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.
1Find out what they can and can't eat
You can ask"Do you have any food allergies? What happens if you eat that food?"
You can ask"Do you have diabetes or another health problem that limits what you eat?"
You can ask"Can you chew? Do you have teeth or dentures?"
If someone has a bad reaction to food, see the guide "Someone is having a bad allergic reaction (bee sting, food, medicine)".
2At the Mission
At the Gospel MissionThe soup kitchen serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays.
At the Gospel MissionThe food pantry and monthly food boxes. Ask for items that fit their diet.
At the Gospel MissionSeniors can use the Senior Pantry.
3Diabetes
Choose water instead of soda or juice. Pick beans, vegetables, eggs and peanut butter over sweets and white bread.
NMSU Cooperative Extension / NMDOH
Kitchen Creations diabetes cooking classes
575-202-5065
Silver City · No Silver City class scheduled now; nearest Deming, Thursdays Mar 4-25 2027, 5-8 pm (in person or Zoom)
Paths to Health NM (NMDOH)
Free diabetes and chronic disease self-management classes
1-833-796-8773
· Varies
If they are shaky or confused, see the guide "Someone with diabetes is shaky, confused or passing out".
See the guide "Has diabetes, high blood pressure or another long-term illness".
4No teeth or trouble chewing
Soft foods: oatmeal, soup, beans, eggs, yogurt, canned fruit, mashed potatoes, peanut butter and bananas.
You can ask"Would you like help getting dentures or seeing a dentist?"
Hidalgo Medical Services
Silver City Community Health Center: Dental and vision
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Dental Mon-Fri 7:00 am-5:30 pm (closed 12-12:30); clinic Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Dental Lifeline Network - New Mexico Donated Dental Services (NM Dental Association Foundation)
Free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentists
505-298-7206
PO Box 16854, Albuquerque · Business hours
See the guide "Has tooth pain or needs a dentist".
5Babies, children and seniors
WIC gives healthy food to pregnant women and children under 5. It can cover special formula with a doctor's note.
NM Department of Health - WIC
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
575-388-9353
2610 N. Silver St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Seniors can get meals at senior centers or delivered at home.
Silver City Senior Center (operated by the Village of Santa Clara)
Senior center and Meals on Wheels sign-up
575-597-7124
205 W Victoria St, Silver City · Lunch Mon-Fri 12:00-12:30pm
NM Health Care Authority
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (senior food box)
505-242-6777
Silver City · Monthly
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.