Allenstown Welfare
Allenstown Town Hall
16 School St.
Allenstown, NH 03275
Mission: We identify needy Allenstown families and children and put their gift requests on Christmas tree ornaments in the Town Hall lobby for folks who want to purchase gifts for them.
Service Area: Allenstown
Children/Teen Items: Anything new and appropriate for boys and girls between newborn and 16. Winter boots are always highly prized.
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates to book stores or art supply stores are a big hit.
Delivery Address: See Above
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Dec. 16, 2010
Contact Information: Diane O’Callaghan, 486.4276, allenstownwelfare@comcast.net.
Blueberry Express Day Care
8 Catamount St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
Mission: To provide quality child care in a nurturing environment dedicated to providing care for those children in the greatest of needs; it is our goal to foster the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of those in our program.
Service Area: Pittsfield, Barnstead, Chichester and Epsom.
Children/Teen Items: Age appropriate toys for children ages 18 months to 6 years old for boys and girls. Clothing in sizes 18 months to 8 years for boys and girls.
Gift Certificates: Gift cards to stores for groceries or gas would help our families.
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Dec. 20, 2010
Contact Information: Sarah Blackwood, 435.6149, goodhue15@hotmail.com.
Bow Human Services
10 Grandview Road
Bow, NH 03304
Mission: To provide interim assistance with basic needs for those who do not have the resources to meet these needs and encourage community involvement in addressing issues to help break the cycle of poverty.
Service Area: Bow
Food Basket/Food Items: Non-perishable food items.
Children/Teen Items: Warm clothing for boys and girls sizes 12 months to teen. Hats, mittens and coats as well.
Adult/Senior Items: Personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, hand cream, toothpaste, shaving cream, disposable razors etc.
Gift Certificates: Teenagers are requesting Steeplegate Mall gift cards as well as automotive gift cards and gas cards.
Contact Information: Deb Bourbeau, 228.1187 ext. 19, creativebow@aol.com.
Bradford Area Community Center
134 E. Main St.
Bradford
Mission: BACC is dedicated to providing services that enhance the lives of all area residents, in a convenient, safe and supportive environment. Using a multi-generational approach, the BACC offers services and activities for socialization, education, recreation, and physical and emotional healthcare.
Service Area: Bradford, Newbury, Sutton, Contoocook, Warner, E. Washington, Webster
Food Basket/Food Items: Fresh produce, fruits, meats and sweets
Children/Teen Items: General toys, blankets, warm clothing, sleds, snow shoes, socks, gloves and hats.
Adult/Senior Items: Personal care items, warm blankets, socks, gloves, hats, things to help folks stay busy while shut-in.
Gift Certificates: Food vouchers (Market Basket or other stores), fuel vouchers, gas stations, phone services (TDS) for families that have unemployed persons, certificates to drug stores for medications they may no longer afford and for healthcare items.
Other Items: Wood for those who are unable to cut their own.
Deadline to Receive Gifts: December 13, 2010
Contact Information: Kate Dobrowski, 938.6228, bacc@mcttelecom.com
Casey Family Services – Family Strengthening
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH (on grounds of Franklin Middle School)
Mission: Casey Family Services is a child welfare agency serving the most vulnerable children and their families.
Service Area: Concord and Franklin
Food Basket/Food Items: Canned food and other non-perishable items.
Children/Teen Items: New or gently used winter clothing items, including coats, snow pants, hats, gloves and boots for children of all ages, from toddler to young adult. New, unwrapped toys, especially for older children are also welcome.
Adult/Senior Items: Winter clothing for young adults, especially single parents, including coats, gloves, hats and boots.
Delivery Address: 105 Loudon Road, Building #2, Concord, NH
Deadline to Receive Gifts: December 17, 2010
Contact Information: Kattie McKinnon, 934-3170, kmckinnon@caseyfamilyservices.org
Chichester Food Pantry
54 Main St.
Chichester, NH 03258
Mission: A food pantry offering the residents of Chichester with food assistance.
