Food insecurity is a lasting issue in our communities, even if we can’t always see it. In New Hampshire alone, one in ten people faces hunger daily, and a staggering one in seven children don’t know where their next meal is going to come from. Government assistance alone can’t provide for these families: it takes a village. If you need the support of your village, you are not alone. In this guide, we have gathered a list of pantries, food banks, and other forms of assistance for anyone experiencing food insecurity in Greater Nashua. We also encourage anyone who wants to donate their time, money, or food to these amazing organizations to check out the organizations we’ll discuss.
The information compiled here is accurate as of the time this article was released, but changes in operation time and availability may have occurred since then. As always, we encourage you to double-check with the organizations themselves to make sure the information listed is still the same.
BROOKLINE:
The Brookline Food Pantry provides pantry services to residents of Brookline. Make sure to email them or fill out their service request form before visiting the pantry.
HUDSON:
The First Baptist Church Food Pantry serves Hudson locals in need. Call the office to check on any requirements they may have for their services.
Saint John XXIII Food Pantry serves residents of Hudson or Litchfield who are in need. You must make an appointment for their services.
LITCHFIELD:
The Litchfield Community Church Presbyterian Food Pantryserves those in need, primarily in the Litchfield community, twice a month.
MERRIMACK:
The Merrimack Community Food Pantry is open to all those in need. You can personally select the items you wish to take home.
St. John Neumann Catholic Parish Food Pantry provides for those in need in Merrimack. Families can sign up to receive food assistance for 15 days. This includes three meals per day.
MILFORD:
SHARE Outreach offers emergency and ongoing support to families in need in Amherst, Milford, Brookline, and Mont Vernon. Food pantry services are by appointment, so make sure to call ahead.
NASHUA:
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua provides free hot meals and snacks to all its members.
Corpus Christi Food Pantry and Assistance provides grocery and financial assistance to Nashua residents in need. Either call or email them to set up an appointment for the food pantry.
End 68 Hours of Hunger combats childhood food insecurity by putting meals directly in the hands of school-aged children. Food bags are given to children to take home over the weekend.
GCL Food Pantry primarily serves residents of Nashua, but anyone in need is welcome to visit this pantry!
Heritage Baptist Church offers a variety of services to its members, including a food pantry that opens after Sunday services and a monthly dinner. Food services are heavily tied to spiritual services here, so keep that in mind.
The Nashua Christian Bible Church hosts a food pantry for those in need. Call them for details on how to access their services or volunteer.
Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter offers a variety of services to all in need within the greater Nashua area, including a food pantry, laundry, showers, and housing and shelter. No identification is required to receive assistance.
The Southern New Hampshire Rescue Mission provides meals and shelter to those in need. They serve breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner are served each week, as well.
The Tolles Street Mission provides a food pantry to anyone in need. No appointment is necessary to access their pantry.
Trinity Baptist Church opens its food pantry every Tuesday. There are no screening or registration requirements, so stop by if you’re in need. They’re happy to help.
While The Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua does not directly provide food service to the hungry, they do offer a great chance to help them. Through their Feeding the Community initiative, they ask anyone interested in helping to bake a casserole from their approved list to deliver to the Nashua Soup Kitchen. Want to get involved? Check them out.
United Way of Greater Nashua provides pop-up food pantries all over the area, Monday-Friday. They also have a stationary, free little pantry where you can pick up and drop off small pantry items.
If you want to help those in need, consider donating your time, money, or food. Different organizations have different needs, so make sure to check with each one directly to see how you can help combat hunger in New Hampshire. Here’s a list of organizations to get you started.
- The New Hampshire Food Bank: NH Food Bank
- Food Pantries | Soup Kitchens | Food Banks
- FoodFinder | Find Food Pantries Near You | Quick & Accurate Locator
- Mutual Aid Hub
- Homeless Shelters | Find Homeless Shelters Near You
- The Upper Room, a family resource center in Derry, NH
- Find Shelter | US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Meals on Wheels America
- Gather
- Feeding America |Take Action
If you want to learn more about hunger in America and your community, explore Feeding America. This is a wonderful resource both for those in need and those who want to help. Here are some quick links from their website to get started.
Find a local food bank: Find Your Local Food Bank
Learn about hunger in America: Hunger in America is growing
Learn more about hunger in your community: Hunger in New Hampshire
If you want to learn even more about what's available in your communities and what to expect if you move into this area, contact Compass Real Estate.
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