The thought of battling holiday crowds during the upcoming shopping season can be daunting, but it’s nowhere near as daunting as the realization that you can’t be part of that crowd at all. There are many in our community who are dealing with that very dilemma right now, but we can rally together and help them out. There’s never a bad time to volunteer or give, but it’s particularly important during the holidays.
That’s why every year at this time for the last eight years, the Insider has teamed up with Granite United Way in order to assist those in need during the holiday season. With the help of the United Way, we’ve put together this list of local food banks, nonprofits and other organizations that take donations for families or other inpiduals who could use a little assistance.
These organizations are looking for all kinds of stuff: food, gift cards, clothes, personal care items, toys and Christmas gifts – the list goes on (to the next several pages of the Insider, to be exact). Anything you give will make this a holiday to remember for someone.
“We are fortunate to have so many generous inpiduals and companies in Merrimack County. During the holidays we are even more humbled by the kindness of others,” said Val Guy, senior director regional impact for Granite United Way. “Granite United Way encourages you to consider giving or volunteering at one of the organizations listed on this page. Your contribution, be it money or time, will make an impact that reaches far beyond the holiday season.”
Of course, this list is not all-encompassing. If there is a group that you’d like to donate to that isn’t on this list, or if you’d like to volunteer or help out in any way at all, contact Granite United Way’s Val Guy at 224-2595 or val.guy@graniteuw.org.
Ascentria Services for New Americans
261 Sheep Davis Road, Suite A-1
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: We are called to strengthen communities by empowering inpiduals to respond to life’s challenges.
Service Area: Concord, Laconia, Nashua
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities: Looking for volunteers to deliver holiday food baskets on Dec. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., meeting at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 180 Loudon Road, Concord. Must have own car to make deliveries to inpidual houses.
Adopt-a-family/inpidual: If you would like to participate, please email Beth directly at bseremet@ascentria.org or call 410-3115.
Children/Teen Items: Winter boots all sizes. Coloring/activity books with crayons/art supplies, educational toys, sports ball, board games.
Adult/Senior Items: Winter boots all sizes 8-11 (both men and women’s).
Gift Certificates: Goodwill, Wal-Mart, Target.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 22.
Contact Information: Beth Seremet, 410-3115, bseremet@ascentria.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Manchester
25 Lowell St., Suite 201
Manchester, N.H. 03101
Mission: We provide youth facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Service Area: Concord, Manchester, Merrimack County, Hillsborough County. We also service Rockingham, Grafton and Belknap Counties but the majority of our families live in Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties.
Volunteer Opportunities: Our holiday party will be on Jan. 10 at the Allard Center YMCA, timeframe will likely be 5 to 8 p.m. We could use volunteers to help us set up, serve food, face painting, help children or “Littles” pick out gifts, lead a dance party (it can be silly or serious) and play with our “Littles” who attend without Bigs (either because they are on the waiting list or because their Bigs had another commitment)
Children/Teen Items: Winter coats, boots, scarves, hats and gloves. We serve boys and girls ages 5-18. Any sized clothing for either gender would be very much appreciated. We also are always in need of new or slightly used books for out Littles in our Read to Succeed program and try to balance out one toy gift to one book during the holidays.
Gift Certificates: Clothing stores so families can purchase winter clothing for their families for the season. Our agency would also benefit from tickets to any community event so we can give our Littles the gift of experiences with their Bigs (sporting events, museums, paint bars, other hands on youth activities)
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: The holiday party is Jan. 10 so even if donations came in later, we would still put them to a great use! Our office is closed on Christmas Eve, so if they were intended for Christian youth, we would need donations by 10 a.m. on Dec. 23 so we can arrange pick up with our families.
Contact Information: Katie Orlando, 669-5365, ext. 204, katie@bbbsmanchester.org.
Bow Human Services
10 Grandview Road
Bow, N.H. 03304
Mission: To provide assistance for basic needs for those who do not have the resources to meet these needs and encourage community involvement.
Service Area: Bow.
Adopt-a-family/Inpidual: Please contact us for information.
Food Basket Items: Non-perishable food donations.
Children/Teen Items: Current DVD’s, video games, cd’s, socks, hats, mittens, warm coats.
Adult/Senior Items: Flannel shirts, warm pajamas, socks, gloves, sweaters.
Gift Certificates: Gas cards, grocery store cards, Wal-Mart, Target.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 12.