Service Area: Chichester residents only
Food Basket/Food Items: The pantry is in constant need of cleaning and laundry detergents, toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex and personal hygiene items for men and women.
Contact Information: Donna Chagnon, 798.5350, d_chagnon@tds.net
Child and Family Services – Circle of Parents
841 Central Street
Franklin, NH 03235
Mission: Child and Family Services is dedicated to advancing the well-being of children by providing an array of social services to strengthen family life and by promoting community commitment to the needs of children throughout New Hampshire.
Food Basket/Food Items: We have a family that could use a Christmas meal: either turkey or ham with the usual fixings.
Children/Teen Items: Battery-operated games, art supplies, Hannah Montana or Justin Bieber clock radio, winter boots (size 11 women’s), pants size 2x with elastic waistband, purple or pink long sleeve shirts size 2x (all for an 11 year old), deodorant, shampoo and conditioner.
Adult/Senior Items: Women’s size large shirts, pants or jeans size 12, deodorant, shampoo, and conditioner.
Gift Certificates: Wal-Mart
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Two weeks prior to Christmas
Contact Information: Joan Valk, 934.4885, valkj@cfsnh.org
Child and Family Services – Group Home
240 N. Main St.
Concord, NH 03301
Mission: Our program provides a safe and structured therapeutic environment for at risk adolescents in a community based setting.
Service Area: Concord, Manchester, Laconia & Franklin
Children/Teen Items: Teen magazines, music books, reading books, games, headphones, mittens, gloves, sheets, comforters and towels.
Gift Certificates: McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Wal-Mart, the mall and movie tickets
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Dec. 17, 2010
Contact Information: Angela Spinney, 518.4080, spinneya@cfsnh.org
Child and Family Services – Intensive Home-Based Services
PO Box 448
Manchester, NH 03105
Mission: Child and Family Services is dedicated to advancing the well-being of children by providing an array of social services to strengthen family life and by promoting community commitment to the needs of children throughout New Hampshire.
Service Area: Statewide
Children/Teen Items: For a 2- year-old girl (playdough, finger paint, 3T clothes, babies); for a 3 year-old-girl (Barbies, dress up stuff); for a 5-year-old boy (LEGOs, remote control monster truck); for a 7-year-old girl (craft stuff, learn to read books, babies); for a 9-year-old boy (wrestlers, LEGOs, anything Michael Jackson); size 6 diapers, and wipes.
Gift Certificates: Gas cards, grocery store cards, Walmart cards
Other Items: AA batteries
Delivery Address: 103 No. State Street, Concord, NH
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Two weeks prior to Christmas
Contact Information: Andrea Chrisstoffels, 518.4269, chrisstoffelsa@cfsnh.org
Child and Family Services – Transitional Living Program
103 North State Street
Concord, NH 03301
Mission: Child and Family Services is dedicated to advancing the well-being of children by providing an array of social services to strengthen family life and by promoting community commitment to the needs of children throughout New Hampshire.
Service Area: Statewide
Gift Certificates: Walmart, grocery stores or malls
Other Items: Hygiene products, bed in a bag, new twin mattresses, towels, pillows, couches and dressers.
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Two weeks prior to Christmas
Contact Information: Christina Miller, 518-4222, millerc@cfsnh.org
Horseshoe Pond Place Senior Resource Center
26 Commercial St., Suite 105
Concord, NH 03301
Mission: Horseshoe Pond Place Senior Center provides wellness programs that are open to all Concord area seniors, ages 60 and over.
Our programs include: a nutritionally balanced lunch, gentle exercise classes, as well as other social activities.
Service Area: Greater Concord area
Other Items: The HSPP Senior Center is in need of art supplies for watercolor and acrylic painting classes, such as artist paper and paints.
