Gather

Gather's Meals 4 Kids (M4K) program provides free fresh and nutritious food for children and teens in our community. Our M4K program distributes 10 meals for every child per week during the summer and also during school vacations throughout the school year. Gather's Pantry Market offers 'Open Shop and healthy options. Staff and volunteers are always available to assist members with shopping needs, but customers have the freedom to shop for what they need and what they like. At Gather, members can visit our pantry market once a month, and can join us during our open hours on Free Fridays. 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. Gather strives to offer a variety of fresh produce and healthy food options.This year, 20 local families will participate in Gather's 4th annual Farm Shares 4 Families (CSA) program. Throughout the 18 to 21-week growing season, each family will receive a weekly share of fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables from Wake Robin Farm in Stratham, NH. One share provides a family of four with incredibly fresh, and highly nutritious fruits and vegetables each week. Each family will also receive pantry staples and recipes to help maximize use of the CSA shares (e.g., olive oil, spices, beans, rice). Meals 4 Seniors is a home delivery program currently serving 40 Seacoast-area seniors. Delivery offerings include healthy non-perishable items, fresh produce, meat, milk, eggs and cheese along with personal care items. Gather continues to expand this program to reach more Seacoast- area seniors. Pantry 2 Table. Each week, our fresh rescue coordinator picks through the donated food we receive from the community. She selects those items that are nearing the end of their shelf life and coordinates with the chef to design a menu of meals using these ingredients. Twice each week, with the assistance of 4-6 community volunteers, 250 meals are created. Through this re-purposing process, we are able to extend the life of this nutritious food, ensure it is not wasted and create incredible healthy meals for the most vulnerable persons in our community.