The Burrito Brigade
Community Powered Mutual Aid in Santa Fe
The Burrito Brigade is a grassroots, all-volunteer collective made up of neighbors, organizers, and workers who’ve been cooking and distributing nearly 100 burritos every week in Santa Fe for the past year. Beyond food, we’ve shared hygiene supplies, sleeping bags, and resources on how to make safe heaters, meeting whatever needs arise in our community to keep one another warm, fed, and cared for.
We run on the belief that mutual aid is vital for the fights ahead, and on the principle of “we feed us” — when our community is in need, we find a way to take care of each other.
Our Next Initiative
With the recent shutdown and defunding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), thousands of people in New Mexico are facing food insecurity. We know that the systems meant to support us are breaking down, but our community doesn’t have to.
Burrito Brigade is working to grow our network of volunteers, strengthen food distribution efforts, and collaborate with local organizations to launch the SNAP Solidarity Project, an information hub where anyone can find up-to-date resources on how to get food assistance, offer mutual aid, or volunteer their time and skills.
Together, we can work to make sure no one in Santa Fe goes hungry.
We are still working on building this website so information and functions will be continually updated!
Because everyone deserves to enough food for themselves and their families.
This page was created to help anyone in Santa Fe find free and accessible food — no questions asked, no judgment, no barriers. Whether you need a hot meal, groceries for the week, or extra support for your family, you are part of this community, and you deserve care.
The Burrito Brigade and our partners believe that food is a human right. Mutual aid means showing up for each other directly, without waiting for broken systems to meet our needs. We’re building a stronger network of community-based food access in Santa Fe.
Below you’ll find ways to find food now and get connected for ongoing support.
Food Distributions This Week
Find free community meals, grocery boxes, and pop-up food shares around Santa Fe.
The Burrito Brigade
De Vargas Park (302 W De Vargas St)
Every Sunday at 10am
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Bienvinidos Food Pantry
1511 Fifth Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Monday-Friday from 8AM–1PM
Community members can receive a free food box every two weeks at Bienvenidos Outreach. Call 505-986-0583 for more information.
The Food Depot
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Adelante
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Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute
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Community Fridges & Neighborhood Pantries
Take what you need at community-run fridges and pantries across the city.
Reunity Resources Farm
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Restaurants Offering Free or Discounted Meals
Local restaurants are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry. These locations offer free or discounted meal options.
Beer Creek Brewery
3810 NM-14, Santa Fe, NM
Tuesday-Sunday from 11:30AM–9PM
Every child aged 17 and under receives a free Kids Pizza – no purchase necessary, no questions asked. Limit one meal per child per day. Children must be present. Dine-in only.
Bonita Restaurant
1814 Second Street
Everyday from 8AM–9PM
Free kids taco plate or mac and cheese for children under 12. Child must be present.
Bruno’s Pizzeria
1512 Paseo de Peralta
Wednesday-Sunday from 11AM–3PM
Free Bambino Slice Combo or Bambino Cheese Breadsticks lunch for children under 10.
Need More Support?
If you or someone you know needs additional food support or help accessing resources, fill out the form below and we’ll connect you with what you need.
Share & Connect
We’re stronger when we share what’s happening across Santa Fe. If you notice a resource missing from this page or know of an upcoming event, program, or opportunity that supports our community, please let us know. Our goal is to make this hub as comprehensive and up to date as possible so everyone can access the support they need.
Because we take care of us and we all have a way to contribute.
This page is a hub for people who want to take action — whether that means showing up to volunteer, donating supplies, starting something in your own neighborhood, or sharing resources that others can use. Mutual aid isn’t charity; it’s solidarity. It’s about recognizing that our strength lies in each other and that everyone has something valuable to contribute.
By getting involved, you’re helping to build a network of care across Santa Fe that can respond to crises, meet daily needs, and reimagine what community support looks like.
Volunteer Opportunities
Mutual aid is about being part of the solution and building relationships across communities.
Here you can find ongoing and one-time volunteer opportunities around Santa Fe. Whether you can cook, deliver, organize, fundraise, or just show up — there’s a role for everyone.
Community Needs & Donations
Money is one of the most effective ways to help — it allows groups to buy supplies in bulk and respond quickly to needs. Donations to Burrito Brigade support our work and are also shared with other mutual aid groups across Santa Fe.
We also keep an updated list of needed items like nonperishable food, hygiene supplies, warm clothing, and camping gear — along with drop-off locations and distribution sites.
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Start Mutual Aid in Your Neighborhood!
You don’t have to wait for others to care for your neighbors.
This section offers simple guides and examples for how to start small — like setting up a free pantry, organizing a meal share, or coordinating a clothing swap in your community.
How to Start A Free Pantry in Your Yard
Get More Involved in Burrito Brigade!
Want to help cook, pack, or deliver burritos? Have a car, kitchen, or connection that could help our work grow? Fill out the form below to get involved with Burrito Brigade directly.
Share & Connect
We’re stronger when we share what’s happening across Santa Fe. If your organization has resources, upcoming events, or specific needs, let us know so we can include them on this site and help more people get connected.
You can also reach out directly if you’d like to collaborate on mutual aid projects, host a community meal, or share distribution efforts.
Share & Connect
We’re stronger when we share what’s happening across Santa Fe.
If your organization has resources, upcoming events, or specific needs, let us know so we can include them on this site and help more people get connected.
Support Mutual Aid in Santa Fe
Your donation helps us cook and share meals, provide supplies, and respond to community needs fast. Every contribution to Burrito Brigade not only supports our work but also helps fund other local groups doing vital mutual aid across Santa Fe. Together, we keep one another fed, cared for, and connected.
Even a small donation goes a long way — helping us buy ingredients in bulk, cover distribution costs, and sustain consistent food access for our neighbors. When you give, you’re directly investing in a community that takes care of its own and builds systems of support that no one can take away.
Stay Connected with Burrito Brigade
Have a question, want to get involved, or just want to stay in the loop? Use the form below to contact us or sign up for our newsletter. We’ll share updates about community meals, volunteer opportunities, and local mutual aid efforts.
Learn More & Take Action!
Mutual aid is about everyday people caring for one another and meeting needs directly. This page gathers resources to help you learn more about the history and principles of mutual aid, along with simple guides for starting small projects in your own neighborhood — from free pantries to clothing swaps to community meals.