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Feeding Families Fund: United We Eat is described as a one-time opportunity.

Feeding Families Fund: United We Eat

United Way of North Central New Mexico

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

Geographic Scope: Central New Mexico (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties)

Focus Areas:

Providing meals for families in care of participating agencies
Supporting local restaurants and food service providers
Addressing food insecurity

Eligible Agencies: 13 partner agencies including:

All Faiths
Casa Esperanza
CLN Kids
Endorphin Power Company
Haven House (Sandoval County)
Ronald McDonald House
St. Terese of Calcutta Soup Kitchen (Valencia County)

Award Details:

Funds distributed to agencies based on equitable allocation relative to number of families served
Initial gift: $15,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
Total contributions: $236,540
16,343 meals provided
41 restaurants/food trucks engaged over 7-16 weeks
Approximately 1,326 meals provided weekly to 314 adults and 104 children

Purpose: Addresses immediate and unanticipated needs by providing:

Safety net for families struggling to provide meals
Support for nonprofit agencies caring for families
Economic support for restaurants maintaining payroll

Background: Fund conceived by donors Billy and Rachel Gupton and Lynn and Craig Trojahn, long-time United Way supporters who wanted to benefit agencies serving families while supporting the restaurant industry during COVID-19.