Contact Information: Deb Bourbeau, 228-1187, ext. 119, creativebow@aol.com.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Concord
55 Bradley St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Service Area: Concord, Franklin, Hopkinton, Allenstown and Warner.
Adopt-A-Family Items: Please contact Bob Carter, information to follow, if you wish to adopt a family for Christmas.
Gift Certificates: Grocery stores and places where parents can shop for children/teens, such as Kohl’s, Target, Old Navy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, etc.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 15
Contact Information: Bob Carter, 224-1061, ext. 22,
Child and Family Services
P.O. Box 448, 464 Chestnut St.
Manchester, N.H. 03305
Mission: We are 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.
Service Area: Statewide.
Food Basket Items: Food items for a holiday dinner for four.
Gift Certificates: Food stores, Wal-Mart, Target, gas cards.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 17.
Contact Information: Cherie Bammarito, 514-4198, bammaritoc@cfsnh.org.
The Children’s Place and Parent Education Center
27 Burns Ave.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: To enhance and strengthen families by offering support services, child care and group play, parent education, and community outreach programs. We are parents, children and professionals who come together to articulate to the community respect for and understanding of children, as well as the importance of parenting.
Service Area: Concord and surrounding towns.
Gift Certificates: Wal-Mart cards $10-$20; Dollar Store $10; Goodwill $10-$20; City of Concord Bus passes, Planetarium admission and show passes, Gibson’s $15-$20. We will use these gift cards to support our families over the holidays when children need hats, mittens and warm sweaters, etc. A card to the Dollar Store will help with food.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 12.
Contact Information: Mary Pasquariello or Kathleen Jaworski, 224-9920, kjaworski@thechildrensplacenh.org.
Christ The King Food Pantry
P.O. Box 2756
Concord, N.H. 03302-2756
Mission: We serve lower-income people by providing food, personal items and fellowship.
Service Area: Concord and surrounding communities.
Food Items: We provide three days of food for each family or person that seeks assistance. The items are mostly non-perishables (canned goods, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, cereal and juice).
Children/Teen Items: Diapers (all sizes) baby wipes and baby shampoo.
Other Items: Personal hygiene items: Soap, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste and feminine hygiene items.
Delivery Address: 67 ½ South State St., Concord.
Deadline: No deadline.
Contact Information: Bryan Westover, 224-2328, bmjaoohrah@aol.com.
Circle Program
P.O. Box 815
Plymouth, N.H. 03264
Mission: To provide socially and economically disadvantaged New Hampshire girls with new opportunities to develop the skills, courage and confidence they need to handle the challenges in their lives. We do this by offering the girls a unique combination of adult and peer support that is delivered through residential summer camp and year-round mentoring programs.
Service Area: Greater Concord, including Canterbury, Concord, Bow, Hill, Epsom, Franklin, Danbury, Penacook, Hooksett, Hopkinton and Contoocook.
Gift Certificates: Wal-Mart, gas cards: our low-income families can use Wal-Mart gift cards to purchase either food or holiday gifts depending on their needs. The gas cards will help the families travel to Circle Program activities and group gatherings.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 4.
Contact Information: Kathleen Kearns, 536-4244, kathy@circleprogram.org.
Community Action Program, Belknap-Merrimack counties Meals On Wheels Program
P.O. Box 1016
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: Meals On Wheels assists frail, homebound seniors to age in place by delivering up to five nutritious meals a week, and by providing socialization, wellness checks, resources.
Service Area: We serve all of Merrimack and Belknap counties, but gifts will go to Merrimack County residents.
Adult Gifts: Warm clothing, such as hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, wool or fleece socks, slipper socks with non-slip treads; and fleece blankets or throws, microwaveable fleece booties, hand warmers, and neck/shoulder wraps (safer than electric blankets, etc), stationery, postage stamps, personal care items such as hand soaps, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, powder, bath soaps, shaving cream, razors, tissues, perfume, deodorant, and men’s cologne.
Gift Certificates: Wal-Mart, Market Basket, and other grocery stores, drug stores like Walgreens, Rite-Aid.
Delivery Address: 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord.
Deadline: Dec. 10.
Contact Information: Joan Barretto, 225-3295, ext. 1110, jbarretto@bm-cap.org.
