Those wishing to receive a food box must bring a photo ID and proof of their current address ( Isleta, Peralta, Bosque Farms, or Los Lunas -village or unincorporated areas). (utility bill, rent agreement, insurance card, for example). New information: food boxes may be received TWICE a month! The Food Pantry always needs volunteers to help out – if you are interested, please contact the church office, 865-9334, for more information.
Please see the USDA required non-discrimination statement at the bottom of this page.
Abundant Grace Free Store – was founded by volunteers from Peralta Memorial United Methodist Church & is located at 203 Rio Communities Blvd in Rio Communities/Belen. The Free Store gives clothing and household items to families in need, doing what Jesus Christ calls us to do while also sharing the love of Christ through prayer, devotionals, and actions. The Free Store is always in need of volunteers of all kinds to help with administration, greeting shoppers, and sorting donated items. The Free Store has now become an independent non-profit organization serving thousands of families from Valencia County and beyond. Hours of operation – Open on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for everyone.
Threads of Love – this group makes baby blankets and sends them to new little ones along with a prayer. They meet the second Saturday of each month from 10:30 AM to noon in the Fellowship Hall. Each year the group makes about 120 blankets, that are distributed to Presbyterian Rust Hospital, the Valencia County Domestic Violence Shelter, CareNet, the Abundant Grace Free Store, and anyone who requests a blanket for a baby.
United Methodist Men – Meet for fellowship, and a Christian men’s study on the second and fourth Sundays each month at 7:00 AM. Members of the UMM are active in ministry throughout the community and the United Methodist Men raise money for scholarships supporting graduating high school seniors who are ACTIVE at Peralta Memorial UMC, community ministries such as CareNet , and other church ministries. Through active service and financial support, the United Methodist Men help share the love of Christ with others within the church and throughout the community.
Women of Faith– Mary Circle – meets the second Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall (except in July). The emphasis of the Mary Circle is prayer. During the meetings, mission concerns taken from the official Prayer Calendar are distributed, local prayer concerns are added and all concerns are prayed for at the meetings and taken home for continual prayer. Our special prayer mission currently is for the children’s ministry & LOGOS here at our church. Mary Circle supports the following local missions: CareNet , Gifts to our graduates, Christmas Party at the Women’s Recovery Academy, and Special Projects; Prayer and Self-denial, World Thank Offering.
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: (1) mail: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; 1400 Independence Ave. SW; Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.