(505) 661-8015
Welcome
to LA Cares
The mission of LA Cares since its inception in 1994 has been to "prevent homelessness in Los Alamos County." We do that by holding monthly food distributions and providing residents of Los Alamos County with rent and/or utility assistance once per twelve months.
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LA Cares is staffed 100% by volunteers. We don't have an office; board members operate out of their homes. This keeps our overhead very low--around 4%!!
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Our mission is made possible by donations from our generous neighbors who want to help those in need. Our funds come from individuals, businesses, churches, the local synagogue, civic organizations, clubs, schools, thrift shops and more. Every dollar donated stays in Los Alamos County.
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We are also supported by many organizations holding food drives and donating the proceeds.
We service over 130 Los Alamos families each month with our food, rent and utility assistance.
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LA Cares is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation in New Mexico. (#1681675) (EIN#85-0431802)
LA Cares, Los Alamos' Food Pantry
Making a Difference in Our Community
LA Cares is an independent, 100% volunteer organization, supported solely through donations. LA Cares serves any needy person or family living in Los Alamos County.
Typical services offered are:
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Food boxes
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Assistance with rent and/or utilities up to a set dollar amount every twelve months
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Referrals to other agencies
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Networking with other service providers to better meet client needs
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LA Cares is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation in New Mexico (#1681675) (EIN#85-0431802)
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Contact LA Cares, New Mexico
LA Cares is managed by volunteers only; we do not have a physical office or designated hours. LA Cares can be reached at any of the following:
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Phone: (505) 661-8015 (leave a voicemail at anytime and your call will be returned between 9am-5pm)
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Email: lacaresnm@gmail.com
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Mailing Address: LA Cares, P.O. Box 248, Los Alamos, NM 87544
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Monthly Distribution at: 2390 N Rd, Los Alamos, NM 87544, USA
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