2023 was the first year of local food purchase within the New Mexico Regional Farm to Food Bank program (RF2FB). Over $1.4 million in critical foods were purchased, with distributions to our food-insecure neighbors in all 33 counties. It is estimated that 180 farmers, ranchers, and food hub enterprises have sold fresh, healthy local foods into this new market.

See the full report for additional highlights, and an understanding of how these impactful federal dollars are increasing resiliency within New Mexico’s foodsheds and food-insecure communities.