Deadline to Receive Gifts: January 2011
Contact Information: Polly Fife, 228-6956, pfife@bm-cap.org.
Pittsfield Area Senior Center
2 Industrial Park Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Mission: We promote independence and well-being for seniors through a healthy and active lifestyle, increased social interaction, and a sound nutrition program.
Service Area: Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom, Loudon and Pittsfield
Other Items: The Pittsfield Area Senior Center is interested in expanding our internet access. We would appreciate the donation of a broadband wireless internet router and laptop computers. If the laptops are used, please clean the hard drives of previous history. In addition a black and white laser printer to reduce printing costs. If used, provide installation software.
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities: Join us for our holiday celebrations! Help serve our holiday meal at noon on Dec. 9. On Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., help socialize during a holiday musical performance, serve lunch and socialize during a Yankee swap. Help serve our New Year’s luncheon at noon on Dec. 30.
Delivery Address: 74 Main Street, Pittsfield, NH
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Dec. 9 for volunteer opportunities.
Contact Information: Leslie
Vogt, 435-8482, lvogt@bm-cap.org
Community Bridges – Early Supports and Services
2 Whitney Road Concord, NH 03301
Mission: Community Bridges connects inpiduals with disabilities and heir families with resources that help them achieve positive growth and change. Early Supports and Services pogram provides evaluation, developmental therapies, parent education and support to children birth to age three with developmental delays and their families.
Service Area: Greater Merrimack County including: Allen stown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsboro, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster,Wilmot and Windsor
Gift Certificates: Needy families have a child under 2 with a disability. Gift cards allow the family to buy needed items like developmentally appropriate toys and winter wear such as coats, gloves and boots for all children in the family. We need $25 and $50 gift certificates to department stores like Walmart and Target. We provide assistance for 40-50 families.
Deadline: Dec. 17
Contact Information: Ellyn Schreiber, 225-4153 ext. 278, eschreiber@community bridgesnh.org
Concord Coalition to End Homelessness
Address: PO Box 3933 Concord, NH 03302
Mission: To provide a supportive and respectful environment to assist people who are homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless so they may work on immediate and/or long term issues which in turn will foster improved self- esteem and ability to change their life circumstances.
Service Area: Greater Concord area
Other Items: We have guests who are physically unable to walk to DHHS or the hospital due to surgery or pregnancy. We could use Concord Area Transit (CAT) single ride bus tickets. Our most common request from our guests is for razors and socks. Ground coffee is always appreciated while guests wait to see the director.
Delivery Address: South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
Deadline: Dec. 23
Contact Information: Marcia Sprague, 290-3375, homeless.resource@gmail.com
Concord-Merrimack County SPCA
Address: 130 Washington Street Penacook, NH 03303 Mission: We are dedicated to caring for abandoned and homeless pets, protecting and advocating for pets in need, and promoting the humane treatment of all animals.
Service Area: Merrimack County
Gift Certificates: Department or grocery store gift cards (for pet and cleaning supplies), office supply store gift cards, pet store gift cards Other Items: dry dog and cat food for pet food pantry, Kuranda dog beds for shelter dogs, Advan tage/Frontline, KMR kitten for mula, soft cat toys, cardboard scratching pads, ceramic cat food dishes
Deadline: Jan. 2
Contact Information: Shannon Camara, 753-6751, info@concord spca.org
Families in Transition
Address: 122 Market Street, Manchester, NH 03101, Physical: 5 Market Lane, Concord, NH 03301
Mission: To provide safe affordable housing and comprehensive social services to inpiduals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, enabling them to gain self-sufficiency and respect.
Service Area: Concord and Manchester
Adopt-A-Family/Inpidual Items: We ask each of our children here at FIT three things they would like for the holidays. Those three things cannot exceed $75 total value. Then we go into the community and ask donors to sponsor these chil dren’s wishes for the holidays.
Children/Teen Items: E-mail Pamela.