Community Action Program, Belknap-Merrimack counties Senior Centers
P.O. Box 1016
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: Senior Centers assist seniors to remain healthy and independent by providing nutritious community dining, exercise classes, wellness series, socialization, health clinics and healthy aging resources.
Service Area: We serve all of Merrimack and Belknap counties, but gifts will go to Merrimack County residents.
Adult Gifts: Warm clothing, such as hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, wool or fleece socks, slipper socks with non-slip treads; and fleece blankets or throws, microwaveable fleece booties, hand warmers, and neck/shoulder wraps (safer than electric blankets, etc), stationery, postage stamps, personal care items such as hand soaps, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, powder, bath soaps, shaving cream, razors, tissues, perfume, deodorant, and men’s cologne.
Gift Certificates: Wal-Mart, Market Basket, other grocery and department stores, drug stores such as Walgreens, Rite-Aid, as well as gas cards.
Delivery Address: 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord.
Deadline: Dec. 10.
Contact Information: Joan Barretto, 225-3295, ext. 1110, jbarretto@bm-cap.org.
Community Action Program, Belknap-Merrimack counties WIC Program
P.O. Box 1016
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: To safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement their diets, information on healthy eating and referrals to health care.
Service Area: Merrimack County.
Children/Teen Items: New books for children ages newborn to 5 to help to encourage family reading time. Donation of hats and mittens for children ages newborn to 5.
Delivery Address: 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord.
Deadline: Dec. 19.
Contact Information: Judy Alarie, 225-2050, jalarie@bm-cap.org.
Concord Cold Weather Shelter
177 N. Main St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: To provide emergency shelter to people who are experiencing homelessness in Concord and surrounding areas during the coldest days of the year.
Service Area: Concord and surrounding towns.
Adult/Senior Items: Men’s and women’s warm socks, long underwear and light fleece or hooded sweatshirts (would like to collect: Men’s – 5 medium, 10 large, 15 x-large, 5 xx-large; women’s – 5 medium, 5 large, 5 x-large).
Gift Certificates: $5 and $10 gift cards for Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonald’s, Burger King, Hess and Subway.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 18.
Contact Information: Terry Blake, 225-5491, concordshelter@gmail.com.
Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire
PO Box 1344, 4 Blake St.
Concord, N.H. 03302
Mission: To empower victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to make positive changes in their lives. Services are available to everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, income or physical abilities. We provide 24-hour crisis line, court advocacy, hospital accompaniment, support groups, emergency shelter and education and outreach.
Service Area: Merrimack County
Children/Teen Items: Child age 10 1/2, shoes size 4, clothing size 12, favorite store Justice: winter boots, gloves, hat, winter clothes, light fleece, sweater, jeans, socks, underwear, pajamas, bathrobe and slippers.
Adult/Senior Items: Two women within shelter, late 40’s – specific wish list: women’s full-length winter coat size XL/16 (black, burgundy, purple or camel color with a fuzzy, warm liner, winter boots size 10 black or matching coat color, Isotoner-type gloves, black size large, long underwear set size XL/16, long scarf, long warm bathrobe size xl/16, Prismacolor Premier Soft care colored pencils 72 colored pencil set, protective screen cover for an ipad, CVS gift card.
Gift Certificates: Hair salons in Concord, Redbox gift cards, JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels, Market Basket, CVS.
Other Items: New twin sheet sets, comforters and blankets, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 15.
Contact Information: Karen McNamara, 225-7376, ext. 224, karen@cccnh.org.
Fellowship Housing Opportunities Inc.
36 Pleasant St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: Fellowship Housing provides decent, safe, affordable housing with support to members of our community who live with mental illness.
Service Area: Concord.
Food Basket Items: Our group home will have a holiday dinner and get-together on Christmas Day, so any festive types of food are always appreciated to add to this event.
Adult/Senior Items: Hats, gloves, scarves, coats and boots for adult men and women. Also, ongoing need to personal hygiene items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc.
Gift Certificates: Market Basket, CVS, Wal-Mart, BAM, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, gift cards for haircuts, local coffee shops.
Other Items: We traditionally hold a holiday party in between Thanksgiving and Christmas for our residents, tenants and staff. Having a “performer” come in to entertain folks would add a lot to the festivities – such as a magician or musician, etc.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 25.
Contact Information: Ashlyn Rouse, 225-1767, arouse@fellowshiphousing.org.
The Friendly Kitchen
PO Box 373, 2 S. Commercial St.
