New Hampshire Food Bank

Recently, Belletetes, Inc. rolled up to our warehouse with a convoy of their trucks delivering the results of their second annual, month-long food drive held at all of their NH locations!

Thanks to the generosity of their staff, clients, local businesses and more they were able to deliver the equivalent of 40,952 pounds of food for our neighbors experiencing hunger throughout the state. What a great way to take action and make a difference during !

We are grateful to Belletetes, Inc. and all those who contributed to this drive for their continued support.

We remember today and every day.

Photo by Lars Mulder

Our 15th Annual HUB Harvest Golf Classic is underway! Today 128 golfers are taking to the course at Manchester Country Club to help fight hunger throughout New Hampshire!

The HUB Harvest Golf Classic has been a staple event of Hunger Action Month for 15 years, raising $1 million to date to help fight hunger in NH.

We are incredibly grateful to HUB International New England for their continued support and partnership. Thanks also go out to our sponsors, golfers, volunteers and staff for their support and hard work!

Reminder! We’re at Market Basket at 15 Merchants Way in Concord until 1pm today with Concord NH Police Department Department and The Friendly Kitchen to Stuff a Cruiser with donations for our neighbors experiencing hunger!

Stop by and say hello, meet your local law enforcement and help make a difference in your community!

Can’t make it this Sunday? Additional Stuff a Cruiser events will be held:

• Saturday, September 14 at Hannaford Supermarket, Fort Eddy Rd, Concord from 9am-1pm
• Friday, September 20 at Shaw’s Supermarket, Fort Eddy Rd, Concord from 9am-1pm

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY UPDATE – PLEASE SHARE

The NH Food Bank's drive-thru mobile food pantry is headed to Claremont this week. Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to please join us.

Friday, September 13 – Claremont
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (while supplies last)
Address: Runnings | 403 Washington St. | Claremont, NH

For additional dates, visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/mobile

Save the date to Stuff a Cruiser! Join Concord NH Police Department and the NH Food Bank this Sunday at Market Basket, located at 15 Merchants Way in Concord to Stuff a Cruiser with donations to benefit the NH Food Bank and our partner agency The Friendly Kitchen!

Stop by, meet your local law enforcement and help Stuff a Cruiser with donations to help your neighbors in experiencing hunger!

Can’t make it this Sunday? Additional Stuff a Cruiser events will be held:

• Saturday, September 14 at Hannaford Supermarket, Fort Eddy Rd, Concord from 9am-1pm
• Friday, September 20 at Shaw’s Supermarket, Fort Eddy Rd, Concord from 9am-1pm

Reminder! Our mobile food pantry is in Conway today (Fri, 9/6) from 12-1:30pm, while supplies last.

Ham Ice Arena | 87 W. Main St.

Yesterday we received a sweet delivery from Brookford Farm – 1,998 pounds of cantaloupe from their farm in Canterbury! 🍈

In August, they held their second annual Sunflower Soiree, where they generously committed to donating a pound of produce for each paid attendee!

Cantaloupes are full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber and water – not to mention they’re orange (on the inside)! A perfect, nutritious pairing for Hunger Action Month! 🧡

Thank you to Brookford Farm and all those who attended their Sunflower Soiree. This locally grown, nutritious food will help nourish our neighbors in all corners of the Granite State!

Need help paying for groceries? As kids and teens head back to school, budgets can be tight and SNAP can help boost your food budget.

With SNAP, you get to shop for the nutritious foods your household needs and enjoys. Learn more and apply through NH DHHS at: https://dhhs.nh.gov/snap

Need help applying? A member of the NH Food Bank’s SNAP Outreach team can assist you! Call: 1-877-347-7627

Special thanks to the following organizations for their support of NH Food Bank’s SNAP Outreach: NH Department of Health and Human Services, Walmart Foundation, Catholic Charities USA, New Hampshire Children’s Health Fund and Feeding America

Hunger Action Month is underway! 🧡

And we’re grateful to once again be partnering with WMUR-TV & Dead River Company for NH Tackles Hunger, which kicked off this past weekend at the Queen City Jamboree! Dead River is accepting food donations at their office locations, and you can find out more about making donations and participating high school football games near you by visiting: https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-tackles-hunger-food-drive-2024/61949049

Thank you to WMUR, Dead River Company, NHIAA and NH’s high school football teams and fans for their continued support! Over the last 11 years, NH Tackles Hunger has collected more than 881,685 pounds of food for local food pantries!

Want to learn more about ? Visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/ham

September is Hunger Action Month and we're excited to once again join forces with -TV , New Hampshire Food Bank , and high school athletic departments across the state to help tackle hunger in New Hampshire! 🏈

We're kicking off the month with a $10,000 donation to the New Hampshire Food Bank—and we want you to be able to join in too! Since orange is the official color of Hunger Action Month, we invite you to show your support by sharing your favorite orange photos in the comments. Feel free to get creative, anything from orange slice smiles 🍊 to that famous New England fall foliage 🍂. We'll choose one winner to send a hat and a $50 Hannaford gift card (to use or gift to a family in need).

