Donate to Gather

Gather relies on donations of food and funds to operate all of its programs.

Gather believes access to healthy food is a fundamental human right and provides innovative programs that build food security in welcoming, and dignified ways. 90% of money raised goes directly to food access and community programming.

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Ways to Give

    • Make a secure donation online

    • Mail a check to:

      Gather

      124 Heritage Ave #3

      Portsmouth, NH 03801

    • Give via DAF Direct

    • Address to Gather, EIN # 02-0226943 124 Heritage Ave #3, Portsmouth, NH 03801

  • If you are eligible (age 70½ and older), you can initiate a QCD from your IRA to Gather by addressing it to 124 Heritage Ave #3, Portsmouth, NH 03801, EIN # 02-0226943.

  • If you would like to take advantage of the tax benefits that come with giving appreciated stock, we welcome it at Gather. We can supply transfer instructions (brokerage name, account number, DTC #) once you reach out to us to do so.

    Contact Analycia Call, Finance Director at acall@gathernh.org

  • Find out if your employer has a match by looking here on Open Secrets https://www.opensecrets.org/donate/employer-donation-matching?utm_source=chatgpt.com.  Use this search tool and then, reach out internally to give your gift and secure your employer’s match to Gather.

Legal & Financial Info

Gather

Tax ID 02-0226943

Gather is a 501 (c)(3) organization

Financial Reports

FY24 - 990

FY24 Financial Audit

Food Donations

Through its core programs, Gather serves thousands of Seacoast residents each month and distributes over 1.6 million pounds of food each year.

How You Can Help

  • Organize a food drive at your job, school, club, church or within your neighborhood. No food donation is too small. Consider organizing a Personal Care drive. Shampoo, dish soap, feminine hygiene and various cleaning supplies are in high demand but short supply. Non-perishable food and personal care donations can be dropped off at the Pantry Market during donation hours (Tuesday-Thursday 12-3PM).

    Let us know in advance of your drive by emailing Rae Flanagan at rflanagan@gathernh.org

  • Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!

    Non-perishable food donations can be made directly to:

    Gather
    124 Heritage Ave #3
    Portsmouth, NH 03801

    Donation Hours

    Tuesday - Thursday 12-3pm

  • We encourage our friends and neighbors to share the bounty of their home gardens with Gather members. If you would like to share produce from your garden, please contact us at info@gathernh.org.

  • Gather cannot accept the following donations:

    • Meat (frozen, unfrozen, and wild game meat, even if in date) 

    • Foods expired more that 2 years 

    • Homemade foods (except garden-grown) 

    • Damaged goods (dented cans, opened packaging) 

    • Unlabeled items (must have expiration dates and ingredients listed) 

    • Energy drinks 

    • Alcohol or any items that have to specify that they are non-alcoholic (i.e. mocktails, non-alcoholic liqueurs, etc.) 

    • Alcohol related items (i.e. mixers, syrups, etc.) 

    • Mouth wash with alcohol 

    • Supplements and vitamins 

    • Clothing and shoes 

    • Pet supplies other than pet food (cages, leashes, pet clothing, etc.) 

    • Household items other than cleaning and personal care products 

Food Donation Hours

Tuesday - Thursday, 12PM - 3PM*

124 Heritage Ave

Portsmouth, NH 03801

For large donations, please drop off at Port #4

*If you are unable to drop off during donation hours, you must contact Rae Flanagan at rflanagan@gathernh.org to schedule a drop off.

Our Wish List

Our goal is to provide a variety of high-protein, nutritious foods, low in sugar and sodium.

  • Baking Products (flour, etc)

  • Breakfast Items (cereal, oatmeal, pancake/waffle mix)

  • Canned Pasta (examples: Chef Boyardee, Spaghettios)

  • Canned Protein (tuna, chicken, salmon, Vienna sausage)

  • Cereal

  • Condiments

  • Healthy Snacks/Kids Snacks/Protein Bars

  • Jelly (low-sugar)

  • Mac n Cheese

  • Olive Oil, Vegetable Oil

  • Peanut Butter

  • Ready to Eat Soup

  • Ready to Heat Sides (examples: mashed potatoes, dried pasta mixes and rice mixes)

  • Tomato Sauce

  • Baby Diapers (all-sizes, especially sizes 4 & 5)

  • Baby Wipes

  • Laundry Detergent

  • Personal Care Items (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste)

  • Pull-Ups (all sizes)

  • Reusable Shopping Bags

Click here for a list of donations Gather cannot accept.