U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union and ARNIA Foundation Donates to Local Non-Profits across New Mexico to Support Food Security

Donations Help to Make a Meaningful Impact in the Fight Against Hunger Across the State

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, one of New Mexico’s leading

credit unions with more than 100,000 members, and its ARNIA Foundation, the credit union’s 501(c)(3) non-profit, privately-held charitable foundation, announce the results of its donationmatching program to help New Mexicans in need of food assistance throughout the state. The credit union and its foundation matched donations received online and at its branches between November 18, 2025 and December 31, 2025 donating a total of $7,500. The amount was split evenly between Rio Grande Food Project based in Albuquerque, Santa Fe’s The Food Depot, and Economic Council Helping Others (ECHO) Inc. of New Mexico in Farmington. Each nonprofit

received $2,500 to help members of their community facing food insecurity.

“At U.S. Eagle, we believe that people mean more,” said Michael Moore, president and CEO of U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of our members and community, we were able to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger across our state. This achievement reflects our commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve.”

The donation allowed The Food Depot to provide 10,000 meals for the hungry. “We are grateful to U.S. Eagle for stepping up during a time of uncertainty for so many families,” said Jill Dixon, executive director of The Food Depot. “Their matching gift and statewide support of food banks shows a strong commitment to New Mexico communities.”

“U.S. Eagle has been a key partner with Rio Grande Food Project for more than two decades in our work to address long-term food security through food distribution and financial literacy.Most recently, their Help Fill Empty Plates initiative raised $2,500 for our food assistance programming, and is a powerful example of how local partnerships can create real, immediate impact,” said Ari Herring, executive director of Rio Grande Food Project. The funds raised from the matching program will help 213 individuals receive emergency food assistance.

The $2,500 donation to ECHO provided 1,500 meals to help feed people with food insecurities in the Farmington area. “Thank you, U.S. Eagle, for the generous donation to assist ECHO with empowering our communities to thrive in San Juan County,” said Laura Watson, executive director of ECHO.

For more information about U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, please visit USEagle.org.

About U.S. Eagle

U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union is the state’s first member-owned credit union. Celebrating its 90th year as New Mexico’s longest-standing, member-owned credit union, U.S. Eagle offers a full suite of personal and business financial products and services and has ten, including Cannabis- and Business Banking-dedicated locations in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Farmington, and Santa Fe. With assets of more than $1.4B, and over 100,000 members, and as a six-time Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union award recipient, U.S. Eagle is where people mean more®. Insured By NCUA Equal Housing Lender

About Rio Gande Food Project

Since 1989, Rio Grande Food Project (RGFP) has provided members of our surrounding

community with free supplemental groceries and kind, compassionate support. Originally started by members of Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, Rio Grande Food Project became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2004, and has continued growing and evolving in response to community need each year since. Today, RGFP continues to provide free groceries to thousands of people each year, along with additional services and resources to help address root causes of food insecurity through our Community Hub. Since 2019, RGFP has operated a dynamic onsite garden, growing fresh fruits and vegetables harvested for immediate distribution back into the community. RGFP is the largest food pantry on Albuquerque’s west side located in an area known as a “food desert” where a significant portion of residents do not have sufficient access to quality food.

About The Food Depot

The Food Depot is a nonprofit organization that aims to make healthy food accessible to every person in every community in New Mexico. As the food bank for nine northern counties, The Food Depot provides support to nearly 40,000 New Mexicans across 26,000 square miles. Our innovative programs, resource navigation services, and political advocacy work supports individuals in achieving food security. In 2022, The Food Depot’s unique programs, along with our 75 nonprofit partners, provided an average of 700,000 meals each month to those experiencing food insecurity. You are invited to help The Food Depot foster healthy communities by donating, volunteering, or advocating on their website, thefooddepot.org. The Food Depot operates as an equal opportunity provider.

Economic Council Helping Others (ECHO) Inc. of New Mexico

Economic Council Helping Others, Inc. serves to provide resources and education to individuals and families on their journey to improve their lives. The nonprofit organization provides numerous services to low-income individuals in San Juan County. These services include: PreSchool, Emergency Rent, Emergency Food Boxes, Commodities, Non-profit Agency Food Program and Self-Help Affordable Housing. It assists with mortgage as well as emergency assistance for rent (eviction notice required); eye care and some medical programs.