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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

WMUR Heroes Among Us: Volunteers Behind the Scenes of the Capital Region Food Program

As an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization, every dollar raised by the Capital Region Food Program (CRFP) goes directly towards the purchase of food. Truly!

So how is it possible to manage two staple food programs without any paid staff?

The answer is simple: our tremendous volunteers.

Our dedicated volunteers support the critical functions all year long that keep CRFP running. Not only are there volunteer committees working to operate both the Holiday Project and Year Round Distribution Project, but skilled volunteers generously share their expertise on our Finance, Development, Marketing and Technology Committees – ensuring the organization
remains strong, efficient, and forward thinking to maximize the impact for our community.

This past year, the Mark E Manus Honor Society recognized Charlie Bristol for more than 30 years of dedicated service. Charlie’s behind-the-scenes contributions have been instrumental in development and maintaining CRFP’s technology platforms. His impact and commitment was recently featured on WMUR.