activitiesconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 3 miles from Silver City
Baptist church in Silver City. Sunday school, Sunday worship and Wednesday evening activities. A place for people who want a church family.
Hours: Sunday school 9am; worship 10:30am; Wednesday activities 6pm
Where: 2300 N. Swan St., Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone.
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
High Desert Humane Society
Animal shelter, HALT spay/neuter help and shot clinicsconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Pets · 3 miles from Silver City
Animal shelter for lost, abandoned and unwanted animals (also the city/county animal control shelter), pet adoption, HALT (Halt A Litter Today) spay/neuter help, monthly shot clinics and pet cremation.
Hours: Lobby Tue-Sat 8:30 am-5:30 pm; closed Sun-Mon. Drive-through vaccination clinics on announced Saturdays 9 am-noon
Where: 3050 S Cougar Way, Silver City, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Grant County pet owners; spay/neuter help aimed at low-income owners
Bring: Pet; ID; proof of income may be asked for HALT
Call first
Arenas Valley Animal Clinic
Spay/neuter, vaccines and mobile vet clinicnot yet confirmed: call first
Faith and community · Pets · 6 miles from Silver City
Veterinary clinic listed by Alley Cat Rescue as a low-cost spay/neuter provider in Grant County; offers vaccines, dental and a mobile clinic. Ask about low-income pricing.
Hours: By appointment
Where: 11865 Highway 180 E, Arenas Valley, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Pet owners
Bring: Pet; vaccination records if any
Appointment · Fee
Santa Clara Catholic Church
Catholic parish - Santa Claraconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 9 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish in Santa Clara (Diocese of Las Cruces). Mass, sacraments, prayer and pastoral care. Call the parish office to ask about any emergency help.
Where: 707 Ft. Bayard St., Santa Clara, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (Bayard)
Catholic parish - Bayard, Hanover, Fierro, San Lorenzoconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 10 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish for Bayard, with missions in Hanover (Holy Family), Fierro (St. Anthony) and San Lorenzo/Mimbres. Mass, sacraments, prayer and pastoral visits. Call the parish office to ask about any emergency help.
Where: 340 E Mayo St., Bayard, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Infant Jesus Shrine Catholic Church (Hurley)
Catholic parish - Hurley (Mass in English and Spanish)confirmed October 2026
Faith and community · 15 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish and diocesan shrine in Hurley (Diocese of Las Cruces). Sunday Mass in Spanish and English; weekday Masses. Call the parish office for pastoral help, sacraments or to ask about local help.
Hours: Sun 9 am (Spanish) and 10:30 am; Tue-Fri 8 am; 1st Saturday 11 am
Where: 204 Cortez Ave, Hurley, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Everyone welcome.
Walk in · Free · No ID needed
Hurley Senior Center
Senior center and mealsnot yet confirmed: call first
Food · Seniors and disability · Faith and community · 15 miles from Silver City
Town senior center in Hurley offering meals and activities for older adults.
Hours: Weekdays; call for meal time
Where: 301 Carasco Ave, Hurley, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Age 60+ (and spouses)
Bring: ID with birth date
Call first
Rio Mimbres Baptist Church
Church food helpnot yet confirmed: call first
Food · Faith and community · 25 miles from Silver City
A Mimbres church listed as a food resource.
Where: 29 Mimbres Cactus Dr., Mimbres, NM (
map )
Call first · Free
Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library
Free computers, internet and readingconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Phone, mail and internet · Faith and community · 45 miles from Silver City
Public library for Lordsburg and Hidalgo County: free computer and internet use, Wi-Fi and a quiet indoor space.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Where: 208 E Third St, Lordsburg, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Open to the public
Bring: Library card may need ID/address
Walk in · Free
St. Joseph Catholic Church (Lordsburg)
Parish food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 45 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish pantry stocked through Roadrunner Food Bank; parish office can also point people to other local help.
Hours: Call for schedule
Where: 416 E 2nd St, Lordsburg, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Hidalgo County residents in need
Bring: ID and proof of address
Call first · Free
City of Lordsburg Animal Control
Animal control and lost petsnot yet confirmed: call first
Faith and community · Pets · 45 miles from Silver City
City animal control for Lordsburg: stray and lost pet intake and contact point for local animal welfare questions (ask about any low-cost vaccine or spay/neuter events).
Hours: Call for hours
Where: 101 Transfer Station Dr, Lordsburg, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Lordsburg residents
Bring: Proof of pet ownership if reclaiming
Call first · Fee
Lords Assembly of God
Church food pantrynot yet confirmed: call first
Food · Faith and community · 45 miles from Silver City
Assembly of God congregation listed as a Roadrunner partner pantry and monthly distribution site; walk-ins accepted.
