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Food
Free Meals, Food Boxes & Food Savings
Local support for families experiencing food insecurity. Find resources year-round and during pause in SNAP benefits.
The City and local partners are providing food and support for households during the Federal shutdown. Find emergency resources.
Year-round food support:
- Senior Meals | 60+
- After School Meal Program (and Winter) | 0-18 Years
- Summer Meal Program | 1-18 Years
- Prevent Food Waste | Resources for saving money in your kitchen. A household of four can save up to $56 each week by eating food before it is wasted.
- Learn About ABQ Fresh | We're bringing Albuquerque together to build a local food system that provides access to healthy, affordable food for every family.
Preschool & Daycare
Early Head Start, NM Pre-K & other Early Childhood Education
- Early Head Start Program | 0-3 Years | Free | Contact Monica Watrin (505) 767-6512
- Preschool & NM Pre-K | 3-5 Years | Free or Low Cost | Contact Lisa Lopez (505) 767-6504
- New Mexico Kids Search Portal, early childhood services, Home Visiting Programs, Center and Home-Based Child Care, Early Intervention Programs, Head Start and Early Head Start, New Mexico PreK, and Special Education Preschool.
Before/After School Programs & Classes
Home & Health
Home and Family Support
- Health & Social Services Centers | Eviction prevention, Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program, Emergency Diaper Assistance, Clothing Bank
- NM Health Immunization Program
- Animal Welfare Department | Pets
Education
Degrees, Courses and Training for Youth and Adults
Business & Workforce
Development, Training, and Resources
Transportation
Places to Go and Things to Do Across the City
- Community Centers Discover your community’s favorite place to connect, play, and grow — for free! Our centers offer something for everyone: fitness rooms, gymnasiums, computer labs, classes, and even indoor pickleball and basketball. Memberships are free for the whole family — come join the fun!
- Library Events
- Balloon Museum Hands-on Exhibitions, STEAM Nights, Stories & Music in the Sky, and more from the world of ballooning
- ABQ Museum Art Classes, Exhibitions, Family Art Workshops, 3rd Thursdays, Music & Events, Free Days, Walking tours
- Open Space Visitor Center Art Gallery
- Historic Old Town
- Open Space Visitor Center Events, Hikes, Programs, & Camps
- Parks
- Basketball Courts
- Tennis & Pickleball Courts
- Skate Parks
- Trail Maps
- Virtual Trails
- Bicycling Maps & Info
- Esports
- Spray Pads
- Fishing
- Maloof Air Park
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Indoor Track | Winter
Low Cost Activities