You can also contribute by making a nonperishable donation to one of the following Dead River Company office locations: 🥫

Bristol NH – 30 Pleasant Street
Franklin NH – 27 Hill Road
Keene NH – 452 Wi******er Street
Manchester NH – 159 Elm Street
North Haverhill NH – 2300 Dartmouth College Highway
Plymouth NH – 329 Highland Street
Somersworth NH – 432 Route 108

Together, we can tackle hunger. 🧡

Thank you to employees from Arcadia Financial who recently came together to volunteer in our production garden and helped sort high quality protein from our Fresh Rescue program!

We’re grateful for your support and hard work!

It’s officially September, which means it’s Hunger Action Month®!

During Hunger Action Month, Feeding America Partner Food Banks (like us!) across the U.S., come together to raise awareness and take action in their communities to fight hunger. Orange is the color of hunger and Hunger Action Month so join us in “Going Orange” all month long!

We welcome you to join us in raising awareness and taking action right here in the Granite State! As the only food bank in New Hampshire, the NH Food Bank and its programs work to fight the root causes of hunger in all corners of NH.

How do you plan to get involved this ? Check out all sorts of ways to get involved with us this month by visiting our website: https://www.nhfoodbank.org/ham/

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY UPDATE – PLEASE SHARE

The NH Food Bank's drive-thru mobile food pantry is headed to Conway this week. Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to please join us.

Friday, September 6 – Conway
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm (while supplies last)
Address: Ham Ice Arena | 87 W. Main St. | Conway, NH

For additional dates, visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/mobile

Belletetes, Inc.'s second annual food drive supporting the NH Food Bank is wrapping up this week! Check out their post for ways to support our neighbors experiencing hunger before August ends.

Thank you to Belletetes for their continued support!

It's the last week of our Annual NHH Food Bank Drive. Please help us help those who are in need of a meal! You can scan the QR code below, drop off food at any of our 10 locations or send in a check notating Belletetes Food Drive to the NH Food Bank direct. Any donation helps! Thank you to all our loyal customers, family & friends! New Hampshire Food Bank

Reminder! Our mobile food pantry is in Manchester today (Fri, 8/30) from 11am-1pm, while supplies last.

Comcast | 676 Island Pond Rd *Please enter via E. Industrial Park Dr.

Tickets are now on sale for New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet ’s 11th Annual Distiller’s Showcase on November 7, sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka and benefiting the NH Food Bank!

Choose from 3 ticket levels - Master Distiller, Connoisseur & Ambassador
Early bird pricing for select ticket levels is available until October 6 if tickets still remain, so get your tickets today for this premier tasting event! To learn more about the event and to purchase your tickets, visit: https://distillersshowcase.com

In addition to spirits tasting, this event includes sampling from some of NH’s best restaurants as well as silent and live auctions!

We’re grateful to once again partner with the NH Liquor Commission as the beneficiary of this incredible event. Over the last three years, this event has raised more than $425,000 for the NH Food Bank, helping fight hunger and grow our innovative programming designed to fight the root causes of hunger throughout the state.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown is offering special rates for Showcase attendees*. To reserve a room, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3LSIBXx

*𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲.

Did you know –

All participating Granite State Market Match and Double Up Food Bucks sites now provide their discounts for frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables, in addition to fresh, as long as they do not have any added salt, sugar, or fats/oils! This includes beans, lentils, peas, mushrooms, herbs, some seeds, and more. 🍓🍅🫐🥫🫘🥬🫛
Check out current list here: https://granitestatemarketmatch.org/eligiblefoods/

New to Granite State Market Match and Double Up Food Bucks? These SNAP Incentive programs help SNAP shoppers double their SNAP/EBT purchasing power at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, CSAs, and grocery retailers!

Learn more: https://granitestatemarketmatch.org/

NH Eats Local

Dead River Company recently stopped by the NH Food Bank with an incredible donation for WMUR-TV ’s NH Tackles Hunger! In addition to their generous gift, they’re welcoming food donations at their office locations in Manchester, Keene, Somersworth, Franklin, Bristol, Plymouth, Henniker, Epping and North Haverhill.

Thank you Dead River Company and WMUR for your continued support! Learn more about NH Tackles Hunger at: https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-tackles-hunger-food-drive-2024/61949049

Monster Trucks and making a difference!

Get your passes today for Monster Trucks at the Hopkinton State Fair – on Thursday, August 29 – and support the NH Food Bank! 🛻

When you purchase a combo pass and use promo code ‘nhfoodbank’ at checkout, $8 from every combo pass will support the NH Food Bank and our neighbors experiencing hunger throughout the state!

For passes, visit: https://www.hsfair.org/hsf/monster-truck-show-thursday/

Check out the Hopkinton State Fair’s website and page for more info on this exciting event!

Monster Truck Show - Thursday - Hopkinton State Fair Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience at the Hopkinton State Fair! Witness jaw-dropping stunts and thrilling Monster Truck action.

