Food Donations

These are the food pantries and soup kitchens that we have contacted and accept fresh foods, including produce, that you may have in excess from your garden or farm, in addition to nonperishable goods. The list is arranged alphabetically by state and by town.

Resources

• Giving Gardens Network – A network of home gardeners, farmers and organizations that are working to encourage and support the donation of fresh food, grown locally in New Hampshire, to food pantries and shelters.
• Plant a Row for the Hungry, Seacoast – A community-based program that encourages individual and community gardeners to plant and donate an extra row of produce in support of local food pantries and food relief organizations. Contact: Kim Truesdale, 603-502-3602, kim@5210StepsUp.org
• Maine Harvest for Hunger – Maine Cooperative Extension
• New Hampshire Food Bank
• Good Shepherd Food Bank – Maine
• Table of Plenty – Community kitchens providing meals at no charge; locations in York, Berwick and Kittery.
• Food Providers Network – A group of food pantries and soup kitchens, along with support organizations and volunteers, who provide emergency food for residents of New Hampshire and Southern Maine; includes directory of food providors searchable by zip code.
• Partners for a Hunger-Free York County – A coalition of organizations and individuals working together to sustainably increase and improve access to fresh, healthy food for those who need it in York County.
• Ample Harvest – A national website helping gardeners to find nearby pantries to share their harvest with; searchable database.
• Fruitshare – An initiative to find a home for surplus orchard fruit.
• Community Gleaning: A How To Guide – Prepared by the Vermont Food Bank, a way to harvest excess farm produce for distribution to those in need.

 

Maine

BERWICK: Table of Plenty Food Kitchen

Location: School Street (Route 9), Berwick, ME
Hours: Wednesdays, 5–6 p.m.
Contact: Chris Stolpe, (207) 698-9771
Donations: Call ahead to confirm they accept donations of fresh food.

KITTERY: Footprints Food Pantry

Location: 37 Old Post Road (corner of Route 103), POB 246 (mailing address), Kittery, ME 03904
Hours: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Contact: Barbara Fernald, (207) 439-4673
Donations: They accept all fresh produce donations. Open for drop-offs Tuesdays at 8–10:30 a.m., and Wednesdays at 8 a.m.–1 p.m., or call ahead to set up a time. Wednesday is actual distribution day for clients. [5/11]

KITTERY: Table of Plenty Food Kitchen

Location: 114 Brave Boat Harbor Road, Kittery, ME
Hours: Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Contact: Kari Prichard, (207) 363-8163
Donations: Call ahead to confirm they accept donations of fresh food.

NORTH BERWICK: New Covenant Baptist Church Food Pantry

Location: Baptist Church, 285 Maple Street, North Berwick, ME 03906
Hours: Mondays, 4–6 p.m.
Contact: Mary Craig, (207) 676-4001
Donations: Will accept accept fresh, packaged, canned and frozen food; shelf stable items like winter squash, potatoes, onions, some carrots. They do not have refrigerator space for perishables. Drop off food items Mondays 2:30–6 p.m. Call ahead to deliver food on other days of the week. Servicing 150 clients a month; last Thanksgiving boxed 100 dinners. [4/11]

YORK: Table of Plenty Community Kitchen

Location: 1st Parish Church, York Street, York, ME 03909
Hours: Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m.; 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 10–11:30 a.m.
Contact: Jackie Alwin, (207) 676-0943
Donations: They cannot accept large donations because they do not have refrigerator space or the capacity to process copious amounts of fresh produce. Drop off time is during hours of operation (see above).

