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.
1 Find out where they live and how they get aroundYou can ask "What town or road do you live on? Do you have a car, a ride, or a bus nearby?"
You can ask "What do you need most right now: food, a doctor, a ride, or help with papers?"
You can say "There is help closer to home than you might think. Let's find what is near you."
At the Gospel Mission Meals, pantry bags and showers are here on weekdays when they can get to town. Ask staff if Pantry to the People comes near them.
2 Food near homeMobile pantries come once a month. Dates can change, so call first.
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Mimbres mobile food pantry
575-388-2988
Mimbres Roundup Lodge, 91 Acklin Hill Rd, San Lorenzo · 3rd Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Gila Mobile Pantry (Cliff)
575-388-2988
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 Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Mining District Mobile Pantry
575-388-2988
New Deal Theater, Fort Bayard, Santa Clara · 3rd Tuesday of each month, 11 am-1 pm
The Commons Center for Food Security & Sustainability
Hachita monthly food distribution
575-388-2988
26 B St, Hachita
Roadrunner Food Banknot yet confirmed: call first
Hurley/Snell/Cobre mobile food distribution (Bayard)
505-247-2052
100 Park St., Bayard · Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 pm
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)
See the guide "Hungry today and needs food for the month".
3 Senior centers (lunch and a place to go)People 60 and over can get a hot lunch for a small donation. Many centers also sign people up for Meals on Wheels.
Mimbres Senior Center
Senior center (Mimbres)
575-536-9990
2620 Highway 35, Mimbres · Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00pm
Gila Senior Center
Senior center (Gila)
575-536-2888
403 NM-211, Gila
Village of Santa Clara Senior Center
Congregate meals
575-537-5254
107 N. East St., Santa Clara · Mon-Fri 8:00 am-3:00 pm
4 A doctor or clinic close byHidalgo Medical Services (HMS) has small clinics in the valleys. They take Medicaid and have a sliding fee for people with low income.
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Mimbres Valley Clinic: Primary medical care (Mimbres)
575-800-1467
2672 Hwy 35, San Lorenzo · Mon-Wed 8:00 am-5:00 pm (closed 12-1); Thu 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Cliff-Gila Community Health Center: Primary medical care (Cliff-Gila)
575-800-1467
415 Hwy 211, Gila · Tue and Wed 7:00 am-6:00 pm (closed 1-2 pm)
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Mining District Clinic: Primary medical care (Santa Clara)
575-537-5068
517 East St., Santa Clara · Mon-Thu 7:00 am-6:00 pm (closed noon-1), closed Fri
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Animas Valley Clinic: medical and behavioral health (Animas)
575-800-1467
1356 State Hwy 9, Animas · Tue and Thu 7am-6pm (closed 1-2pm)
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
HMS patient transportation (rides to HMS appointments)
575-800-1467
Silver City · Mon-Fri; pick-up times vary by location. Closed weekends.
Chest pain, trouble breathing, a bad injury or signs of a stroke: call 911. Out in the county it can take a while for help to come, so call right away.
5 Rides, phones and internet
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Copper Route bus schedule (Santa Clara, Bayard, Hurley)
575-388-3180
3033 Hwy 180 E (bus terminal), Silver City · Mon-Fri; leaves the terminal 7:55, 9:55, 11:55am and 1:55pm
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Curb-to-curb ride by reservation (demand response)
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Book Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:50pm; rides run same days and hours as bus routes
Bayard Public Library
Free computers and internet
575-537-6244
1112 Central Ave., Bayard · Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm; Saturday only for special events
See the guide "Getting to food pantries, shelters and free meals: bus, rides and walking".
More help like this
Hungry today and needs food for the month Use when someone is hungry now and also needs enough food for the rest of the month. Has special diet needs (diabetes, allergies, no teeth) Use when someone needs food that fits a health need: diabetes, food allergies, kidney or heart problems, soft food for missing teeth, or special baby formula. Someone is asking for money at your door Use when a stranger knocks at your home or business asking for money, gas, food or a ride, and you want to stay safe, spot scams, and point them to real help. 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. Wants to stock up on beans, rice, masa, flour, sugar, salt and oil Use when someone wants to buy basic staples (beans, rice, masa, flour, sugar, salt, oil) in bulk to save money and have food that lasts for months. Wants more fresh fruit and vegetables with SNAP (Double Up Food Bucks) Use when someone gets SNAP and wants more fresh fruit and vegetables. Double Up Food Bucks gives free extra money for New Mexico-grown produce at farmers markets. See all guides in Food and basics →
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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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071 , weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.