Alton Community Services

11/05/2026

Thank you Alton Home and Lumber and to our community for your continued support! Stop by the store in November 🫶

🍁❤️ SMALL BILLS. BIG HEARTS. WARMER HOMES. ❤️🍁

🛢️💵 OUR DONATION BARREL IS READY… AND WE HAVE A LITTLE UPDATE!

We’ve been so touched by the generosity and enthusiasm of our customers wanting to participate in our November matching challenge for Alton Community Services! ❤️

When we first announced our fundraiser, we had a fun little idea to collect individual $1 bills and match them dollar for dollar.

But we’ve already heard from so many wonderful customers who want to give more and don’t always have a handful of $1 bills in their wallets.

So we’re changing things up! 🎉

💵 $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 or even $100 — EVERY BILL COUNTS!

No need to make change or hunt for those singles! Whatever you’re comfortable giving, we’re grateful for every dollar.

And because we’re a hardware store, we couldn’t just use an ordinary donation box! 🛢️🔧

We’ve turned an oil barrel into our very own donation barrel, sitting right at the counter at Alton Home & Lumber!

❤️ AND OUR MATCHING CHALLENGE IS STILL ON!

🍂 PHASE ONE: We’ll match donations dollar for dollar, up to $1,000, with a goal of raising $2,000 by November 15!

🍁 PHASE TWO: If we reach that first goal, we’ll match an additional $1,000 in donations through the end of November!

🎯 THAT’S A POSSIBLE $4,000 TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES WITH HEATING NEEDS THIS WINTER!

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reminded that some of the greatest blessings come from living in a small town where neighbors still look out for neighbors.

Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to helping someone stay warm this winter.

From Reuben, Ashley, Heather, Joey and Justin, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and for reminding us what makes this community so special. ❤️

📍 Stop by Alton Home & Lumber, look for our homemade oil barrel at the counter, and help us fill it with kindness!

🍁 Together, we can help keep Alton warm. 🍁

10/06/2026

This was a nice write up from the NH Food Bank!

📍 Agency Partner Spotlight: Alton Community Services Food Pantry

Step inside the Alton Community Services Food Pantry, and you might think you've entered a small neighborhood grocery store.
Under the leadership of Chris Racine, the pantry has embraced a choice-model approach, allowing clients to select the foods and household items that best meet their needs. From neatly stocked shelves filled with pantry staples to freezers stocked with meat and poultry, the space is thoughtfully organized, welcoming, and designed to preserve dignity for every visitor.
One unique feature of the pantry is a dedicated section for specialty dietary needs, including low-sugar, low-sodium, and gluten-free items. These products are often more expensive and harder for families to afford, but offering them alongside everyday essentials ensures that neighbors with dietary restrictions have access to the same quality and variety of foods as everyone else.
Serving approximately 40 households each week, the pantry is much more than a place to receive food. It's a community gathering place. Clients often arrive early to visit with friends and neighbors, and volunteers help create a warm atmosphere through friendly conversation, music, books, and small treats that help put people at ease.
One client, a mother of five, shared her relief at being able to get nearly everything her family needed from the pantry, saying, "The only thing I have to buy is milk and butter." Stories like hers highlight the critical role local food pantries play in helping families stretch their budgets and put nutritious food on the table.
Beyond food assistance, Alton Community Services connects community members with resources for housing, utilities, medical expenses, employment support, and more through a strong network of local partners and dedicated volunteers.
We're grateful for agency partners like Alton Community Services Food Pantry, whose compassion, creativity, and commitment help ensure our neighbors feel welcomed, supported, and respected.
💙 Thank you to Chris and the entire volunteer team for the incredible work you do every day.

10/06/2026

A wonderful example of neighbors helping neighbors! Janet Sienko, BHHS Verani Realty on behalf of VeraniCares with Regional Manager, Jon Delmar, recently led a food collection in her Trask Side Road neighborhood here in Alton, bringing together an incredible amount of food for the Alton Community Services Food Pantry. We’re grateful to Janet and her neighbors for their generosity and for helping support local families in our community. ❤️

08/28/2026

Stop on by this weekend and round up to support us! Everything helps. We appreciate you! 🫶

08/05/2026

🛒🛠️🪚⚙️🪜🫈💐🏡⛽️🪛🪓🧰🛒

🏡Please stop by to Aubuchons this month for anything you may need. 🗓️

☝🏻Round up and donate your change to help Alton Community Services. Everything helps. 💰

Thank you all for your generosity!
🫶

07/01/2026

We are looking for the following items.

mayo
mustard
baked beans
shampoo
cleaning supplies
mens razors
deodorant
baking mixes
kleenex

Thank you for your continues support!

05/04/2026

We are in need of some items at the pantry. Looking for donations for:

Tissue
Shampoo/conditioner
Toothpaste
Body soap
Mustard
Relish
Baking mixes
Sugar

Thank you for your support

ACS