MEMBER PARTNERS

Roadrunner Food Bank has hundreds of partners across the state of New Mexico to provide food directly to low-income people in their communities. These partners may prepare the food for individuals to eat on-site, or help distribute the food so that individuals and families can take the food home to prepare.

Some of the groups we work with include:

• Food pantries
• Soup kitchens
• Meal programs
• Schools
• Senior sites
• Senior housing sites
• Churches and religious organizations
• Healthcare organizations

We provide these locations with food that has been donated or sourced by the food bank. It is brought to our distribution center and then delivered by our fleet of trucks and tractor trailers to our member partner agencies across the state. Our fleet of trucks and tractor trailers delivers this food across the state to our member and partner agencies. Our programs and food distribution member partners allow individuals to access fresh and nutritious food throughout the state who can then give it directly to hungry individuals in their communities.

Standards for Member Partners 

Each of our member partners is held to high standards in terms of proper food storage and food safety.  Not only does Roadrunner Food Bank ensure that food is delivered to those in need in a safe manner, but each member partner we work with also must follow food safety practices especially for frozen or perishable items. Our member partners are proud to provide healthy food for the hungry in our communities, and doing so safely is as important to them as it is to us.

Our member partners are held to a standard of conduct to ensure that individuals who use their services are treated fairly and respectfully. Roadrunner Food Bank and our member partners strive to ensure no one experiencing food insecurity is ever met with discrimination. While we don’t dictate how our member partners operate, we do provide oversight and guidance to ensure they comply with federal and state regulations.

From year to year the number of partners fluctuates as many of these are heavily volunteer-run organizations that serve the public. You can find an updated list of member and partner agencies in your area by entering your zip code here.

Become a Member Partner

If you would like more information on how your organization can become a member or partner agency, please complete this online questionnaire or call 505.349.5352. Once the form is submitted, our staff will review it and get back to you within a few weeks. Please note, this is not the official application or agreement of partnership.  It simply helps us understand your current food assistance program or your intentions to start one. If you are already a member or partner agency, visit our member partner resource page here.

Seeking Partnerships in these Areas

Roadrunner Food Bank is intentional in food distribution partnerships and programming.  In order to serve our neighbors who are typically underrepresented or live in underserved areas, we are seeking partnerships with organizations from the locale or priority populations listed below.

Geographic Focus Areas in New Mexico

• Bernalillo County (South Valley and International District)
• Otero County
• Lea County
• Sandoval County

Population Focus Areas in New Mexico

• Organizations throughout the state that serve rural and indigenous communities.
• Schools throughout the state that serve rural and indigenous communities.

Of course, any organization is encouraged to apply.  While we may not be able to partner with your organization at this exact time, we will keep your submitted application on file for future partnership opportunities.  If you submit an application now, please expect a communication from our team in the summer of 2022 for our next onboarding phase.