YORK: York Community Food Pantry

Location: 38 Woodbridge Road (behind Fazio’s Restaurant), PO Box 243, York, ME 03909
Hours: Thursdays, 12:30–3 p.m.
Contact: Pat Whalen, (207) 351-1928
Website: www.ycsame.org/FoodPantry.aspx
Donations: Food can be donated on Thursdays from 8–11:30 a.m, or by appointment. Call ahead to confirm they accept fresh food. [4/11]

 

Massachusetts

AMESBURY: Our Neighbor’s Table

Location: Main Street Congregational Church, Main Street, Amesbury, MA 01913
Mailing Address: PO Box 592,
 Amesbury, MA 01913
Website: www.ourneighborstable.org
Hours: Food Pantry:
Last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m.–12 noon; Meal’s Program:
Wednesdays, 4–6:30 pm
Contact: Lindsey Haight, Executive Director, and Joan Bukoskey, Assistant Director; office: (978) 388-1907; Emergency Food Hotline: (978) 835-3016
Donations: Accepts fresh produce, but please call in advance. [4/11]

New Hampshire

DOVER: CERV (Christian Emergency Response Volunteers)

Location: CERV Thrift Shop, 96 New Rochester Rd, Dover, NH 03878
Hours: Open daily, Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Contact: Kelly Wilson, (603) 516-2378
Donations: Accepting all food donations. They just got refrigeration and would love fresh foods maybe once a week delivered anytime while they are open. [4/11]

DOVER: Dover Food Pantry

Location: 1 Silver Street, Dover, NH 03820
Hours: Thursdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; will deliver food in extenuating circumstances
Contact: JoAnn Gorman, (603) 742-2929; Darren Janakis, (603) 498-1790
Donations: Accepting all food donations. People can drop off food from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursdays; if necessary, appointments can arranged for individuals to donate food. They have refrigeration, and most of their clients have refrigeration and love fresh foods. They have received some local foods from Emery Farms and a few Dover farms at various times. [4/11]

DOVER: Seymour Osman Snack & Meal Program

Location: Seymour Osman Community Center, 40 Hampshire Circle, Dover, NH 03820
Website: www.dhasocc.org
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Contact: Cindi Wiggins, Site and Volunteer Coordinator, (603) 749-6692, ext. 3
Donations: Accepting all types; the more variety we can introduce to the kids the better. Drop-off is fine. We are an after-school program that are trying to provide healthy snacks and meals to at risk youth. [4/11]

DURHAM: Cornucopia Food Pantry

The United Campus Ministry to the University of New Hampshire, serving the UNH Community
Location: Waysmeet Center (United Campus Ministry), 15 Mill Road, Durham, NH 03824
Website: www.cornucopia.unh.edu
Hours: Cornucopia Food Pantry is open two days a week during the school year, on Wednesdays, from 4–5:30 p.m., and Fridays from 12 noon–5 p.m., and by appointment. From June 1st to September 1st, we are open Wednesdays from 4–5:30 p.m. If you need a different time to visit, please call or email us with your specific time needs.
Contact: Larry Brickner-Wood, 603-862-1165 or Larry.Brickner-Wood @ unh.edu or Waysmeet @ comcast.net, Lisa Ciccotelli 603-862-0079
Donations: Online list includes all types of fresh vegetables (e.g. onions, squash, carrots, corn, peppers, potatoes), dairy (eggs, milk, cheese), fresh fruit, herbs and spices. We also accept meat, cereal, bread, nuts, flour, healthy snacks, juice, water, and all types of non-food items such as paper goods, household items, etc. Items from local farms and gardens are welcome! Donors do not need to call head, and also, our offices are open every weekday and for more hours than the pantry itself is open, so we can still accept donations when the pantry is closed. We also have some garden spots available for community and shopper use, and welcome visitors of all types to help us out in any way! [4/11]

DURHAM: St. Thomas More Food Pantry

Location: Church of St. Thomas More, 6 Madbury Rd., Durham, NH 03824
Hours: Thursdays, 4–6 p.m.
Contact: Cindy Racic, (603) 781-0945; Tom Dolan, (603) 659-7162; or Church Office, (603) 868-2666
Donations: All food accepted. Can just drop off;  if you need to try to drop off before 4 p.m., call the office to see if someone will be available. [4/11]

