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NH's only food bank since 1984; helping serve food insecure individuals throughout NH.

The mission of the New Hampshire Food Bank (NHFB) is to feed hungry people by soliciting and effectively distributing grocery products and perishable foods; to offer innovative programs through a statewide network of approved agencies; to advocate for systemic change; and to educate the public about the root causes and solutions to the problem of hunger in New Hampshire.

11/01/2026

🎉 Heartfelt thanks to the incredible volunteers from Allstate and NCAB Group!

Last week, 30 dedicated volunteers from both organizations teamed up to support an exciting new initiative designed to connect patients experiencing food insecurity with food and helpful resources.

Together, they assembled more than 500 food insecurity bags, each packed with items such as saltine crackers, macaroni, canned vegetables, and instant oatmeal. The bags also included recipe resources to help recipients create simple, nourishing meals with the ingredients provided.

These care packages will be distributed through hospital partners to patients in need, helping ensure that individuals and families have access to both food and practical tools during challenging times.

Thank you, Allstate and NCAB Group, for helping us turn compassion into action and making a meaningful difference for our neighbors across New Hampshire. 💙

10/31/2026

🎃Halloween is perfect for spooky stories, but not frightfully false information. Don’t let SNAP myths haunt New Hampshire – be a ghost AND myth buster by sharing the following facts!

🏠 The average NH SNAP household is home to two residents making $1,804/month or less in net income. That’s only $21,648 annually after taxes and deductions.

📆 In FY24, NH SNAP neighbors received an average of $155 in monthly benefits, which was just $5.50 a day.

👪 Of the 41,000 NH households receiving SNAP in FY24, nearly a third (31.3%) included children and nearly two-thirds (65%) included an elderly individual or an individual with a disability. The remaining households comprised of neighbors experiencing temporary hardship, as the average SNAP certification period was 9 months. While overcoming life’s unexpected challenges, like being laid off from work or caring for a loved one undergoing treatment, SNAP ensured our neighbors continued access to food.

The terrifying truth: Only 32% of eligible households receive SNAP in New Hampshire. This represents 75,857 Granite Staters—about 5.4% of our population, the third-lowest participation share in the nation. Not only is SNAP a vital program for neighbors experiencing food insecurity, but it is also critical to food distribution as for every meal we supply, SNAP provides 9.

To learn more and join our advocacy network: https://nhfoodbank.org/what-we-do/snap-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/snap-advocacy/

10/30/2026

📣 New Hampshire’s General Election is THIS Tuesday, November 3rd! You can check voter registration status, locate your polling place, and find a sample ballot by visiting this website: https://app.sos.nh.gov/viphome. Happy voting! 🇺🇸 🗳

10/29/2026

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission's Thirteenth Annual Distiller's Showcase is taking place next week, and NH Food Bank Executive Director, Elsy Cipriani joined Mark Roy from the NH Liquor Commission New Hampshire Liquor & W**e Outlet, and Marga, host of WZID Manchester 's Eye on NH program to talk about this much-anticipated annual event and our special partnership as the nonprofit beneficiary.
🎙Listen to the interview here: https://wzid.com/news/042240-eye-on-nh-distillers-showcase-nh-food-bank-2026/

They talked about why events such as the Distiller's Showcase are so helpful to the Food Bank, as the nonprofit beneficiary, in ensuring we can distribute food (20 million lbs last year) to every corner of the state. As Elsy notes, everything is more expensive this year. Our neighbors across the state are struggling with skyrocketing food and gas prices, and the need for food assistance is rising.

The Distiller's Showcase has raised nearly $750,000 over the past 5 years for the New Hampshire Food Bank, helping provide nutritious food to our neighbors while supporting innovative programs that address the root causes of hunger across New Hampshire.

When you purchase tickets to events such as Distiller's Showcase, you support the NH Food Bank. Join us on November 5 for an unforgettable evening celebrating exceptional spirits, featuring tastings from renowned distillers, delicious bites from some of New Hampshire's favorite restaurants, and exciting silent and live auctions.