Adult/Senior Items: For every family that moves into one of our apartments they are given an essentials basket. Some of the items include: laundry basket, pots and pans, dishes (set of 4), flatware (set of 4), twin bed sheet and blanket, pillows.
Gift Certificates: We are always looking for gift certificates or vouchers for families to go out for a social opportunity. This could be bowling, movie tickets, grocery and dinner gift certificates.
Deadline: Dec. 17, 2010
Contact Information: Pamela Punsky, 935.7900 ext. 1717, ppunsky@fitnh.org
Fellowship Housing Opportunities, Inc.
36 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301
Mission: We offer decent, affordable housing and support services to people recovering from mental health illness.
Service Area: Concord area Adult/Senior Items: Various sizes for the men and women that occupy our group home. Everything from shoes and boots, hats, gloves, coats and personal care items are always welcomed.
Gift Certificates: There is always a need for haircuts, coffee, pizza and sandwich shop gift certificates. Our clients do most of their shopping downtown so anything from this area would be a great gift idea. They also use the taxis in the winter months so vouchers for taxi service would be a big help. Bus passes are also welcomed.
Other Items: Art supplies are used by many of the clients so anything related to arts and crafts would be a great group home gift (drawing paper, paint brushes & paint, stencils, colored pencils, coloring books, beading supplies etc.).
Deadline: Dec. 22.
Contact Information: Kathy Michael, 225-1767, kmichael@fellowshiphousing.org
The Friends Program’s Foster Grandparent Program
249 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301
Mission: The Friends Program connects more than 3,400 volunteers with a wide range of local needs and runs an emergency shelter for families. The Foster Grandparent Program pays a small stipend to low-income seniors to enable them to volunteer with at-risk children in schools, childcare centers, Head Start and other youth programs to help children succeed.
Service Area: Merrimack County and eight other counties
Gift Certificates: Low-income seniors struggle to pay for basic needs such as eyeglasses. Foster Grandparents volunteer with at-risk children in schools and need correct eyeglass prescriptions. Gift cards to LensCrafters or other local optometrists would be a wonderful gift. Gift cards to a hair salon (Walmart or other) would also be greatly appreciated by them.
Deadline: Dec. 20
Contact Information: Alane Hill, 228.1193, ahill@friendsprogram.org
Friends of Forgotten Children
224 Bog Road Concord, NH 03303
Mission: To assist children and families experiencing hardships by helping to improve their quality of life with food, clothing and holiday gifts and insure greater stability.
Service Area: Greater Concord and surrounding towns primarily, but we will never turn a family in need away Adopt-a-Family/Child Items: Parents of children from families that are low-or no-income sign up for the kids to receive gifts. These wish lists are passed on to our adoptive givers, who in turn purchase both gifts and warm clothing. The items are returned to Friends of Forgotten Children, where we pass the gifts to the proper children and families. We accept children from age zero through high school.
Children/Teen Items: New gifts and clothing for children of all ages. All clothing sizes are appropriate as well.
Adult/Senior Items: Age appropriate gifts including sweets (regular and sugar free), blankets, slippers and all warm clothing.
Gift Certificates: Typical requests include gift cards to Walmart, Target, Best Buy, movie theaters, gas cards and grocery stores.
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities: On Dec. 19 we will be packing our holiday gifts so that they can be distributed to parents the following week. Packing will take place at 224 Bog Road in Concord starting each day at 10 a.m.
Delivery Address: 224 Bog Road, Concord, NH or The Office Suite, 211 Loudon Road, Suite D, Concord, NH
Deadline: Dec. 17
Contact Information: Andrew Barnes, 753-4801, andrew.barnes@fofcnh.org
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
204 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301
Mission: We engage the human potential and enrich the quality of life within our communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and to independence.