EPPING: Epping Bible Baptist Church Food Pantry

Location: Epping Bible Baptist Church, 243 Route 27, Epping, NH 03042
Hours: 2nd & 3rd Friday of the month, 1–2:30 p.m.; if extra week in the month, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Friday of the month, 1–2:30 p.m.
Contact: Loretta Sygowski, (603) 679-5841
Donations: All food accepted. They have refrigeration, and prefer people to call ahead on either the Wednesday or Thursday before they serve food, and can meet people for food deliveries. [4/11]

EXETER: Exeter Congregational Church Food Pantry

Location: 21 Front Street, Exeter, NH 03833
Website: www.congchurchexeter.org
Hours: Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Contact: Liz Dodge, coordinator, (603) 772-4216
Donations: There is not any cold storage for it, so they only accept donations of canned items, dried pastas, etc. The church office manager is willing to accept a limited amount of fresh food Mondays before 2 p.m., or Tuesdays between 9–9:30 a.m. for distribution on Tuesdays; contact: Renay Allen, (603) 772-4216, office @ exetercongchurch. [4/11]

EXETER: St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry

Location: Michael House, 11 Linden Street, Exeter, NH 03833
Website: www.svdpexeter.com
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday, 7–8 p.m.; Wednesday, 1–2 p.m.
Contact: Phone: (603) 772-3916, Ext 15; Fax: (603) 778-2243; Email: svdp@svdpexeter.com
Donations: Non-perishables preferred but they have freezer space and a small amount of refrigeration (e.g. eggs). Website is updated to show a list of current needs. The Michael House is normally open from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday–Thursday, and closed Fridays. The entry way in the rear of the building is protected from the elements and thus can hold a certain amount of canned/boxed goods if the house is closed after hours. If you have frozen goods, please call beforehand to coordinate. For large amounts they have a van and a driver available, call beforehand to coordinate. They’ve taken surplus fresh produce from local farms but ask that you deliver on Mondays and Tuesdays please. If there are questions, please call and leave a message, and they will get back to you promptly. [4/11]

FARMINGTON: Interfaith Food Pantry

Location: First Congregational Church, 400 Main Street, Farmington, NH 03835
Hours: Last Saturday of each month, 9:30–10:30 a.m. (except no distribution in August)
Contact: Donald A. Marble, (603) 755-3764, sdmarble @ metrocast.net
Donations: Prefers that food is donated no earlier than the last Tuesday of the month. They would be able to handle a limited amount of fresh produce only once a month on the last Saturday of the month. Serves the towns of Farmington and Middleton. Please call ahead. [4/11]

FREMONT: Fremont Food Pantry

Location: Fremont Town Hall, 295 Main Street, Fremont, NH 03044
Website: www.fremont.nh.gov
Hours: By appointment
Contact: Kathy Arsenault, (603) 895-1162, or Stephanie Sim-Vallierre, (603) 895-4454
Donations: All food accepted. Drop off during normal business for the Fremont Town Hall, or call for after-hours drop off. [4/11]

NEW DURHAM: New Durham Food Pantry

Location: 174 Valley Road, New Durham, NH 03855
Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 12 – 1 p.m.
Contact: Eileen Barry, work: (603) 859-7000, home: (603) 859-5761, cell: (603) 817-0372
Donations: All food accepted, please call ahead.They have one refrigerator and three freezers. They have help who would also be able to prepare tomatoes or other fresh produce to freeze for the winter. [4/11]

NEWMARKET: Newmarket Community Church Food Pantry

Location: 10 N. Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857
Hours: Thursdays, 6–8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Contact: Pam Larson, (603) 659-3892 or admin @ nmktcomchurch.com
Donations: All types; recently got a freezer so would love fresh produce or meats. Call ahead or just drop off during open hours. [4/11]

NOTTINGHAM: Nottingham Food Pantry

Location: Town Municipal Bldg., State Road (Rte. 152), Nottingham, NH 03290
Hours: Third Thursdays, 6–7 p.m.
Contact: Chilli Tennis, (603) 679-5209
Donations: All donations accepted, please call ahead.

