Peralta
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Local offices in Peralta
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town Utilities Department
90-A Molina Road, Peralta, NM 87042
Help here
- Sewer and utility serviceAsk the town about sewer service, utility operations, and related bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofperalta.org
Local office · City office
Town Hall / Administration and Finance
90-A Molina Road, Peralta, NM 87042
Help here
- Town services and administrationGet help with town services, forms, and questions for town departments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofperalta.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Peralta first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
John Marshall Health and Social Services Center
City of Albuquerque
17 miles from the center of Peralta1500 Walter Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Alamosa Health and Social Services Center
City of Albuquerque
17 miles from the center of Peralta6900 Gonzales Road SW, Suite D, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Residents of the Southwest Mesa, South Valley and Westside areas of Albuquerque
Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Storehouse
The Storehouse New Mexico
18 miles from the center of Peralta106 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: The public
What to bring: Fill out paperwork during your first visit.
Languages: Spanish
Listed on storehousenm.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
All Nation Wellness and Healing Center
First Nations Community HealthSource
18 miles from the center of Peralta6416 Zuni Road SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Hours
- Mon8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
- Tue8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
- Wed8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
- Thu8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
- Fri8 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast; 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Lunch
Who can come: Individuals who experience hunger due to having limited financial resources
Listed on fnch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Ruth M. Adams Health and Social Services Center
City of Albuquerque
18 miles from the center of Peralta7525 Zuni Road SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM
- Tue1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Residents of parts of the Northeast area and Southeast International District of Albuquerque
Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Rio Grande Food Project
18 miles from the center of Peralta600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
- Fri9 AM to 11 AM
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on riograndechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Peralta
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Roadrunner Food Bank
5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
New Mexico Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Mid-West New Mexico Community Action Program
549 Don Pasqual Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031-8491
Listed on hca.nm.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Valencia County
Peralta is in Valencia County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Child Support Services Los Lunas Office
445 Camino Del Rey, Suite C, Los Lunas, NM 87031
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office serving Valencia County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hsd.state.nm.us
State office
Human Services Department Income Support Office
100 S 5th Street, 2nd Floor, Belen, NM 87002
Help here
- Income support programsApply for state benefits and ask for help with your case at this local office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hca.nm.gov
Local office · Regional office
New Mexico 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayenm.org
Human services · County office
Valencia County Indigent Fund
444 Luna Avenue, Los Lunas, NM
Help here
- Health care cost assistanceAsk about financial help with health care costs if you are a county resident with limited means.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valencianm.gov
Public health · State office
Los Lunas Public Health Office
445 Camino Del Rey SW, Suite A, Los Lunas, NM 87031
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit for public health services such as immunizations and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmhealth.org
State office
Belen Public Health Office WIC Clinic
617 Becker Avenue, Belen, NM 87002
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a child under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmwic.org
New Mexico programs by kind of help
These are run by New Mexico and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- New Mexico 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988