In 2024, We Fed Thousands. This Year, Thousands More Are Counting on Us.

For more than 50 years, the Capital Region Food Program’s Holiday Project has brought nourishment and dignity to thousands of individuals, seniors, and families across Concord and 17 surrounding communities. Through grocery vouchers redeemable at local Market Basket stores, recipients can choose fresh, culturally meaningful foods that meet their unique needs—helping ease the strain of rising food prices, heating costs, and holiday expenses.

With food costs up more than 23% since 2020 and federal aid shrinking, more partners and members in your local community are turning to CRFP for support than ever before. Your donation ensures that no one faces hunger alone this winter. Every dollar helps us provide food vouchers, fill pantry shelves, and strengthen the network of community partners working year-round to reduce food insecurity across the Capital Region.

Donate to Reduce Hunger Across the Capital Region

Mark E Manus

Mark E. Manus Honor Society:

The Board of Trustees established the Mark E. Manus Honor Society to recognize extraordinary contributions to the Capital Region Food Program. Since its inception in August 1995, the following individuals have been inducted into the society.

Harriett Haller Key – 1995

M. Susan Leahy – 1996

Maria Manus Painchaud – 1997

Joan M. Callahan – 2001

John E. Blair – 2005

Robert W. Tetreault – 2005

Donna Ciocca – 2006

Steven R. Painchaud – 2010

Henry Huntington – 2016

Charlie Bristol – 2025