As of early 2026, food insecurity in New Hampshire is on the rise, reaching its highest rate since 2015-2017. This crisis affects 1 in 9 adults and 1 in 7 children. The increase is primarily driven by high living costs, reduced assistance from the pandemic era, and cuts in federal SNAP benefits.
Join the United Way of Greater Nashua in helping local families access the food, hygiene products, and support resources they need to get by.
**HOW CAN YOU DONATE?**&nbsp;&nbsp;
Every Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM (April thru December) and 12 PM to 3 PM (January thru March), volunteers from all backgrounds come together to collect donations of food and hygiene items from shoppers at local supermarkets. The donations gathered are distributed to local food pantries each week.
Food Drives and locations are subject to change, but below are the locations:
<ul><li>Hannaford, Hudson - First Saturday of each month</li><li>Hannaford, Nashua - Second Saturday of each month</li><li>Shaw's Main Street, Nashua - Third Saturday of each month</li><li>Walmart, Amherst - Fourth Saturday of each month</li></ul>
**INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?**&nbsp;&nbsp;
During the Food Drive, volunteers distribute flyers to interested shoppers, listing needed items in the hope that they will purchase additional products to donate. Volunteers will set up at one or two store entrances, depending on how many people register to help on a particular day. You can choose to only volunteer on one weekend or on many.
<a href="https://www.volunteergreaternashua.org/need/detail/?need_id=571535" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register to Volunteer</a> today! (<a href="https://www.volunteergreaternashua.org/need/detail/?need_id=571535)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">volunteergreaternashua.org/need/detail/?need_id=571535)</a>
Learn more: <a href="https://www.volunteergreaternashua.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">volunteergreaternashua.org</a>
** NEED FOOD ASSISTANCE?**
Donations from the local Food Drives are given to local food pantries each week. Pantries receiving donations include Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, the Salvation Army, Corpus Christi Food Pantry, End 68 Hours of Hunger, St. Joseph Hospital Employee Food Pantry, among others. Before visiting a pantry, please check its hours.
<a href="https://unitedwaynashua.org/home/our-work/community-resources/food/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn More!</a> (<a href="https://unitedwaynashua.org/home/our-work/community-resources/food/)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">unitedwaynashua.org/home/our-work/community-resources/food/)</a>
 Thank you for your support!

Local Event: Community Food Drives - United Way of Greater Nashua

Hillsborough County

Nashua

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Community Food Drives - United Way of Greater Nashua

United Way Greater Nashua

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Chris Rhatigan 

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Town Hall Gym

Browse a large selection of fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, DVDs, and CDs at this community event. A special members only preview occurs Thursday, April 30th, while teachers, educators, and literacy groups can enjoy free books during the final hour on Saturday.

Local Event: Chelmsford Friends Of The Library Book Sale—May 1 and 2

Chelmsford Friends Of The Library Book Sale—May...

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HAS&nbsp;2026 Spring Art Sale 10-4pm at the Lawrence Barn. Our local artists are welcoming in Spring and preparing to share their newest creations with you. Shop for Mother’s Day, come experience fresh art, and learn more about Hollis Arts Society.Our mission is to bring local art to the community.To learn more about Hollis Arts Society:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hollisartssocietynh.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdlhweU1OOUlqdXZISzlQOXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4jX1ntrqX2PAvD4bKadcdwT2yCzmR7boIHH3o5A4x6Cyv4nRVpOVNDGOQhWg_aem_nUFLg4UJIDHDV7tf1DlFEA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.HollisArtsSocietyNH.com</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/art?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> #art</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/artshow?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#artshow</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/artexhibit?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#artexhibit</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/painting?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#painting</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/photography?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#photography</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hollisnh?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#hollisnh</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/hollisartssociety?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#hollisartssociety</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/pottery?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#pottery</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mothersdaygift?__cft__[0]=AZYjZugjDCrnZJMqurgqAAMqESDyg61FiF2CDL0-AbQpSqGa4eQ0p5UCQErJjnRr2X3IAyD5oeJyKb4JDMP4Eku7XvpSbN9OvwhADIKbYRHYadPRPuqCpwUdJSZjyKnGaiFh8iNb_YcKw06isN8of2tx2CibAqZ7zsb_GvXvpFoVSw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mothersdaygift</a>

Local Event: Hollis Arts Society 2026 Spring Art Sale

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Hollis Arts Society 2026 Spring Art Sale

HAS 2026 Spring Art Sale 10-4pm at the Lawrence Barn. Our local artists are welcoming in Spring and preparing to share their...

Mel's Funway Park

HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN!
Saturday, May 2nd 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Haunted Houses Open)

Party Until 11:00 PM
Join us at Mel’s Funway Park as we celebrate Halfway To Halloween with scares and a party hosted alongside our sister attraction Spooky World. Tickets start at only $22!
DO NOT MISS:
<ul><li>Asylum 47 – Travel back in time to New Year’s Eve 1947, where asylum patients are eager to start the new year off... wrong.</li><li>Nightmare in 3-D – It's a new dimension of terror as you walk through this 3D-glasses haunt experience.</li><li>The Colony!- Once hidden amongst the cover of darkness, these unnatural beings have reemerged and are looking for bodies to torture and souls to destroy.</li><li>Monster Midway</li><li>DJ &amp; Dancing</li><li>Characters</li><li>Jousting Competitions</li><li>Mechanical Bull &amp; Axe Throwing</li><li>Fire Pit, Festival Food &amp; The Monster Midway Bar</li></ul>
A One-Night Halloween Party
Halloween fans — this night is for you.
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Local Event: Halfway to Halloween 

Litchfield

Halfway to Halloween 

HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN!
Saturday, May 2nd 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Haunted Houses Open)

Party Until 11:00 PM
Join us at Mel’s Funway...

Nashua Historical Society

In this hands-on class you will transform a plain white silk scarf (14x72 inches) into a unique wearable piece of art! You’ll learn some fundamental techniques of silk dyeing to create unique patterns from soft water color effects to bold, geometric designs using alcohol inks and walnut dye.No experience is necessary; just bring your creativity, and you will walk away with a one-of-a kind silk scarf! All materials will be provided. Instructor Suzanne Gamache is accomplished in the use of alcohol inks for painting on both paper and silk.
Reservations are required as this learning experience is open to 20 participants from&nbsp;12 years - adult at a cost of $30.00 per person for one scarf.



Tickets may be purchased at the Nashua Historical Society (Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-4pm) or online at nashuahistoricalsociety.org/events. Please note that online and credit card purchases include a $2.00 convenience fee.
For more information, email <a href="mailto:nashuahistorical@comcast.net">nashuahistorical@comcast.net</a>&nbsp;or call (603) 883-0015.

Local Event: Silk Scarf Dyeing Workshop

Silk Scarf Dyeing Workshop

In this hands-on class you will transform a plain white silk scarf (14x72 inches) into a unique wearable piece of art! You’ll...

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