
Need Food?
Are you in need of food for yourself or your family?
Gather, in Portsmouth, NH, offers many solutions
to provide free food to those who need it throughout the Seacoast area of New Hampshire and Maine.
Beginning February 1st, everyone will need to sign up to become a Gather member. Please follow the link below for the online Membership Form.
Ways to Get Food from Gather
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Pantry Market
The Pantry Market offers healthy food options in a welcoming supermarket setting but at no cost to you.
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Mobile Markets
Mobile markets offer fresh produce and nutritious staple foods in an outdoor farmers market style setting.
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Meals for Kids
Known as M4k, the program provides healthy meals and snacks for kids when school is not in session.
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Fresh Food Bus
The Fresh Food Bus is a mobile pantry that provides fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods.
Frequently Asked Questions
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At Gather we do a once-a-month visit, and you may join us during any of our open hours Monday - Friday. The food you receive is a supplement and should provide you with 7-10 days worth of food. However, you will also receive personal care items and cooking ingredients that may last for the month.
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We understand that financial needs change for families. We are very flexible and if you need food in your home you are welcome to shop. We are always open to working with people for the long term or during a short-term need. Some clients only need help during the winter months when heat is costly. Some are seasonal workers who have needs on the off season. Please come in and talk to us if you need food.
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Gather provides several ways to get food: our Pantry Market, our Mobile Markets, and our Meals for Kids (M4K) program. Find out more by visiting those pages.
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Please bring proof of residency/employment (for example, a pay stub or utility bill). However, if this is not available to you, please come on in and we’ll work with you. We never want anything to hinder your ability to receive food.
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Absolutely. Families using the Pantry Market are also encouraged to participate in other Gather programs they are eligible for (e.g., Meals for Kids). Please ask any staff member for information about upcoming programs and events.
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We currently only serve residents or employees of NH and ME. For Massachusetts residents, check out these resources from Project Bread!
Mobile Market Locations
Portsmouth
Margeson Apartments, 245 Middle Street
Senior Center, 125 Cottage Street
Gosling Meadows, 36 Wedgewood Road
Woodbury Manor, 10 Manor Drive
Atlantic Heights, 40 Bedford Way
Seabrook
Rockingham Village Apartments, 117 Cimarron Drive
Seabrook Rec Center, 311 Lafayette Road
Hampton
Hampton Municipal Lot, 30 High Street
Hampton Academy, 29 Academy Ave
Hampton Falls
Avesta, 27 Brown Road
Somersworth
American Legion, 45 Washington Street
Tucker’s Parking Lot, 250 Indian Brook Drive
Rochester
Grace Community Church, 57 Wakefield Street
Dover
Wentworth-Douglass, 15 Old Rollinsford Road
Waldron Towers, 3 Green Street
Whittier Falls, 50 Whittier Street
Farmington
13 Central Street
Raymond
Lamprey Health Care, 128 NH-27