Free food pantries Strafford County and Rochester New Hampshire.
The free food pantries in Strafford County are based at churches, non-profit community action agencies, as well as local charities. The centers near you, listed below, focus on providing groceries, personal hygiene supplies, paper products as well as food items to anyone in need. It is recommended to call a pantry today in advance to go over the application process as well as to determine hours. Find details below as well as a referral number at the bottom of the page for more food programs.
Many pantries in the Rochester NH area also have soup kuchens for hot meals. Assistance is offered for residents of the town or community of where the food bank is located, including seniors and disabled who can get Meals on Wheels. So the centers do not provide help to all of Strafford County; instead their services are regionalized. It can be hundreds of families that get assistance from a pantry near them.
There may be free food, emergency groceries and personal care items for families in need, holiday meals (such as Thanksgiving or Christmas), information on public aid such as SNAP food stamps, and some charities even offer financial help. The assistance available from each distribution center varies.
Barrington Town Office
Address is 105 Ramsdell Lane
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-0155
Referrals are needed from a local church and an application is required. There is free fresh and canned food, hygiene and personal care items, clothing, winter coats, and other supplies.
Community Action Partnership Of Strafford County
Address is 642 Central Avenue
Dover, New Hampshire 03820
Phone: (603) 516-8126
A second location is at 527 Main Street, Farmington, NH 03835. Dial (603) 516-8191.
Another site is at 55 Industrial Way, Milton, New Hampshire 03851. Call (603) 516-8144.
Both of these non-profits provide applications to SNAP food stamps, low income housing, and other benefits. There is also an emergency food pantry on site.
Parish Of The Assumption
Dover, NH 03820
Call (603) 742-4837 for hours and address.
Seeds Of Faith, Inc.
Location is 82 High Street
Somersworth, New Hampshire 03878
Main phone - (207) 475-2155
Third Baptist Church
Address is 30 Strafford Road
Strafford, New Hampshire 03884
Phone - (603) 664-7750
The food bank has groceries. There are also holiday services, including Christmas meals and gift programs.
The Community Food Pantry
176 West High Street
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2907
The center operates on a walk in basis. Non-perishable food, fruit, milk, dairy, and other items are available to low income families. They also provide baby formula to new or single moms, meals for seniors, and other support.
Share Fund – Rochester - Rochester Community Center
150 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03839
Dial (603) 335-0011
The hours are Monday to Friday, and applicants need to be residents of Rochester, E. Rochester or Gonic. Free food, financial help, USDA Commodities, and summer meals are programs available.
Salvation Army - Rochester
Address: 10 Olde Farm Lane
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-2623
The food pantry covers Strafford County, including Portsmouth, Newington, New Castle, and Greenland. There are also free toys for kids from Angel Tree, a thrift store, heating bill help, and general case management.
Josephs Storehouse
124 Milton Road
Rochester, New Hampshire 03868
(603) 994-1076
Grace Community Church
159 Rochester Hill Road
Rochester, New Hampshire 03867
(603) 332-9689
First Church Congregational
Address is 63 South Main Street
Rochester, NH 03867
For hours, dial (603) 332-1121
The food pantry can be used at most one time per month. Emergency boxes of groceries are offered. Volunteers may even deliver food to seniors as part of Meals on Wheels.
Lee Church Congregational
Location is 17 Mast Road
Lee, New Hampshire 03861
(603) 659-2861
The charity runs the Stephen B. Wilkinson Memorial Food Pantry in Strafford County. There is also a soup kitchen on site.
First Congregational Church
Main & Pleasant Street
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-4816
The Dover Food Pantry First Parish Congregational Church
1 Silver Street
Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 603-742-5664
There is a food pantry that can be used in an emergency. Low income families can be given free baby food, groceries for everyday use, and also personal care items, such as soap.
Cornucopia Food Pantry - The Waysmeet Center
15 Mill Road
Durham, New Hampshire 03824
Dial (603) 862-1165
The non-profit organization operates a volunteer-run food pantry. There are also hot meals given to anyone that needs a place to turn to.
St Thomas More Food Pantry
6 Madbury Road
Durham, NH 03824
Main phone - (603) 868-2666
Bethany United Methodist Church
24 Main Street
East Rochester, New Hampshire 03868
Dial (603) 332-3618
Regardless of religion or age, there may be free food, groceries, snacks for students, clothing, and more. An application process is needed, but they generally help low to moderate income families.
Find additional free food in Stafford County New Hampshire
For information on additional food banks or soup kitchens in Strafford County, dial 603.669.9725. Also learn about free groceries near you, benefit programs including SNAP food stamps or Meals on Wheels and more. There are mobile pantries as well as government benefits.
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