Food Stamps (SNAP)

Income Support Division Hobbs

Apply in person: 
2120 N Altos Drive, Hobbs
Office hours: 
Mon-Tues 8am-4:30pm, Wed. 8am-10:30am, Thurs-Fri 8am-12pm

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Women, Infant & Children (WIC Program)

Nutrition Support Birth- 5yrs

📍 Location:
1923 N. Dal Paso, Ste B Hobbs
🕒Hours:
M-F 8:00am -5:00 pm
📞 To apply contact:
575-393-0197 or use the link below 

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Thunderbird Food Pantry

Free food for all enrolled NMJC students.

📍 Location:
Ben Alexander Student Center, Rm 140
📞 Contact Us:
Dereka Addis - 575-492-2734

 

 

Salvation Army Food Bank

Food assistance available — Bring proof of residency

🕐 Hours of Operation:
Mon., Wed., Fri. | 9:00am – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 
520 E Main St
📞 Contact Us:
575-397-2119

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JD’s Food Pantry 

📍 Location:
601 E Snyder Street, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Hours of Operation:
Mon., Wed., Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📞 Contact Us:
Call or text 575-390-4200 
✅ Clientele Served:
Seniors & Homeless 

Jefferson St Church of Christ

📍 Location:
1526 N Jefferson Street, Hobbs, NM
Services Available:

• Food Boxes
• Clothing Assistance

📞 Contact:
575-393-8223 

Bethel Church

📍 Location:
3300 N Fowler St , Hobbs, NM
📦 Monthly Distribution:
1st Saturday of each month 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
✅ What to Bring:
Please bring a valid photo ID and proof of current address

Lovington Food Coalition

Supporting Lovington and Tatum Families

📍 Location:
1215 N Love Street, Lovington, NM
📦 Monthly Distribution:
3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM
📞 Contact Us:
575-318-3937

Church of the Nazarene

📍 Location:
301 S. 1st Street, Lovington, NM
📦 Monthly Distribution:
2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM
📞 Contact Us:
575-396-4285

Isaiah's Soup Kitchen

📍 Location:
304 W. Harden Blvd, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Hours of Operation:
Breakfast 9AM - 9:30AM
Lunch 12:00 - 1:15PM
📞 Contact Us:
 575-393-4125

NMJC Counseling Services

For current students only

📍 Location:
Ben Alexander Student Center sign in at Help Desk 
💬 Services Offered: Confidential counseling and mental health support
📞 Contact:
Kelly Rueda - 575-492-2576
Krueda@nmjc.edu
Cyndi Stephenson - 575-492-2574
cstephenson@nmjc.edu

Check the NMJC website or student portal for appointment scheduling and service details.

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TimelyCare

Free telehealth therapy for NMJC students.

🎓 Who It's For:
Available exclusively to NMJC students — no cost, no hassle, 24/7

🧠 Telehealth Services Offered:
Mental health therapy
Virtual counseling sessions
Supportive care, anytime and anywhere

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available 24/7.

🌐 National Lifeline:
Dial 988 anytime for immediate support

You are not alone. Compassionate, confidential support is just a call away.

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Guidance Center

Counseling & Psychiatric Services

🕒 Hours:
Monday–Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
📍Location:
920 W Broadway Hobbs
📞 Contact:
575-393-3168

Your mental health matters. We're here to help.

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Permian Basin Counseling and Guidance

Counseling & Mental Health Services

🕒 Hours:
Monday - Friday — 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Address:
5419 N Lovington Hwy, Suite 24, Hobbs, NM
📞 Contact:
575-249-2561

Professional support for your emotional and mental well-being.

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Nor Lea Behavioral Health

Comprehensive Mental Health & Psychiatric Services

📍 Address:
1600 N Main Street, Lovington 
📞 Contact:
575-396-6611

Empowering individuals through compassionate behavioral health care.

