FREE MEAL WEDNESDAYS, 3:00-6:00PM

Loaves and Fishes, Inc. is a commodity supplemental food program serving Tularosa and based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Loaves and Fishes provides food for seniors in the community through free food distribution programs. The organization operates as a food service to ensure that seniors have access to nutritious meals.

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides a monthly "box" of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutritious food to supplement the diet of low-income elderly persons at least 60 years of age who are at risk of malnutrition. CSFP is funded by the USDA through the New Mexico Human Services Department. CSFP provides for warehousing, certification of eligible participants, inventory control, and food distribution.

Loaves & Fishes, Inc. CSFP serves Tularosa on the second Wednesday of every other month from 12:30PM to 1:30PM at the Tularosa Senior Center, 35 Radio Road

Only applicants 60 years of age and older may qualify for the program. The monthly income qualifications for individuals per household can be found in the table below. Applicants must live in Otero County in order to qualify for the program.

A photo ID and physical address are required and must be provided before receiving the distribution.

Seniors must also provide proof of income verifying they are at or below the federal poverty guidelines.

Developing Globally Competitive Graduates

These programs are designed to ensure that all Club members graduate from high school on time,

ready for a post-secondary education and a 21st-century career.

Power Hour: (Age 6-18) Making Minutes Count provides Club professionals with the strategies, activities, resources and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.

diplomas2Degrees: (Ages 13+) (d2D), a college readiness program, provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.

Sports & Recreation Programs

These Club programs help develop physical fitness, reduce stress and promote a positive use of leisure time,

appreciation for the environment and interpersonal skills.

Triple Play: (All Ages) is a comprehensive health and wellness program. It strives to improve the overall health of Club members ages 6-18 by increasing daily physical activity, teaching them about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships.

Give Kids a Voice through Arts

These programs are designed to foster creativity in young people, and give them outlets for self-expression. From photography to hip-hop, our arts programs have something that will inspire everyone.

Health & Wellness Programs

These programs develop young people’s capacity to engage in positive behaviors to nurture their well-being,set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults.

SMART Moves: (Age 6-15) is a prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.

Be A Star: (Age 11-13) WWE's Be A STAR curriculum, focused on social and emotional learning, gives middle and high school-aged youth ages the tools they need to drive effective learning, decision making, creativity, relationships and mental health.

KidSmartz™: (All Ages K-5) is a child safety program that educates youth and families about preventing abduction, body safety, and empowers kids in grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors.

Empowering Young People to Succeed

To help young people meet the workforce challenges of tomorrow, they need safe spaces, positive mentorship and work experiences today.

At Boys & Girls Clubs, we allow kids and teens to:

 - Explore their interests and passions

 - Develop their employability skills

 - Apply their knowledge to real-world work experiences

diplomas2Degrees: (Ages 13+)  (d2D), a college readiness program, provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for post-secondary education and career success.

Character & Leadership Programs

These programs help youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills to participate the democratic process. Program participants also develop leadership skills and gain opportunities for planning, decision-making, contributing to Club and community and celebrating our national heritage.

Keystone Clubs: (Age 14-18) is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s ultimate teen program for youth ages 14 to 18. This unique program provides leadership development opportunities for youth to participate in activities, both in and out of the Club, in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone Clubs aim to positively impact teens, their Club and local communities.

Torch Club: (Age 11-13) are chartered, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. A Torch Club is a powerful vehicle that helps Club staff meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their life.

Child Find supports a child aged 3-9 years whoa re eligible for services that support delays and disabilities. These services are typically provided in a public school setting, with learning or educational goals that are developed using an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Services

• Rental Assistance Available
• Rent Based on Income
• Bedroom Count 0,1
• Appliances Furnished
• Close to Shopping
• Community Room
• Laundry Facility
• Mini-Blinds
• Refrigerated Air
• Sewer Included
• Trash Included
• Water Included

• Rental Assistance Available
• Rent Based on Income
• Bedroom Count 1,2,3
• Appliances Furnished
• Close to School
• Close to Shopping
• Laundry Facility
• Mini-Blinds
• Playground
• Storage

MISSION

To prepare children for school while providing families access to community resources and comprehensive support services to ensure their children’s success.

WHY IS THIS PROGRAM IMPORTANT?

Early Head Start/Head Start is a federally funded program that prepares America’s most vulnerable children to succeed in school and beyond. Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Because the program focuses on the family as a whole, children receive early screenings which may lead to early identification of developmental delays, lead poisoning, and dental, health care, and mental health service needs. The program also provides nutritious meals to children and referrals to community resources for families.

WHO / WHAT AGE GROUPS IT’S FOR:

Early Head Start has two options:

The Home Based program serves children prenatal to 3 and is available for working or non-working families.

Center Based programs serve children 6 weeks to 3 years old and are designed for working families.

Both options support families to transition to Center Based Head Start when age appropriate, or for those in Home Based to transition to Center Based Early Head Start when needed for working purposes.

Head Start provides preschool services for 3- and 4-year-old children in a Center Based model

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program – serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and nursing (breastfeeding) women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including nursing (breastfeeding) promotion and support, and referrals to health care.

The New Mexico WIC Program provides free healthy foods, ideas for healthy eating and maintaining good health habits, support for nursing families, and connects families with other community services. This combination of services is designed to create a support system that encourages families to feel confident in their own ability to maintain happy and healthy futures.

At Presbyterian Medical Services, your family’s health is our primary concern. To that end, we provide chronic illness care for illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, acute illness care, preventive medicine, family planning, women’s health, wellness physicals and screenings. Our providers care for you when you are well and when you are sick, managing chronic illnesses and preventing illness.

We are by your side to:

• Help your family stay healthy
• Provide regular checkups to keep your children well
• Offer school and sports physicals
• Give flu shots and other important immunizations
• Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and obesity
• Treat common illnesses and minor injuries
• Give routine health procedures for women such as breast exams, mammograms, pap smears, and pelvic exams
• Refer patients to specialists as needed

Meals for Seniors available Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meals are available for dine-in or delivery. Registration is required.

Food distribution in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00PM.

Roadrunner Food Bank distribution Wednesdays from 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Roadrunner food bank distribution 2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesdays from 10:00AM-1:00PM