Food pantries in Merrimack New Hampshire.
The region is supported by a number of churches and food pantries. Low income families in Merrimack County New Hampshire and people who are struggling can contact one of the locations listed below for information. Many of the free food banks are open limited hours, and individuals can only receive help from the pantry as supplies last. While the exact amount and type of services will vary for each Merrimack food bank, some of what can be provided is as follows. Many provide assistance with Christmas gifts & food baskets, clothing, meals and much more. Many locations also have a clothing closet that distributes free or low cost, donated, clean clothes for work or school. Programs are usually open to Merrimack County families in need regardless of background. Aid is always limited based on funding and donations from the community. Visitors to many of the food pantries and churches are given 6 meals worth of food per visit, or can only stop by once every few months. Demand can also fluctuate, and many centers require clients to call ahead for an appointment. Call one of the pantries below for information and/or referrals.
First Baptist Church
Food pantry address - 88 West Main Street Bradford, New Hampshire 03221 Phone number is (603) 938-5313
Centerpoint Pantry
Location is 20 N State Street Concord, NH 03301 Call for service (603) 224-7427
Belknap/Merrimack County Community Action Program
Main office is 2 Industrial Park Drive, Building #2 Concord, NH 03301 (603) 225-6880 Assistance programs offered on site are extensive. Apply for aid such as LIHEAP or rent, and also food items. Get an extensive listing of local charity organizations and food banks in Merrimack County.
Centerpoint Pantry
Address is 20 N State Street Concord, New Hampshire 03301 (603) 224-7427 for service
Boscawen Congregational Church
- High Street
Boscawen, NH 03303
Concord City Office, Concord Human Services
247 Pleasant Street, Ste. 1 Concord, NH 03301 Phone number (603) 225-8575 Towns in Merrimack County, including Concord, can provide qualified individuals with information on and access to emergency assistance, including food and social services. Read more on public assistance in
West Congregational Church
Address - 499 North State Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone number is (603) 224-4142
First Congregational Church of Concord
177 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301-5039 They offer an onsite shelter (call (603) 225-5491) as well as a pantry. The churches phone number is (603) 225-9248
Friends Of Forgotten Children
Location is 224 Bog Road Concord, NH 03301 Dial (603) 753-4801
Gospel Light Food Pantry
Location is 124 L Hall Concord, New Hampshire 03302 Phone number - (603) 225-7373
Rise Again Outreach
- Staniels Road, Ste. 5
Concord, NH 03307 Toll free (800) 266-5017
- soup kitchen is also on site.
Salvation Army – Concord NH
Main address is 58 Clinton Street Concord, New Hampshire 03301 (603) 225-5586 Runs a variety of social services and assistance programs for the low income. Some may have limited financial assistance for paying expenses such as rent or heating bills. However most of the aid is non-monetary, and includes items such as food, clothing, meals, and shelter. St John The Evangelist Parish, St Vincent De Paul Food Pantry Main pantry address - 72 South Main Street Concord, NH 03301 Administrative number is (603) 225-1122
St Paul's Episcopal Church
- Centre Street
Concord, NH 03302 Service/Intake is (603) 224-2523 Volunteers and other from the church distribute emergency food boxes, Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, and other aid. Referrals are also provided. Christ The King Parish - St Vincent De Paul Food Pantry Location is 135 North State Street Concord, NH 03301 Runs a food pantry for the low income. Perishable food, canned goods, vegetables and other resources are offered. St. Peter's Church is also part of this network. Phone (603) 225-4331
First Congregational Church
Location is 6 Stark Highway North Dunbarton, NH 03045 Main number is (603) 774-3208
Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry
Address is 237 Central Street Franklin, NH 03235 Call (603) 934-2662 for hours of food distribution.
Henniker Food Pantry
- Western Avenue
Henniker, New Hampshire 03242 Service/Intake is (603) 428-6015
Loudon Congregational Church
Church Street
Loudon, NH 03307 (603) 783-9478
Loudon Food Pantry
- Chichester Road, Unit D
Loudon, New Hampshire 03307 Dial the pantry at (603) 724-9731 The charity also provides cleaning supplies. Free groceries may be combined with soap, laundry detergent, hygiene items, and similar supplies. South Newbury Union Church that is located on Village Road Newbury, NH 03255 (603) 938-5369 Service/Intake They may also serve free Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter meals.
Mmaculate Conception Church
- Bonney Street
Penacook, NH 03303
United Church of Penacook
Address is 21 Merrimack Street Penacook, New Hampshire 03303 Main number (603) 753-4072
- regional Feeding America affiliate for Merrimack County can be reached at 603.669.9725. This center can offer referrals to USDA programs (free school lunches and senior food), emergency pantries, and much more.
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