Valencia County

Local offices in Valencia County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 505-864-5200DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

  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.
  Call 505-866-2016DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 505-222-0940DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 505-864-7743DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nmwic.org

• Older adults · County office

  Valencia County Older Americans Program

  715 S Main Street, Belen, NM 87002

  Help here

  • Senior meals and supportOlder residents can ask about meals, activities, and support services at community centers around the county.
  Call 505-864-2663DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valencianm.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet connected to services for older adults and their caregivers in Sierra County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nonmetroaaa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Valencia County Office of Emergency Management

  444 Luna Avenue, Los Lunas, NM

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet help preparing for emergencies and learn how the county responds to and recovers from disasters.
  Call 505-866-2043DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on valencianm.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  New Mexico Workforce Connection Center Los Lunas

  121 Don Diego St SE, Suite A, Los Lunas, NM 87031

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help finding work, training for a career, and connecting with other support services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 505-588-1571DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wccnm.org

Valencia County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Valencia County, closest to the center of Los Lunas first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Alamosa Health and Social Services Center

  City of Albuquerque

  19 miles from the center of Los Lunas

  6900 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

  Call 505-836-8800DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  John Marshall Health and Social Services Center

  City of Albuquerque

  20 miles from the center of Los Lunas

  1500 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
  Call 505-848-1345DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Rio Grande Food Project

  21 miles from the center of Los Lunas

  600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 11 AM
  • Fri9 AM to 11 AM
  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM
  Call 505-831-3778DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on riograndechurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  The Storehouse

  The Storehouse New Mexico

  21 miles from the center of Los Lunas

  106 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

  Call 505-842-6491DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on storehousenm.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  All Nation Wellness and Healing Center

  First Nations Community HealthSource

  22 miles from the center of Los Lunas

  6416 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

  Call 505-717-2704DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on fnch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Ruth M. Adams Health and Social Services Center

  City of Albuquerque

  23 miles from the center of Los Lunas

  7525 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

  Call 505-767-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cabq.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Valencia County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Valencia County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  America`s Job Center - Valencia County

  Also helps young people

  14 miles away

  121 Don Diego St. SE, Suite A, Los Lunas, NM 87031

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 505-588-1571DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 14, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Valencia County

• Belen
• Bosque Farms
• Los Lunas
• Peralta
• Rio Communities

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