Gather

Gather’s mission is to offer innovative programs that build food security in welcoming and

dignified ways. Founded in 1816, Gather is one of the oldest social service agencies in the country.

For more than two centuries, Gather has been a regional leader in addressing food insecurity. In addition to the Pantry Market in Portsmouth, NH, Gather meets immediate hunger needs through Mobile Markets, the Meals 4 Kids program, and the Fresh Food Bus. Food that would otherwise be wasted is turned into fresh, to-go meals through the Cooking 4 Community program at Gather’s headquarters and at UNH. Gather Café serves food-insecure students and the broader community at Great Bay Community College.

To address the root causes of food insecurity, Gather offers cooking, gardening, and nutrition education for those who want to learn how to prepare healthy food on a budget. Social service partners also join us in our space to provide wraparound support, helping members address needs beyond food. Finally, Gather’s Fresh Start Culinary Workforce Training Program provides a pathway to employment for people facing barriers to work.