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Preparing an Easy Meal at Home and avoiding prepackaged meals can save you money. They are also tasty and filling. On this page you will find tips for ways to make you groceries go further. An extra benefit is spending time with your family enjoying the meal. Recipes will be tried and true family favorites from members of the Quay County Health Council.

Places to Get Support

Eastern Plains Community Action Agency – One Time Emergency Food Voucher – 575-461-1914, 210 W Center Street Tucumcari NM

YES NM – Sign up for EBT Card

Health Care Authority Office – EBT Card Support – 1-800-283-4465, 421 W Route 66, Tucumcari NM

St Vincent De Paul – Emergency Limited Food Closet – 575-461- 1369, 118 W Main St. Tucumcari NM. Open: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 – 3

Ministry of HOPE – Food Bank providing families food once a month. – 575-461-6299, 105 E Railroad Ave Tucumcari NM. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 to 2

Mesalands Community College Student Food Pantry

Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico provides Commodity Foods. Must meet current guidelines. Check out their website at www.fbenm.org. Food Sites they serve are:

Bargain Shopping Tips

• Review the Sale Advertisements and Take Advantage of Store Apps
• Purchase Extra Quantities of Foods You Use Often
• Avoid the Chip, Cookie and Soda Isles as those foods do not keep you full for very long
• Frozen vegetables are an excellent choice to avoid food waste. You can cook just what you can eat.
• Make use of your Freezer. Double recipes and freeze half for busy days.
• Beans and Lentils are an inexpensive protein choice and can be served alone, as a side dish, or added to a casserole. Prepare extra and freeze for future use.