International District & South Valley · since 1999

Helping people turn the corner.

From a place of need to a place of service to others. Food, childcare, training, and neighbors who show up — in Albuquerque, every week.

How can we help you today?

Mission ABQ staff, volunteers and kids together at a community event
6,760people served every year
180K+ lbsfood distributed each year
150,000meals a year
250+adults in life-skills & workforce training
25+ yearsserving Albuquerque

This week at Mission ABQ

Everything here is free and open to the community. Just come by.

Addresses & more help
Sun · 8 amBreakfastABQ Central · 8216 Central Ave SE
Sun · 11:45 amFood boxesValley Church · 2315 Markham Rd SW
Tue · 11 amFood boxesABQ Central · 8216 Central Ave SE
Thu · 3:30 pmGrace FREE StoreABQ Central · 8216 Central Ave SE
Thu · 4 pmCommunity dinnerABQ Central · with Beyond Borders

Five programs, one path forward

Each program meets a different need. Together they walk with people from crisis, to stability, to serving others.

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Grace Resource Center

Food · Clothing · Meals · Free Store

Food boxes, hot meals, and a dignity-centered Grace Free Store.

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Kingdom Builders Preschool & Day Care

CYFD 5-Star licensed · Birth – 5th grade

Licensed childcare in a designated childcare desert, rooted in faith, care, and hands-on learning.

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Mission Training Center

Character · Spiritual · Leadership · Servanthood

Adult education on our 17-acre South Valley campus, including Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World.

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Resident Services

5 Yes Housing communities · 415 units

On-site Service Coordinators helping residents with benefits, healthcare, finances, and community gardens.

The Mission ABQ app

The website tells our story. The app is where you take the next step.

Same programs, same people — the site and the app are one Mission ABQ. Add it to your phone's home screen; no app store needed.

  • Participants — MTC enrollment, progress, your courses
  • Neighbors — food times and trusted community resources
  • Staff & volunteers — sign-ins, schedules, reports
  • Supporters — impact report, Corner Stories videos

Turning the corner, in three steps

1

Meet people at their point of need

Meeting real and felt needs — food, clothing, meals, a safe place for kids.

2

Provide education and training

In areas of need, to bring individuals to a place of health and wholeness.

Get involved

Sort food on Tuesdays. Serve meals on Thursdays. Help at Kingdom Builders, or keep our campuses running. There's a place for you.