Service Area: Concord
Other Items: We can always use items for our clients, including those returning home from the war, or for the families left behind when family members are at war. This would include computer tutoring services, transportation, furniture, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities: Caroling, holiday decorating, creative ideas to brighten up the day of our clients. We are also posting for mentors for our teenagers (this is a yearlong commitment of about four hours per month). If interested in the mentor opportunity, please contact Kelly Paquette at 340.0690.
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Ongoing
Contact Information: Carrie Burgin, 207.774.6316, Carrie.burgin@goodwillnne.org
Hopkinton Human Services
330 Main St. Hopkinton, NH 03229
Mission: Town Human Services, Hopkinton Food Pantry
Service Area: Hopkinton, Contoocook
Adopt-a-Family/Child & Adult/Senior Items: Please call 746.5729 or email humanservices@tds.net for specific needs
Gift Certificates: Gas and food certificates.
Delivery Address: Slusser Senior Center, 61 Houston Drive, Contoocook, NH 03229
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Dec. 17.
Contact Information: Marilyn Ceriello Bresaw, 746.5729, humanservices@tds.net
Lutheran Social Services
261 Sheep Davis Road, Suite A1 Concord, NH 03301
Mission: Lutheran Social Services serves and cares for people in need. Our New Hampshire programs include services for children, youth and families, persons with developmental disabilities, refugees and older adults.
Service Area: Primarily central to southern New Hampshire
Adopt-a-Family/Inpidual Items: Inpiduals for whom LSS provides services are looking for someone with whom to share a cup of tea, play a board or card game, work on a hobby, make cupcakes or just chat.
Food Basket/Food Items: Services for New Americans, a program of LSS, helps refugees to settle into their new communities: They need rice, all purpose flour, sugar, cooking oil, pasta, salt and pepper, apple juice and dry beans.
Children/Teen Items: During the difficult transition for the refugees getting settled into their new communities, the comforts and necessities of children are often unmet. Boys’ and girls’ winter jackets, hats and gloves of all sizes, children’s books, bed sheets (twin and full), comforters, soccer balls, alarm clocks, and school supplies.
Adult/Senior Items: Laundry detergent, food storage containers, women’s hygiene products, shampoo, soap bars, razors, dental floss,tooth paste, tooth brushes, toilet paper, towels and face cloths.
Gift Certificates: Grocery stores, department stores, restaurants, coffee shops and various community services (health club memberships,Concord Community Music School tuition help).
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact Information: Hank Osborne, 224.8111, hosborne@lssne.org
The Mayhew Program
293 W. Shore Road PO Box 120 Bristol, NH 03222
Mission: Mayhew challenges and helps at-risk New Hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others and find their best
Service Area: Mayhew serves 202 boys from Belknap, Cheshire, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Strafford and Rockingham counties
Gift Certificates: Our community outreach staff conducts approximately 1,600 mentoring visits each school year. While we strive to find free or low-cost activities to do with the boys, we would appreciate vouchers for the boys to: ski/snowboard, bowl, attend the Museum of Science, attend the New England Aquarium and attend local sporting events.
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact Information: Lisa Foley, 744.6131, lisa@mayhew.org
Merrimack Valley Day Care Service
19 N. Fruit St. Concord, NH 03301
Mission: Our mission is to provide child care and family support to families and children who are most in need in Concord and surrounding towns. We provide full time child care for children 3 months to 12 years of age. A fun day of outdoor and indoor play, learning experiences, and a healthy breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack.
Service Area: Concord and surrounding towns
Child/teen Items: Age appropriate toys and clothing ranging in size from 6 months to 12 years of age. The children are always in need of warm clothing, pjs and they love books, puzzles and games.
Gift Certificates: Gas cards and gift cards for grocery stores are very helpful.
Deadline: Dec. 22
Contact Information: Shawn Taylor, 224.1632, sdt1999@yahoo.com
The Nature Conservancy
22 Bridge Street, 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301
Mission: To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the persity of life on Earth by protecting the land and water they need to survive. Since 1961, the New Hampshire Chapter has helped protect more than 270,000 acres and currently owns 28 preserves across the state.