🎟 To learn more and purchase tickets, visit:
https://distillersshowcase.com

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission's Thirteenth Annual Distiller's Showcase is presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka and benefiting the New Hampshire Food Bank! Thank you to our event sponsors:
✨ Master Distiller's Sponsor: Bellman Jewelers, Inc.
🚗 Safe Ride Home Sponsor: Brown-Forman Brands
💧 Water Sponsor: Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

10/28/2026

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY UPDATE – PLEASE SHARE
The NH Food Bank's regularly scheduled drive-thru mobile food pantry is headed to Colebrook on Wednesday, November 4. Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to please join us.
✅Date: November 4th
✅Time: 12pm– 1:30pm (while supplies last)
✅Address: NH Liquor & W**e Outlet, 16 Metallak Pl, Colebrook, NH 03576
Can't make it?
📍Check out our Food Map of 400+ food pantries & soup kitchens that we partner with across NH, where you can find local food assistance: https://nhfoodbank.org/find-food/food-map/
🚚See our upcoming Mobile Food Pantry events (check back for more dates): https://nhfoodbank.org/find-food/mobile-food-pantry-schedule/
Support our work to nourish our neighbors across NH: https://nhfoodbank.org/get-involved/donate/

10/27/2026

What does food insecurity have to do with health? Everything.

That's why we were excited to host a group of nursing students from River Valley Community College in Claremont, who recently completed a project on the effects of food insecurity on health and well-being.

During their visit, students learned about the New Hampshire Food Bank's programs, resources, and partnerships that help connect people experiencing hunger with nutritious food and support services. They also explored how healthcare providers can play a role in identifying and addressing food insecurity among their patients.

Providing nutrition education and promoting access to healthy food are key parts of our mission, and we're always inspired to meet future healthcare professionals who are passionate about caring for the whole person.

💙 Thank you for visiting and for your commitment to building healthier communities.

10/26/2026

Recently, part of our team had the pleasure of visiting Sunnycrest Farm in Londonderry, alongside the NH Food Alliance. 🍎🍏

It was a fantastic tour and experience, allowing us to connect with local agricultural partners and learn more about the innovative ways farms like Sunnycrest are contributing to our shared goal of increasing access to nutritious food in New Hampshire.

Thank you to the NH Food Alliance and the dedicated team at Sunnycrest Farm for such an insightful day.

10/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our partner agency, the Bedford NH Community Food Pantry!

We are proud to celebrate Jason and Kathleen Piracini, volunteer managers at the pantry, as recipients of the 2026 BrightLeaf NH Good Samaritan Award, recognizing their outstanding commitment to serving their community.

Our Senior Agency Relations Coordinator, Stacey Garron, was honored to attend the October 8 awards dinner and join in recognizing the incredible impact of dedicated leaders like Jason and Kat.

BrightLeaf, formally known as Pastoral Counseling Services, has been providing counseling services to the community for over 30 years. Each year, through their Good Samaritan Awards celebration, they recognize and honor a group of individuals and organizations whose work strengthens communities.

They honored Jason and Kat as "the backbone of the Bedford Food Pantry," noting that they "stock shelves, manage donations, oversee volunteers, deliver food to clients, and treat each person with dignity and respect." The Bedford Community Food Pantry is located inside Bedford Presbyterian Church NH and is a program of the Bedford NH Lions Club.

Kat and Jason, thank you for your partnership and for the compassion, generosity, and service you bring to the fight against hunger every day. 💙

10/24/2026

💙 “Coming to a food bank is very important... There's nothing really extra anymore.”

As food costs and everyday expenses continue to stretch household budgets, more of our neighbors are turning to Mobile Food Pantries for support.

During the NH Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry in Claremont, Sid shares a reality many families are facing: "The available funds have been outstripped by the cost of things."

There's often little room left in the budget for anything extra. Access to free groceries can help bridge the gap and make a meaningful difference.

🚚 Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and partners who help us bring food directly to communities across New Hampshire.

You can help create change. Join the New Hampshire Food Bank's nonpartisan advocacy network and lend your voice to policies that support food security for older adults and all Granite Staters.
🔗 https://nhfoodbank.org/get-involved/advocacy/

10/23/2026

This week, the New Hampshire Food Bank joined legislative, business, and community partners from across the state for the inaugural meeting of the SNAP Study Commission.

Established through SB 615, the commission was created to study the use and regulation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in New Hampshire. We're proud that NH Food Bank Executive Director Elsy Cipriani was elected chair of the commission to serve among a diverse group of stakeholders.

During the meeting, Elsy reinforced an important reality: people experiencing food insecurity want to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. The issue is often not preference, but affordability and access.

As New Hampshire's only food bank, we look forward to working with elected officials to strengthen food security and ensure SNAP continues to effectively support Granite Staters.

Interested in advocating for policies that help end hunger in New Hampshire? Learn more and get involved: https://nhfoodbank.org/get-involved/advocacy/

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Address

700 E Industrial Park Drive
Manchester, NH
03109

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16036699725

Website

https://nhfoodbank.org/

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