Concord, N.H. 03302
Mission: We seek to provide a meal for the hungry in a warm and caring non-discriminating environment through the coordination of community volunteer resources.
Service Area: Concord.
Children/Teen Items: This year we would like to give each of our guests a gift bag with a warm hat, Thinsulate gloves, a neck warmer and socks. Donations of these items for children and teens would help make this happen.
Adult/Senior Items: This year we would like to give each of our guests a gift bag with a warm hat, Thinsulate gloves, a neck warmer and socks. Donations of these items for adults and seniors would help make this happen.
Gift Certificates: Grocery store and department store gift cards. Some of our guests are able to move into housing, and it is nice to be able to give them a gift card to they can purchase items for their new home, whether it is sheets for their bed or food for their cupboards. City bus passes – many of our guests need to get to appointments after they have had a meal with us. We would like to help them with a bus pass. Gas cards – many of our guests have their own cars, after paying rent and utilities, they often run out of money for food and gas. We are able to feed them, it would be helpful to be able to give them a gas card to help with gas.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 19.
Contact Information: Jennifer Lombardo, 224-7678, jenn@thefriendlykitchen.org.
The Friends Youth Mentoring Program
202 N. State St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: The Youth Mentoring Program is celebrating 40 years of community services. We manage screened and trained volunteers who provide meaningful mentorships for children ages 6-17 who are at-risk or in need.
Service Area: Merrimack County (27 cities an towns).
Children/Teen Items: Toys, games, clothing and gift cards for children ages 6-17. Inpidual wish lists will be provided for specific children.
Other Items: Support for youth programming in the form of items to fill tote bags for children to use during meetings with their mentors like: card games, art supplies, coloring books, colored pencils, markers, paper, sidewalk chalk, I-Spy books, Cats Cradle, embroidery thread, jump ropes, juggling balls, Frisbees, yo-yo’s, paper airplane kits, origami, modeling clay, baking mixes, Lego’s, model car kits, percussion instruments, etc.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: If interested in participating, please notify the program by Nov. 25. Information about a child’s wants and needs will be provided to you. Gifts should be wrapped, labeled, and delivered to address above no later than, Dec. 15.
Contact Information: Cindy Yanski, 228-1193, ext. 0, cyanski@friendsprogram.org.
Granite United Way
46 S. Main St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: Granite United Way’s mission is to improve the quality of people’s lives by bringing together the caring power of communities.
Service Area: (For this purpose) Concord, Franklin and surrounding towns.
Volunteer Opportunities: Consider giving of yourself that goes beyond the first of the year. VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, provides free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income people and is seeking volunteers. Granite United Way operates VITA sites in Franklin and Concord, as well as Laconia, Manchester, Salem, Littleton and White River Junction and needs your help to serve more people. Our specific needs are for: Intake Specialists – greet tax filers, conduct an intake review to make sure all documents are present for a complete and accurate tax return, and offer resources for other financial needs filers may have; tax preparers – no previous tax or finance experience necessary, just a computer aptitude and a willingness to learn. Training and software are provided. Volunteers are expected to complete standards of conduct certification, and commit three-to-five hours every week or every other week from January until early April.
Contact Information: Cary Gladstone, 224-2595, ext. 223,cary.gladstone@graniteuw.org.
Merrimack Valley Day Care Service
19 N. Fruit St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: Since 1967, Merrimack Valley Day Care Service has provided the children and families of Concord and surrounding areas affordable quality child care so that parents can work or attend training programs.
Service Area: Concord and surrounding areas.
Children/Teen Items: We care for children ages 3 months through 12 years of age, any appropriate clothing or art supplies, puzzles, toy trucks, dolls and games would be appreciated.
Gift Certificates: Grocery or gas cards would help parents during this time of year.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 22.
Contact Information: Shawn Taylor, 224-1632, Sdt1999@yahoo.com.
New Hampshire Association For The Blind
25 Walker St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: N.H. 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: Statewide in inpidual homes, schools, retirement communities, health fairs, etc.
Other Items Needed: Gifts by check or cash would be used to purchase assistive aids and devices that are required by so many of our visually impaired or blind clients. For example: a white cane at $50, a handheld magnifier at $50, a talking compass at $70, a money reader at $100 or a voice labeling system at $150; any amount is appreciated.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 31.
Contact Information: Marcia Clark, 565-2425, mclark@sightcenter.org.
