All food pantries in Grant County: places, days, times and what to bring
Use when someone wants a list of every food pantry and free food distribution in Grant County, with where and when they are, who qualifies and what to bring.
These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
Most pantries are free and ask few questions. Food goes fast, so come early. Times below were checked November 1, 2026. Always call first; schedules change, especially near holidays.
Bring
a bag or box to carry food
photo ID and proof of address if you have them (most pantries don't require them)
At the Gospel MissionFood pantry: Monday-Friday during Mission hours (8:30am-1:45pm). Ask at the front desk how often you can come. Some commodity (TEFAP) food needs a short form once a year.
At the Gospel MissionThursday Morning Mobile Pantry: Thursdays 9:00-10:00am on Spring Street (line up by car or on foot). Depends on what food is in; call ahead.
The Commons Community Food Pantry, 501 E. 13th St.: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11am-3pm, plus the 1st Saturday of the month 10am-noon. Any Grant County household. No documents; you fill out a short form. You choose your own food.
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
The Commons emergency food bag: for a one-time emergency, at the same pantry hours. Homebound? Home deliveries go out the last Wednesday of the month; call to ask.
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
501 E 13th St, Silver City · Emergency bags at The Commons Tue-Thu 11 am-3 pm; home deliveries (Mining District and Silver City) on the last Wednesday of each month; office Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm
DAV pop-up pantry, 33 Fort Bayard Rd, Santa Clara: Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am until food is gone. Open to anyone; veterans welcome. Weekly vs. monthly is NOT confirmed; call first.
Disabled American Veterans of Grant Countynot yet confirmed: call first
Weekly pop-up food pantry (Santa Clara)
33 Fort Bayard Rd, Santa Clara · Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am (weekly per Roadrunner's Plentiful listing; until food is gone - call to confirm)
Bayard mobile food distribution, 100 Park St.: listed as Tuesdays 1-3pm for the Hurley, Snell and Cobre school communities. May run only during the school year; call first.
Roadrunner Food Banknot yet confirmed: call first
Hurley/Snell/Cobre mobile food distribution (Bayard)
The Commons Gila Mobile Pantry, Grant County Fairgrounds (large building), 10 Arena Rd, Cliff: 3rd Tuesday of the month. The start time is listed as both 11am and noon; call to check. For Buckhorn, Cliff, Gila and Redrock.
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Grant County Fairgrounds (large building), 10 Arena Rd, Cliff · 3rd Tuesday of each month, 11 am-1 pm (The Commons website; its calendar still shows 12-2 pm, so call 575-388-2988 to confirm)
The Commons Mimbres Mobile Pantry, Mimbres Roundup Lodge, 91 Acklin Hill Rd, San Lorenzo: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10am-noon. Fill out a short form; no documents.
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Senior Food Box (CSFP): a free box of food every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November). Pickup at the Silver City Recreation Center, 900 E. 32nd St. (1st Monday, 10am-noon) or in Santa Clara (4th Monday, 11am-2pm). These dates are from the state's 2025 list; call to confirm.
Who qualifies: age 60 or older, living in Grant County, with income under the limit (2026: about $1,995 a month for 1 person, $2,705 for 2).
Bring
photo ID to prove age
proof of New Mexico address
income information when signing up
NM Health Care Authority
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (senior food box)
Silver City · Boxes every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov): Silver City Rec Center 1st Monday 10 am-noon; Santa Clara 4th Monday 11 am-2 pm (2025 state site list - call ECHO 505-242-6777 to confirm)
900 E 32nd St, Silver City · Every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov), 1st Monday 10 am-noon per 2025 state list; call ECHO 505-242-6777 to confirm day and site
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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