Service Area: Statewide Other Items: Please make a donation to the NH Chapter to help support our conservation efforts throughout New Hampshire.
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Dec. 31
Contact Information: Tiffany McKenna, 224.5853 ext. 15, tmckenna@tnc.org
McGreal Sight Center
25 Walker St. Concord, NH 03301
Mission: The NH Association for the Blind is the only statewide, private, non-profit organization that provides vision rehabilitation services to people of all ages. Our mission is to advance the independence of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Service Area: All counties of NH in inpidual homes, schools, health fairs etc.
Other items: Gifts by check or cash would be used to purchase assistive aid and devices that are required by so many of our visually impaired or blind clients. For example a white cane at $40, a handheld magnifier at $50, a talking compass at $70, a money reader at $100, voice labeling system at $150. A donation of any amount is appreciated.
Deadline: Dec. 31
Contact Information: Marcia Clark, 224.4039, mclark@sightcenter.org
Open Door Community Kitchen
Address: 21 Merrimack Street Penacook, NH 03303
Mission: The Open Door Community Kitchen serves free meals to those in need in the community.
Service Area: Penacook and Boscawen
Food Basket/Food Items: Supplies for the Christmas supper including turkey, roast beef, vegetables, potatoes, stuffing and desserts
Deadline to Receive Gifts: Dec. 23
Contact Information: Lynne Raleigh, 753.9246, lcrdesigned@msn.com
Penacook Community Center
Address: 76 Community Drive Penacook, NH 03303
Mission: The Penacook Community Center is a non-profit, multi-purpose organization, established in 1948 with a mission of providing the citizens of Penacook and surrounding towns opportunities to promote, develop and maintain social, educational and recreational activities. We serve children, youth, adults and seniors from 2 years old to 102.
Service Area: Concord and surrounding towns
Children/Teen Items: Warm hats, mittens and scarves
Gift Certificates: Grocery stores and gas cards
Deadline: Dec. 20
Contact Information:
Deb Cuddahy, 753-9700, debc@penacookcommunitycenter.org
Pittsfield Youth Workshop
5 Park St. PO Box 206 Pittsfield, NH 03263
Mission: Pittsfield Youth Workshop (PYW) empowers youth by helping them to develop useful skills, self-esteem, and meaningful friendships and by involving them in activities which are interesting, challenging, and healthy avenues to self-discovery.
Service Area: Pittsfield
Children/Teen Items: Hats, mittens, gloves, scarves in sizes small, medium and large.
Adult/Senior Items: Personal care items would be needed: tampons, maxi-pads, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorants (male and female)
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates to purchase school supplies,computer supplies (paper, ink), clothes (boots and/or coats, sweatshirts, sweaters), blankets, food, gas, Wal-Mart, Sam’s, Best Buy, Target, Market Basket, Mobile.
Deadline: Dec. 17
Contact Information: Paula Driscoll, 435.8272, pauladriscoll@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org
Rape and Domestic Violence Crisis Center
PO Box 1344 Concord, NH 03302-1344
Mission: To serve victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking, as well as their family members.
Adult/Senior Items: Clock radio, women’s personal care products (body wash, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, razors etc.), pocket calendar (2011), socks, robe (size medium or large), pj’s (size medium or large), women’s mittens or gloves, women’s scarves.
Gift Certificates: Market Basket, phone cards, CVS, Rite Aid or Walgreens, gas cards.
Delivery Address: 15 Pleasant St., Room 2, Concord, NH 03301
Deadline: Dec. 20
Contact Information: Donna Raycraft, 225.5444, executivedirector@rdvcc.org
Riverbend Community Mental Health
PO Box 2032 Concord, NH 03302 Mission: Caring for the mental health of the community.