Penacook Community Center
76 Community Drive
Penacook, N.H. 03303
Mission: Penacook Community Center is a non-profit multi-purpose organization established in 1948 with a mission of providing the citizens of Penacook and surrounding town’s opportunities to promote, develop, and maintain social, educational, and recreation activities.
Service Area: Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Franklin, Loudon, Penacook, Salisbury, Webster.
Children/Teen Items: Toys for children ages 2-5 years old.
Gift Certificates: Grocery store gift cards, gas cards for families/adults/seniors in need.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: Dec. 18.
Contact Information: Deb Cuddahy, 753-9700, debc@penacookcommunitycenter.org.
Pittsfield Youth Workshop
5 Park St.
Pittsfield, N.H. 03263
Mission: Pittsfield Youth Workshop is a non-profit youth organization committed to providing programs and services which empower youth (in grades 6-12) 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 and surrounding towns.
Children/Teen Items: Gloves, mittens, hats and socks for youth that do not have or need these items in the winter months. Sizes would be youth L, adult S, M, and L.
Gift Certificates: Wal-Mart.
Other Items: Hygiene items: deodorants, feminine hygiene products, school supplies and non-perishable food items.
Delivery Address: See above.
Contact Information: Paula Martel, 435-8272, paula@pittsfieldyouthworkshop.org.
Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord Merrimack County
94 Silk Farm Road
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: The Pope Memorial SPCA is 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: Veterinary, gas, Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart, Petco, PetSmart, JoAnn Fabrics cards.
Other Items: Purina One Adult, Senior Dog, Cat & Kitten Food. Cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, bleach, etc.
Delivery Address: See above.
Deadline: No deadline.
Contact Information: Shannon Camara, 856-8756, scamara@popememorialspca.org.
Rise Again Outreach
34 Staniels Road, Suite 5
Loudon, N.H. 03307
Mission: Rise Again Outreach volunteers bring compassionate assistance to struggling inpiduals, families and communities throughout New Hampshire.
Service Area: Concord, Pittsfield, Franklin and Manchester.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help our Mobile Mission bus stops on Saturday mornings and at our warehouse during the week. The minimum age to volunteers is 16. The commitment is one Saturday morning a month for the buses and a few hours a month for the warehouses.
Other Items Needed: Each month we bring our buses to over 800 people in Concord, Franklin, Pittsfield and Manchester. We are in need of personal care items for the outreach buses: shampoo, toothpaste, washcloths, shaving cream, deodorant, toothbrushes, hand towels, toilet paper, feminine care, razors, socks, hand wipes, diapers/wipes, soap and body wash.
Delivery Address: See above (items can be dropped off back door on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.)
Deadline: No deadline.
Contact Information: Lorinda Gilbert, 800-266-5017, ext. 710, Lorinda@riseagainoutreach.org.
Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc.
PO Box 2032, 3 N. State St.
Concord, N.H. 03302-2032
Mission: To care for the mental health of our community.
Service Area: Concord, Merrimack County and surrounding towns.
Food Basket Items: Thirty food baskets for Christmas for families of 4, including canned goods, bread, vegetables and other non-perishable food items.
Children/Teen Items: Seventeen-year-old girl: journal and pens, female personal hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, deodorant, face wash, Q-tips, hair brush, items to pull back/put up hair, coated elastics, socks (women’s size large-x-large), dorm pants (lg), slippers (size 9-10), ear buds, queen size sheets, hypoallergenic bed pillow, teen/young adult books.
Twelve-year-old boy needs pajamas size10 boys; hat and gloves size medium; winter boots size men’s 6.
Thirteen-year-old boy needs pajamas size12 boys; hat and gloves size large; winter boots size men’s 9.
Boy age 8 needs pants size 10, shirts/jerseys size 10-12 or boy’s size L, snow pants size 10, snow boots size 3 and sneakers size 3. Also would like an easel with a white board, Legos, Pokémon, and Bay Blades, small squishy balls/fidget toys (needs to keep his hands busy), plastic slinky, yo-yo, board games.
Boy age 8 needs pants and shirt/jersey size 12 and shoes, size 6.
Boy age 5 needs pants and jersey size 6 and shoes, size 1. Also age appropriate toys/activities.
Boy age 7 needs pants size 9; shirt/jersey size 8-9 (med); winter coat boy’s med; snow boots size 4-4 ½.