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Cash Assistance (TANF)

Support for low-income families with children under 18

📍 Apply in person:
2120 N Altos Drive, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Office Hours:
Mon–Tues: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Thurs–Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Child Care Assistance

Helping families access affordable child care

📞 Contact:
1-800-832-1321

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Lea County Childcare Listing

Find local childcare providers

For a complete list, visit Thunderbird Pantry located at Ben Alexander Student Center Rm 140.
📞 Contact:
Dereka Addis - 575-492-2734

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Apply for Child Support

Financial support services for children and families

📍 Office:
2120 N Alto, Suite 110, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

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Birth Certificates & Immunizations

New Mexico Department of Health (DOH)

📍 Address:
1923 N Dal Paso, Suite B, Hobbs, NM
📞 Contact:
575-397-2463

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MECA Therapies

Early Intervention Birth to Three & Autism Services 

📍Location:
2424 N Lovington Hwy Hobbs
📞 Contact:
575-492-9505

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Home Visiting Program

Free support for families prenatal, Birth to age 5

📍 Providers in Lea County:

• Presbyterian Medical Services
• Guidance Center
• MECA Therapies

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United Way of Hobbs

Connecting individuals to essential community resources

Services:
Rent,utility & hotel assistance, referrals to local support programs
📞 Dial:
2-1-1 for help

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Alianza of New Mexico – Emergency Solutions Grant

Helping individuals at risk of eviction or homelessness regain housing stability

📞 Contact:
575-623-1995 (Option 6)

 

Salvation Army of Hobbs

📍Location:
820 S. Fowler Street
📞 Contact:
575-397-2119
Services Offered:
Rental, Utility,Hotel & Clothing Assistance
🕒 Hours:
M-F 8:30am-4:30am

 

Income Support Division – Hobbs Office

Energy (LIHEAP) & Water (LIHWAP) Assistance

📍 Address:
2120 N Altos Drive, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Office Hours:
Mon–Tues: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Thurs–Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Guidance Center – Housing & Utility Assistance

Support for individuals and families seeking stable housing & utility bill assistance

📞 Contact:
Toni Blea – 575-393-3168 Ext. 1285
                    Cell: 575-390-7026
📧 Email:
tblea@gclcnm.org

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Hobbs Chamber of Commerce – Section 8 Listings

Local listings for Section 8 housing options

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Eastern Regional Housing Authority (HUD)

Affordable housing assistance for Hobbs and surrounding areas

📍 Address:
106 E Reed, Roswell, NM
📞 Contact:
575-622-0881

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Caleb's Closet

Free clothing outreach for those in need

📍 Location:
Jefferson St Church of Christ, 1526 N Jefferson St, Hobbs, NM
🗓 Open:
1st Monday of each month, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📞 Contact:
575-393-8223 

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Taylor Street Church of Christ

Community clothing distribution

📍 Address:
216 E Taylor St, Hobbs, NM
🗓 Open:
3rd Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📞 Contact:
575-393-0538

 

TBC Community Closet

Clothing assistance through Temple Baptist Church

📍 Address:
1113 N Grimes, Hobbs, NM
📞 Contact:
Bernice Barr – 575-397-1029

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Salvation Army Store – Hobbs

Affordable clothing and household items

📍 Address:
820 S Fowler St, Hobbs, NM
📞 Contact:
575-397-2119
Hours: M-F 8:30am -4:30pm

 

JD's Thrift Store

📍 Address:
601 E Snyder St, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Hours:
Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat — 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📞 Contact:
575-390-4200

Sheri's House of Hope Thrift Store 

📍 Address:
800 N Turner St, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 Contact:
575-393-4673

Hearts Desire  Thrift Store

📍 Address:
201 W Ave D, Lovington, NM
📞 Contact:
575-396-4747

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Hobbs

📍 Address:
301 E Navajo Dr, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Hours:
Tuesday & Saturday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

 

5th Avenue Upscale Resale

 (Consignment Store)

📍 Address:
102 E Broadway, Hobbs, NM
📞 Contact:
575-391-9744
🕒Hours:
Thursday & Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4

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Thunderbird Health Center

Serving NMJC Students, Faculty, and Staff

📍 Location:
1 Thunderbird Circle, Caster Annex
Provider:
Kim Tekut, CNP
📞 Contact:
(575) 492-4888
🕒 Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Medicaid Insurance

Income Support Division - Hobbs Office

📍 In-Person Applications:
2120 N Altos Drive, Hobbs, NM
🕒 Office Hours:
Monday–Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Thursday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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New Mexico Department of Health – Hobbs Office

(free or low cost to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured)

📍 Address:
1923 N Dal Paso Street, Suite B, Hobbs, NM
📞 Contact:
(575) 397-2463
Services provided:
family planning, women infants and children, Immunizations, STD testing, etc. 

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Presbyterian Medical Clinic – Hobbs

📍 Address:
200 W Lea Street, Hobbs, NM📞 Contact:
(575) 391-0270
💳 Payment Options:
Accepts all insurance plans and offers a sliding scale fee based on income.