PORTSMOUTH: A Common Table

Location: St. John Episcopal Church, 101 Chapel St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Website: www.stjohnsnh.org
Hours: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.; meal served from noon to 1 p.m.
Contact: Judy Roberts, (603) 778-2357, lj7222 @ comcast.net; or Suzi Raeside, (207) 439-3133, suziraeside @ gmail.net
Donations: Area chefs draw up the menu before each Thursday. They would accept produce of any kind and can store some of it in a pantry (onions, potatoes, etc.) and some in the refrigerator or put it out for the diners to take home. Call ahead or just drop off during open hours. Serving 150 people each week, mostly homeless and low income plus seniors. [4/11]

PORTSMOUTH: Emergency Food Pantry – Operation Blessing, Inc.

Location: 600-A Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours: Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Contact: Terry Towner, (603) 430-8561, ext. 105, or email food @ theobnh.org.
Donations: They can receive only small amounts of produce upon approval. Please call ahead. They have limited fridge capacity. [4/11]

PORTSMOUTH: The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry

Location: 15 Middle Street (next to Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Cafe), Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 4–6 p.m. only (volunteers onsite in kitchen)
Contact: Laura O’Brien, office secretary, (603) 436-2606 or Laura.P.O’Brien @ use.salvationarmy.org; Debora Coolidge, Debora.Coolidge @ usesalvationarmy.org
Donations: All donations accepted. Calling ahead helps them plan, but may drop off without calling. They thank you for your interest in helping the Salvation Army’s Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry offer fresh produce to those that come to us for food. They would like to receive whatever donations are available. [4/11]

PORTSMOUTH: The Seacoast Family Food Pantry

Location: 7 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth NH 03801 (in city hall complex)
Website: www.seacoastfamilyfoodpantry.org
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 3–6 p.m.
Contact: Diane Giese, (603) 436-6161; Margie Parker (603) 436-0641
Donations: They accept all food and personal care donations. Food donations are welcome to be dropped off at the agency during pantry hours. [6/11]

PORTSMOUTH: Seacoast Mental Health Consumer Alliance, Inc. (Seacoast Consumer Alliance)

Location: 544 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday & Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Contact: Charlotte Duquette or Kathleen McNeill, (603) 427-6966
Donations: Accepts all food donations.

RAYMOND: New Life (Assembly of God) Food Pantry

Location: Route 156 (84 Nottingham Rd), Raymond, NH 03106
Website: www.newliferaymond.org
Hours: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 3:15–5:30 p.m., first come first served. Bread and pastry pickup every Sunday morning available 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m..
Contact: Laurie Comp 603-365-6909.
Donations: Any and all types accepted. Call ahead or just drop off during open hours. Serving approximately 30 families. [4/11]

RAYMOND: Raymond Community Action Food Pantry

Location: 55 Prescott Rd., Raymond, NH 03077
Website: www.rcaction.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Contact: Cathy Sloane, (603) 895-2303, csloane @ rcaction.org
Donations: All donations accepted. Can just drop off but call just in case.

SEABROOK: Seacoast Community Action Food Pantry

Location: 683 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, NH 03874
Website: www.rcaction.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Contact: Renae Brown, (603) 474-3507 or rbrown @rcaction.org
Donations: Fruit and vegetables with a good shelf life. Call ahead (603) 474-3507. [4/11]

SEABROOK: Seabrook Community Table (Soup Kitchen)

Location: 867 Lafayette Rd, Seabrook, NH 03874
Contact: Joyce Addison, 603-474-9608
Hours: Monday & Thursday, Church of Christ, 5–6 p.m.; Tuesday, Trinity Parish House, 5–6 p.m.

SANBORNVILLE: Greater Wakefield Food Pantry

Location: 132 Meadow Street, Sanbornville, NH
Hours: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., 5–7 p.m.
Contact: Janet Miller (603) 522-5058 (home) or (603) 522-3094 (pantry)
Donations: Accepting all types of fresh food, call ahead. Wakefield Food Pantry, accepts fresh produce and have had local farmers donate as well as the pantry sending pickers to farms. In addition, they pick up twice a week at Hannaford the produce that they need to remove from their supply. When they install their walk-in refrigerator/freezer, they will able to better accept donations.