Food Resources

SEACOAST AREA FOOD PANTRIES

As of November 3, 2025 two judges had ruled that SNAP beneficiaries must receive their benefits; and the Federal government announced that only half the usual amount will be processed and that loading EBT cards will take time.

In the meantime, the New Hampshire has partnered with the New Hampshire Food Bank to set up a fleet of state-funded mobile food pantries, just for SNAP recipients. 

The pantries will open Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at these specific times and locations, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. 

  • In Manchester, at Comcast, 676 Island Pond Road, on Nov. 13, from 1 to 6 p.m.
  • In Concord, at New Hampshire Technical Institute, 31 College Drive, on Nov. 20, from 1 to 6 p.m.
  • In Portsmouth, at Gosling Meadows, 36 Wedgewood Road, on Nov. 5, Nov. 12, and Nov. 19, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., and Nov. 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
  • In Dover, at Whittier Falls, 50 Whittier St., on Nov. 4 and Nov. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m.
  • In Hampton, at the municipal lot, 30 High St., on Nov. 6 and Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • In Raymond, at Lamprey Health Center, 128 NH-27, on Nov. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m.
  • In Rochester, at Grace Church, 57 Wakefield St., on Nov. 25, from noon to 3 p.m.
  • In Seabrook, at Seabrook RVA, 17 Cimarron Drive, on Nov. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. or at Seabrook Recreation, 311 Lafayette Road, on Nov. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m.
  • In Somersworth, at the Tucker’s Parking Lot, 250 Indian Brook Drive, on Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon.
  • In Laconia, at Lakes Region Community College, 379 Belmont Road, on Nov. 6, from 1 to 6 p.m.
  • In Plymouth, at Tenney Mountain, 151 Tenney Mountain Road, on Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • In Keene, at the Keene Department of Public Works, 330 Marlborough St., on Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 22, and Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon.
  • In Conway, at Ham Ice Arena, 87 West Main St., on Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • In Woodsville, at Walmart, 4901 Dartmouth College Highway, on Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • In Claremont, at Runnings, 403 Washington St., on Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Additionally, the state and food bank are offering food bag pickups at the following locations and recurring times:

  • In Manchester, at the Families in Transition Food Pantry, 176 Lake Avenue, on Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • In Nashua, at the Nashua Soup Kitchen, 2 Quincy St., on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • In Concord, at the Christ the King Church, 67 South State St., on Saturdays, from 9 to 11 a.m.
  • In Berlin, at the New Hampshire Food Bank Warehouse, 92 Jericho Road, on Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • In Colebrook, at North Country Missions, 16 Hill Ave., on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m.
  • In North Conway, at Vaughan Food Pantry, 2503 White Mountain Highway, on Tuesdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
  • In Claremont, at Claremont Food Pantry, 51 Central St., on Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • In Lebanon, at Listen Food Pantry, 60 Hanover St., on Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

As a result of the Federal government shutdown New Hampshire is partnering with NH Food Bank to Expand Mobile Pantries for SNAP Recipients; WIC Updates

SNAP: The State of New Hampshire has developed a contingency plan to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by the federal government shutdown. DHHS and the NH Department of Education are also reaching out to families in our school communities to notify them that the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs, which provide free and reduced meals to children each school day, continue to be available for eligible families. For more information on these programs, please visit the National School Lunch Program website. Those who want to support the work can make a donation or explore volunteer opportunities. 

WIC: The State has also announced it had secured additional funding to sustain food benefits for the 13,000 people in New Hampshire participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) until at least November 7.  However, the four local WIC Agencies including Community Action Partnership Hillsborough & Rockingham Counties, are now closed, WIC participants can continue to receive benefits and food balances on the WIC Shopper app or by calling 1-855-279-0680. Anyone with additional questions can call DHHS at 1-800-942-4321. 

For more information about WIC and SNAP, please visit the SNAP and WIC Federal Shutdown Information page. 

Additional resources are available for people experiencing food insecurity, including the City's welfare office and local food pantries -- see list and links below. 

Locally, these food pantries are distributing:

Gather Food Pantry & Mobile Markets 

124 Heritage Ave. Unit 3  (603) 436-0641

Gather has several different options to use for food including their Pantry Market (a welcoming supermarket setting at no cost to you), Mobile Markets (fresh produce and nutritious staple foods in an outdoor farmers’ market setting), the Fresh Foods Bus (a mobile pantry that provides fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods), and the Meals for Kids program (provides healthy meals and snacks when school is not in session.) Click on each link for more information on each of their options. Have questions? 

*Please note that residents or employees of NH and ME are welcome to utilize Gather’s programs. If you are a MA resident looking for assistance, please visit Project Bread to learn about all of the resources available in MA. 

Pantry Hours: Mon – Th 10AM -5PM; Fri: 10AM-2PM

 

Operation Blessing Food Pantry

600 A Lafayette Rd   (603) 430-8561

Operation Blessing’s Community Food Pantry offers fresh produce and pantry staples, as well as household essentials in a store-like environment. 

Shopping hours: Wed, Th, Fri: 10AM – 12PM; 1PM-4PM and Sat: 9AM – 12PM 

 

Salvation Army Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen

272 Rockland St   (603) 436-2606 call for appointment 

 

NH Food Bank 

FOOD MAP searchable map by city/town to find NH Food Bank partner agencies, like food pantries, soup kitchens and more

Mobile Food Pantry Schedule (updated monthly) 

 

Welfare Department – City of Portsmouth 

1 Junkins Ave   (603) 610-7267 or Welfare@portsmouthnh.gov 

For those who qualify, food vouchers are available – contact the Welfare Department to complete an intake application. 

 

FREE SERVED MEALS

 

Seacoast Community Lunch at Middle Street Baptist Church

18 Court St 

Seacoast Community Lunch is held every Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on the lower level of the Middle Street Baptist Church in the heart of Portsmouth. 

 

Common Table at St. John’s Episcopal Church

100 Chapel St  (603) 436-8283

The Common Table hosts a community breakfast every Monday from 6:30AM to 8:30AM and lunch every Thursday from 12:00PM to 1PM.

 

Recovery Church Meal Program at the First United Methodist Church

129 Miller Ave   (603) 498-3348

Recovery Church hosts a community dinner every Wednesday from 6PM to 7PM at the First United Methodist Church. 

 

Rockingham Nutrition and Meals on Wheels at the Portsmouth Senior Center

125 Cottage St   (603) 766-4448

Rockingham Nutrition serves community luncheons for adults 60 years of age and older Monday – Friday. Call 603-766-4448 for more information and to reserve your meal. 

For home delivered meals, call 603-766-4448 for more information. 

Veterans Day November 11: Free Meals for Active Duty Military and Veterans at Fleury Group restaurants, including the GOAT and the Green Elephant in Portsmouth and Wally's and Bernie's Beach Bar in Hampton.