Feeding Seacoast New Hampshire and Maine

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For a Hunger-free Community

Gather‘s mission is to offer innovative programs that build food security in welcoming and dignified ways.

A Few of Gather’s Services

  • Pantry Market

    The Pantry Market offers healthy food options in a welcoming supermarket setting but at no cost to you.

  • Mobile Markets

    Mobile Markets offer fresh produce and nutritious staple foods in an outdoor farmers market style setting.

  • Meals for Kids

    Known as M4K, the program provides healthy meals and snacks for kids when school is not in session.

  • Cooking for Community

    Volunteers turn food into delicious, nutritious, “to-go” style meals for our members.

family shopping for food

“If it weren’t for Gather, my family wouldn’t be eating tonight.”

Gather Pantry Market member

What We Do

Gather provides nutritious food and prepared meals to those experiencing hunger on the Seacoast in NH and Maine. We do this through our pantry market, mobile markets, and innovative food access programs. Gather serves more than 9,000 Seacoast residents each month and distributes over 1.5 million pounds of food each year.

Who We Are

Founded in 1816, by a group of compassionate women dedicated to feeding the families of fishermen on the Seacoast, Gather is one of the oldest social service agencies in the country. Over the years, Gather has evolved and expanded its reach and programs, but its unwavering commitment to ending food insecurity in Seacoast communities remains at the core of its legacy.

“Thank you so much for all that you do throughout the year. Your organization is such a lifesaver. Without you, my fridge would be bare, and I would have many sleepless nights. I’m so grateful for your kindness and caring!” 

- Gather member

Gather featured on NH Chronicle

How You Can Help

What We Need in the Pantry

  • Baked Beans

  • Canned Fruit

  • Condiments

  • Cooking Oil

  • Evaporated Milk

  • Canned Pasta

  • Healthy Snacks/Kids Snacks

  • Juice Boxes

  • Hand Soap & Dish Soap

  • Tissues

  • Laundry Detergent

  • Baby Food

  • Bug Spray

  • Sunscreen

  • Reusable Shopping Bags