Girl needs winter boots – children size 6, size 8.
Boy needs winter boots size 6 boys or 5 men’s, winter boots children’s size 4, winter boots children’s size 2 ½.
Family with boy age 8 (size 8) needs shirts/jerseys, socks, underwear, pants, winter gloves, winter hat; snow pants size 8 and winter boots children size 3; boy age 5 (size 5) needs socks, pants, winter gloves, winter hat, snow pants size 5, winter boots size children’s 11, and girl age 6 (size 6) needs shirts, pants, winter jacket, winter gloves, winter hat; snow pants size 6, winter boots sized 2, Also age appropriate toys/activities for these 3 children.
Family with girl age 13 needs socks, cute flats/boots shoe size 9 women’s, junior size 7 pants, juniors size medium tops; boy age 11 needs socks, high-top sneakers shoe size 6, clothing size 10 boys, size medium tops.
Boy age 13 needs clothes boys size 14/16 pant or XL youth or men’s sized small shirts.
Girl age 10 wants art supplies (paints, paper, brushes); craft supplies.
Boy age 15 wants age appropriate games.
Snow pants for these girls: size 8 slim, size 5T.
Snow pants for these boys: size 5 T and size 14.
Winter jackets for boy size 7 and girl adult medium
Adult/Senior Items: Woman winter coat size large and winter boots size 8.5, 2 woman’s winter jacket size medium, 2 woman’s winter jacket size large, 2 men’s winter jacket medium, 2 men’s winter jacket large, men’s winter boots size 10, women’s winter boots size 7 two pair, men’s and women’s winter hats, gloves and scarves and warm socks
Gift Certificates: Gas cards, Market Basket grocery cards, drug store cards. Need for gas cards to travel to therapy, medical appointments. Food and drug store cards for basic needs: 50 gas cards at $20 each for clients’ travel, 5 gas cards at $20 each at Cumberland Farm’s, 2 gas cards at $20 each at Bell Brothers in Pittsfield, 20 gift cards at $25 each at Market Basket, 30 gift cards at $25 each at Wal-Mart, 20 gift cards at $25 each at Target, 20 gift cards at $25 each at Marshall’s, 10 gift cards at $10 each at Dollar Store, 10 gift cards at $10 each at Dollar General, 5 gift cards at $25 each at Hannaford, 20 gift cards at $20 each at Rite Aid, 20 gift cards at $20 each at CVS, 10 gift cards at $25 each at Shaw’s, 5 gift cards at $25 each at Old Navy, 10 gift cards for teens to movies, 20 gift cards at $25 each at restaurant.
Other Items: Single parent family that needs twin bed and dress for child, couch and washing machine.
Delivery Address: 105 Loudon Road, Prescott Park, Building 4, 2nd floor, Concord.
Deadline: Dec. 12.
Contact Information: Karen Jantzen, 226-7510, ext. 4333, kjantzen@riverbendcmhc.org.
South Congregational Church Cold Weather Overnight Shelter Program
27 Pleasant St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
Mission: To provide warm, safe, and welcoming overnight indoor shelter from cold weather and winter storms to adult homeless inpiduals from December through March.
Service Area: Concord.
Adult Items: Items for both men and women – new heavy socks (no wool please), warm hats and gloves, new underwear of various sizes for both genders, including long underwear.
Gift Certificates: Drug store and large stores (CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, Target, Market Basket, etc.) cards for personal care items, coffee shop and fast food restaurant cards for warm liquids and meals.
Delivery Address: See above.
Contact Information: Jay Haines, 715-1879, Jay.j.haines@gmail.com.
United Church of Penacook
21 Merrimack St.
Penacook, N.H. 03303
Mission: The food pantry, serving Penacook residents in need, supplements patrons’ food resources in time of need.
Service Area: Penacook
Other Items: We need nonperishable food and personal hygiene (inpidually packaged soap bars, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo) items to stock our shelves. All items must be in original packaging and outdated items cannot be accepted. During the holidays, children are home from school and miss their in-school nutritional breakfasts and/or lunches, so any non-perishable food suitable for families with children is appreciated. Money donations are also gladly accepted to take advantage of quantity purchases and sale prices.
Delivery Address: 30 Canal St., Penacook.
Deadline: Dec. 23.
Contact Information: Nancy Peperissa, 753-4072, Ucpnh2@gmail.com.
