By Jennifer L. Carleton, Board Chair
As we enter this holiday season, the realities of food insecurity in New Hampshire are becoming more urgent. Every day, more families are being forced to make impossible choices between groceries, heating, and other essentials.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025, has dramatically increased our state’s share of SNAP funding. According to estimates from the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality, New Hampshire’s cost share will rise by 120%, from roughly $11 million to more than $24 million. As the legislature works to balance the state budget, this significant cut of aid from the Federal government leaves few good options. The outcome could mean reduced enrollment or stricter eligibility, leaving even more families without the food assistance they rely on—just as grocery prices and household costs continue to climb.
During the pandemic, when need surged overnight, the Capital Region Food Program (CRFP) stepped up to ensure no one faced hunger alone. And we are prepared to do it again. Across our communities, partners are already reporting more seniors, individuals, and families seeking help. This is a moment for CRFP, our partners, and our donors to come together, just as we have for more than fifty years.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who continues to believe in our mission. If you too want to make a difference for neighbors across 17+ communities in the Capital Region, we invite you to join us by making a donation.
Let’s make sure that every family has access to nutritious food and hope in homes this upcoming holiday season.
Thank you for standing with us.