Note: Pay attention to the posted drive schedule above which may span a different time frame than the default time slots in the volunteer signup form.
Nationwide Food Drive
Location: Comida & Comunidad! Food Drive
Location Details
2128 Oxford Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Donation Drop-Off:
2128 Oxford Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Daily from 9 AM to 5 PM
All donations will be collected by November 20, 2025, and distributed directly to local schools and families in need. Together, we will stand strong for our community and make sure every table has a meal this holiday season.
Collecting: Non-perishable Food, Canned Goods, Turkeys, Grocery Cards, Cash/Digital Donations
Food Drop Off
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Food Pick Up
For those impacted by the shutdown, visit us:
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How to Donate Food
Open for Drop Off
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Donation Guidelines
Nonperishables: Acceptable up to 1 year past the printed date if unopened and in good condition.
Canned goods: Acceptable up to 2 years past the printed date if unopened and undamaged.
Please avoid items that are opened, leaking, or severely dented.
No homemade or perishable foods, please.
Food to Donate
Food items most needed:
- Dry & Boxed Meals (Pasta, rice, macaroni & cheese, Rice-A-Roni, Hamburger Helper, instant potatoes, etc.)
- Healthy snacks (Trail mix, dried fruit, nuts, jerky, granola or protein bars, whole-grain crackers)
- Healthy drinks (100% fruit juice, vitamin water, electrolyte or sports drinks, non-carbonated, shelf-stable)
- Canned & Packaged Proteins (Tuna, chicken, salmon, beans, chili, peanut butter)
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables (Fruit packed in juice, low-sodium or no-salt-added vegetables)
- Baking & Cooking Staples (Flour, sugar, cooking oil, boxed baking mixes, pancake mix, syrup)
- Condiments & Sauces (Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing, salsa, BBQ sauce, etc)
Non-perishables: Okay if 1 year past expiration date (unopened)
Canned food: Okay if 2 years past expiration date
How to Donate Financially
Local Food Bank Donation
Donate toHow to Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Government Shutdown Comida & Comunidad! Food Drive Food Drive!
You may select as many volunteer time slots as you would like. This form will send your contact information and availability to the local food drive coordinator.