We can’t believe we’re entering the final week of August! That means just one week until Hunger Action Month kick offs on September 1!

Hunger Action Month® is when the Feeding America network of partner food banks nationwide come together to spread awareness and take action to end hunger in America.

As a Feeding America Partner Food Bank, the NH Food Bank welcomes you to join us in taking action and going orange - the color used to signify hunger – this September to ensure that our friends and neighbors throughout the Granite State have access to the foods they need to thrive.

Looking for ways to participate? Check out our 30 Ways in 30 Days calendar for more ideas on how you can help us fight hunger here in NH!

To find out more about Hunger Action Month® and what the NH Food Bank has planned, visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/ham

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY UPDATE – PLEASE SHARE

The NH Food Bank's drive-thru mobile food pantry is headed to Manchester this week. Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to please join us.

Friday, August 30 – Manchester
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm (while supplies last)
Address: Comcast | 676 Island Pond Rd. | Manchester, NH *Please enter from East Industrial Park Dr.

For additional dates, visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/mobile

Belletetes, Inc. 's second annual food drive to benefit the NH Food Bank continues throughout the month of August! Make a difference for our neighbors experiencing hunger by donating non-perishable items to any of their 10 location or through their virtual food drive: https://fooddriveonline.org/nhfoodbank/belletetes

We’re incredibly grateful to Belletetes for their support and continued commitment to fighting hunger throughout NH. Want to learn more about their food drive, visit: https://www.belletetes.com/belletetes-hosts-nh-food-bank-drive-month-of-august/

Did you know that August is National Peach Month? In additional to that, today (August 22) is also National “Eat a Peach” Day!

In celebration of this seasonal stone fruit, we thought we’d share some of its health benefits!

🍑Peaches contain antioxidants, helping curb inflammation and lowering your risk for some chronic illnesses!*
🍑 Peaches are hydrating – containing up to 89% water by weight!**
🍑 Peaches are a great source of fiber, which supports gut health and helps manage blood sugar.*

Learn more about the health benefits of peaches here:
*https://www.health.com/nutrition/health-benefits-peaches
** https://www.realsimple.com/hydrating-fruits-with-high-water-content-7555567 #:~:text=The%20stone%20fruits%20give%20berries,not%20far%20behind%20at%2088%25.

Reminder! Our mobile food pantry is in Rochester today (Thurs, 8/22) from 12-2pm, while supplies last.

Rochester Ice Arena | 63 Lowell St.

Summer Meals Update – Keene Middle School

Please note that Keene Middle School’s last day of meal service for Summer 2024 was last Friday, August 16. There will be no distribution this Friday, August 23.

For more information, visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/summermeals

We are grateful to the local staff and volunteers whose partnership, hard work and dedication make summer meal sites throughout Coös, Carroll and Grafton counties and the Keene area a reality!

Thank you to GALLO, Pine State Beverage NH and NH Liquor Commission for their continued and generous support! Since 2016, they have donated more than $264,000 in support of our mission to fight food insecurity in the Granite State. During the months of November and December, 2023, a record $80,000 was raised through sales of select bottles of wine offered at New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets. Thank you again for this generous collaboration and support.

Need help paying for groceries? SNAP can help!

Many factors go into determining SNAP eligibility, including your household’s unique income, expenses, resources and more. You won’t know if you’re eligible unless you apply!

Learn more and apply through NH DHHS at: https://dhhs.nh.gov/snap
Need help applying? A member of the NH Food Bank’s SNAP Outreach team can assist you! Call: 1-877-347-7627

Special thanks to the following organizations for their support of NH Food Bank’s SNAP Outreach: NH Department of Health and Human Services, Walmart Foundation, Catholic Charities USA, New Hampshire Children’s Health Fund and Feeding America.

Tickets are now on sale for New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet’s 11th Annual Distiller’s Showcase on November 7, sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka and benefiting the NH Food Bank!

Choose from 3 ticket levels - Master Distiller, Connoisseur & Ambassador
Early bird pricing for select ticket levels is available until October 6 if tickets still remain, so get your tickets today for this premier tasting event! To learn more about the event and to purchase your tickets, visit: https://distillersshowcase.com

In addition to spirits tasting, this event includes sampling from some of NH’s best restaurants as well as silent and live auctions!

We’re grateful to once again partner with the NH Liquor Commission as the beneficiary of this incredible event. Over the last three years, this event has raised more than $425,000 for the NH Food Bank, helping fight hunger and grow our innovative programming designed to fight the root causes of hunger throughout the state.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown is offering special rates for Showcase attendees*. To reserve a room, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3LSIBXx

*𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY UPDATE – PLEASE SHARE

The NH Food Bank's drive-thru mobile food pantry is headed to Rochester this week. Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to please join us.

Thursday, August 22 – Rochester
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (while supplies last)
Address: Rochester Ice Arena | 63 Lowell St. | Rochester, NH

For additional dates, visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/mobile