Service Area: 29 towns, all of Merrimack County, except Hooksett, and the towns of Hillsboro, Henniker, Deering and Weare
Children/Teen Items: Arts and craft supplies and books for young children and toddlers.
Adult/Senior Items: Gym clothes, hiking and running outfits, sneakers for adults in our InShape program, warm gloves and hats. All sizes for both men and women.
Gift Certificates: Gas cards Delivery Address: 3 N. State St., Concord, NH
Deadline: Dec. 23
Contact Information: Gayle Kimball, 226.7505 ext. 3282, gkimball@riverbendcmhc.org
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, St. Peter’s Church
135 N. State St., Concord, NH 03301-6400
Mission: Provides food and non-food items to those in need.
Items: Food baskets are being provided to 50 percent more inpiduals, households and people under 18 than in 2009. We need peanut butter, grape jelly, fruit juice, spaghetti sauce, Ramen noodles, soup, mac & cheese, beef stew, beef franks, pork & beans, tuna fish and pasta Other Items: Toilet paper, toothpaste, tooth brushes, soap, deodorant, laundry & dish detergent, diapers, diaper wipes, shampoo, rolls of food wrap and sandwich bags.
Deadline: Dec. 20
Contact: George Weber, 225.0108, Ga-mi-weber@comcast.net
McKenna House
100 S. Fruit St., Concord, NH 03301
Mission: We are a 26-bed homeless shelter serving adult men and women. Residents are provided with a warm bed, food, toiletries, laundry, clothing and case management.
Adopt-a-Family/Child Items: Opportunities are available to adopt inpiduals at the shelter.
Food Basket/Food Items: Fresh meat (hamburger, pork chops, roasts), canned meats (tuna, chicken), canned hash, canned beef stew, milk, eggs, soup, sliced bread, potatoes, onions.
Adult/Senior Items: Warm winter clothing, especially larger sizes for men. Winter coats, socks, underwear (especially boxers), winter boots, long johns, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats and gloves.
Gift Certificates: General gift cards that can be used to buy clothing or shoes for work, cards for gasoline, bus passes and beauty salons or barber shops.
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer assistance is needed for a Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving and a Christmas dinner on Christmas.
Deadline: Dec. 22
Contact: Lorrie Dale, 228.3505, lorrie_dale@use.salvationarmy.org
West Congregational Church Food Pantry
499 N. State St., Concord, NH 03301
Mission: Outreach
Children/Teen Items: Clothing and toys for all ages
Contact: Patti Burwen, 591.7036, angel75791@aol.com
Sycamore Community Garden Project
Mission: Sycamore Community Garden Project helps low- income families access to garden space and all of the supplies necessary to grow food. We make sure that we have tools, compost, seeds and seedlings on hand for our gardeners to use. Please help ensure that the more than 100 families that participate can grow their own healthy vegetables. Donations can be left at the Student Activities office in the Student Center at NHTI, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Items (new or gently used): Hand tools for gardening; garden spades; wheelbarrow; garden hose; gift certificate to FEDCO seeds; gift certificate to local nurseries.
Contact: Cheryl Bourassa, cbour59@yahoo.com.
Field of Dreams Equestrian Center
Mission: The mission and purpose of the Field of Dreams Equestrian Center, Inc. is to provide and promote the therapeutic and educational value of equestrian activities for persons with disabilities in a manner that promotes self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-efficacy for a cost that is affordable to the participant.
Wish list: mineral blocks, fly spray, vetrolin, liniment, horse treats, new or gently used quarter horse head stall halters, lead ropes, polar fleece blankets
Contact: Bonnie Reed, mikebonniereed@hotmail.com
Friends of The Concord City Auditorium
Mission: To preserve and maintain our historic municipal theater and to foster its affordable and accessible use for all the people in our community.
Contact: Info@concordcityauditorium.org
Volunteer Opportunities: ushering at holiday events serving at the Holiday Open House on December 5, sorting and delivering donated items to local agencies.