Hours: Not published (one listing ties a 3rd-Monday 11am-1pm distribution to this address)
Where: 701 Animas St, Lordsburg, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Hidalgo County residents
Bring: ID recommended
Walk in · Free
Anchor of Hope (CitiLife Church)
Weekly food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
Church-based pantry that is one of the main food giveaways in Deming.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: 1200 Pear St SE, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Luna County residents
Bring: ID if you have it
Walk in · Free
Bethel Baptist Church (Deming)
GriefShare grief support groupconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Faith and community · Death and burial · 53 miles from Silver City
Baptist church hosting a weekly GriefShare group for people grieving a death.
Hours: Sundays 4-5:30pm; fall 2026 session Aug 2-Oct 25 plus a Surviving the Holidays session. Check GriefShare.org for the next session.
Where: 700 S 8th St, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone grieving
Bring: Nothing
Walk in · Free
Deming Animal Guardians
Pet food bank and low-cost spay/neuter couponsconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · Pets · 53 miles from Silver City
Volunteer group giving free dog and cat food to families in need and discount coupons for spay/neuter; covers feral cat colonies.
Hours: Call
Where: 14325 Hwy 549 SE, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Low-income pet owners in Luna County
Bring: Proof of low income may be asked
Call first · Free
Deming Animal Shelter (Deming-Luna County Humane Society)
Animal shelter and low-income spay/neuterconfirmed October 2026
Faith and community · Pets · 53 miles from Silver City
Animal shelter with adoptions, fostering and a low-income spay/neuter program; a place to ask about lost pets or temporary help.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 11am-2pm
Where: 2135 Onate Ave, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Pet owners
Bring: Pet info
Call first
First Baptist Church of Deming
Monthly food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
Baptist church that hands out Roadrunner Food Bank groceries once a month.
Hours: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Where: 206 W Pine St, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Luna County residents
Bring: ID and proof of address
Walk in · Free
Luna County Government
Luna County Health Councilconfirmed October 2026
Mental health and crisis · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
County health council of local agencies working on mental health and substance use. Good partner contact for Deming-area resources. Meets 4th Thursday monthly 9-10:30am (not July or December).
Where: Deming, NM
Who it's for: Agencies and community members in Luna County.
Call first · Free · No ID needed
Marshall Memorial Library (Deming Public Library)
Library, computers and internetconfirmed October 2026
School, GED and reading · Phone, mail and internet · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
City public library with free public access, a cool/warm place to sit, and help finding information.
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-4:45 PM; Fri 8:00-11:45 AM; closed for lunch about noon-1 PM; closed Sat-Sun
Where: 110 S Diamond St, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone
Bring: ID for library card
Walk in · Free
Santa Ana Catholic Church
Monthly food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
Catholic parish that runs a food distribution site for Luna County residents; also a place to ask about parish emergency help.
Hours: 3rd Friday of the month, 8am
Where: 400 S Ruby St, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Luna County residents
Bring: ID if you have it
Free
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - Deming
Thrift store and Saturday food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
Catholic charity thrift store with low-cost clothing and household goods; also listed as a Saturday food pantry. Ask about vouchers for people in need.
Hours: Saturdays 10am-2pm (food pantry)
Where: 400 S 12th St, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone; food pantry for Luna County residents
Bring: ID if you have it
Walk in · Free
The Well - First Assembly of God
Food pantry and meal siteconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
Assemblies of God church listed as both a Roadrunner Food Bank pantry and a meal site in Deming.
Hours: Call for schedule
Where: 615 S Gold Ave, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Luna County residents
Bring: None stated
Call first · Free
Deming Independent Grace Fellowship
Food boxesnot yet confirmed: call first
Food · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
Church listed by the state as giving out food boxes.
Hours: Call for schedule
Where: 970 Fairfield Dr NW, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Anyone in need
Bring: None stated
Call first · Free
Iglesia de Dios (Deming)
Food pantrynot yet confirmed: call first
Food · Faith and community · 53 miles from Silver City
Spanish-language church listed as a food pantry site.
Hours: Call for schedule
Where: 1809 Paseo Dr, Deming, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Luna County residents
Bring: None stated
Call first · Free
Glenwood Presbyterian Church
Monthly church food pantryconfirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 60 miles from Silver City
Small-town church pantry giving food once a month; walk-ins accepted.
Hours: 2nd Tuesday of month 1-3 pm (10 am-12 pm in summer)
Where: 5106 US Hwy 180, Glenwood, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Area residents
Bring: ID recommended
Walk in · Free
Santo Nino Catholic Church (Diocese of Gallup)
Parish food pantry (Glenwood)confirmed October 2026
Food · Faith and community · 60 miles from Silver City
Catholic mission parish pantry supplied by Roadrunner Food Bank, distributing once a month.
Hours: 4th Thursday of month 11am-12pm
Where: HC 61 Box 430 (Glenwood), Glenwood, NM (
map )
Who it's for: Low-income area residents
Bring: Photo ID, proof of residence and proof of income
Free
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