High Desert Methodist Food Pantry

The High Desert Methodist Food Pantry

The High Desert Methodist Food Pantry (HDMFP) is funded by members of High Desert United Methodist Church and other individuals concerned with addressing food insecurity in our community. All workers volunteer their time and are appropriately trained or certified by Roadrunner Food Bank.

Eligible clients may receive food twice monthly. It provides supplemental canned, fresh, or frozen food items as available from Roadrunner Food Bank or donations from the HDUMC congregation and other community partners. Eligibility is based upon residency and income guidelines provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture; our service area is Sandoval County New Mexico and zip code 87114 in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Individuals may apply on distribution dates and must reapply annually in July. Distribution occurs on the first Friday (11am-2pm), the third Tuesday (9am-noon) and the third Thursday (1-4pm) of each month.

The High Desert Methodist Food Pantry is an active ministry of our church and operates under the guidelines prescribed by; Roadrunner Food Bank, the United States Department of Agriculture, Federal Civil Rights regulations & policies and is an equal opportunity provider.

John Samford, Manager, HDMFP

(Revised April 2024)

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442 or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.