If your family is feeling the pinch with SNAP funding on hold, you’re not alone — and the Seacoast is full of organizations ready to help. We’ve rounded up local resources where you can find free groceries, community meals, and kid-friendly food programs to make things a little easier. If you know of a free food resource in Seacoast, NH you'd like added here, please email us.
We will update this list as more resources become available. Updated November 6, 2025
Local Food Pantries and Food Banks
- Epping Community Church
4 Pleasant Street, Epping
603 679-5542
Food pantry open Saturdays 8 am - 10 am - Gather
124 Heritage Avenue, Unit 3, Portsmouth
(603) 436-0641
Open Monday -Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - The Greater Seacoast Salvation Army
324 Lafayette Avenue Suite 3, Hampton
(603) 929-1729
Social Service hours for non-perishable food items, bread and pastries daily 9:45 am -2 pm
129 Miller Avenue, Portsmouth
(603) 436-2606
Social Service hours Tuesday thru Friday 9 am - 3 pm by appointment only, emergency assistance available on Fridays - Newmarket Community Church
137 Main Street, Newmarket
603-659-3892
Food pantry open Thursdays 1 pm - 6 pm - Operation Blessing
600A Lafayette Road, Portsmouth
(603) 430-8561
Food pantry Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - St. Vincent de Paul Community Assistance Center
53 Lincoln Street, Exeter
(603) 772-9922
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm - St. Vincent de Paul Society
289 Lafayette Road, Hampton
(603) 929-4427
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am - 12 pm
Community Meals & Free Food Events
- Black Trumpet Bistro
29 Ceres Street, Portsmouth
(603) 431-0887
Free lunches every Monday from 12 pm - 2 pm - Epping Community Church
4 Pleasant Street, Epping
(603) 679-5542
Soup Cafe is open on Thursdays from 11 am - 12:30 pm for a free lunch - St. John's Episcopal Church
100 Chapel Street, Portsmouth
(603) 436-8283
Common Table is available for a meal every Thursday at noon - Vida Cantina
2456 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth
(603) 501-0648
Complimentary enchilada dinners are available for families in need of food assistance by filling out their online form.
For Families with Kids
Many organizations in the Seacoast offer free meals or snacks for children and teens, even outside of school hours. Check with:
- Local YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, or after-school programs
- Libraries or churches that host kids’ meal days or snack tables
- County or city social services websites for up-to-date youth meal information
Blessing Boxes, Little Free Pantries, & Community Fridges
These small, take-what-you-need spots are stocked by neighbors and open 24/7:
- Exeter Community Fridge
Exeter YMCA
56 Linden Street - Portsmouth Community Fridge
80 Manor Drive
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š Ways to Help Others
If your family is in a position to give back, many of these groups welcome donations or volunteers. A few cans of soup, a bag of rice, or a few minutes helping stock shelves can make a real difference.
More Local Resources
- 211 Helpline: Call 211 or visit for up-to-date information on food, housing, and family resources in the Seacoast.
- Feeding America: Find additional food pantries
- NH Food Bank: Find local food banks in the Seacoast
Macaroni KID Seacoast is here to support local families — whether it’s finding fun things to do or helping when times are tough. Because being part of the Seacoast means showing up for each other — and we’re always here to help you find what your family needs.
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