Peterborough Area Community Aid

We're here to help.

There is no need to go hungry.

Summer Food Drive

Thank you to everyone who gave allowing us collect over 14 shopping carts of food this July, 2023. You are fantastic!

Slideshow

Introduce customers to your shop with lifestyle imagery and product photography.

Open Weekdays & Saturdays

Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-12:00,

and the 1st & 3rd Sat of the month

Pantry Address

25 Elm St.

Peterborough, NH

Peterborough Food Pantry

We are an all volunteer community based organization working to end hunger and food insecurity in 13 towns throughout the Monadnock Region since 1996. Over 90% of all donations are dedicated to fulfilling our goal of directly assisting those in need. The Peterborough Food Pantry is a program under the umbrella of the Peterborough Area Community Aid, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Your donations and contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Serving

Antrim · Bennington · Dublin · Francestown · Greenfield · Greenville · Hancock · Jaffrey · New Ipswich · Peterborough · Rindge · Sharon · Temple

Tackling Hunger

1 in 7 households struggle with food insecurity in NH. Seniors and disabled veterans on inadequate fixed incomes are just scraping by, children are going without breakfast, unable to concentrate in school, and laid-off working men and women are struggling to put enough food on the table for their families.

That’s where we come in.

Find Food

Emergency Aid

Our Emergency Aid Program is available to residents of all towns served by the Food Pantry. It is primarily for unexpected car repairs necessary to pass inspection. We work with community agencies to best determine how to help families or individuals in need. Turnaround time is quick once an application is submitted and all requirements are met.

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Community Partners

Peterborough Area Community Aid has partners throughout the region from grocery stores to social service organizations poised to provide resources and connections to the assistance our customers may need.

Resource Partners

Ways You Can Help

From food donations to volunteering to hosting a food drive, there are so many ways you or your organization can help us make a real difference.

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Comments From Our Community

Recently a friend of mine who was in need of food went to the Food Pantry. She was very embarrassed to ask for help but the woman who met her at her car made her feel so welcome. The Food Pantry is so vital to the Town. Thanks for all you do."

"To those working tirelessly to help people in need: thank you! You are the backbone of our community and I am so grateful for your work."

"We so appreciate your work getting food to those in need, particularly those who have lost their jobs during the pandemic. It's an honor to help the Food Pantry with our donation."

Happenings

Specialty Weeks at the Pantry

First Week of Each Month: Cleaning Supplies
Such as laundry detergent

Second Week of Each Month: Personal Care
Such as soap

Third Week of Each Month: Paper Products
Such as toilet paper