New Hampshire Food Bank

What New Hampshire Food Bank does

New Hampshire Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the only food bank operating in the state of New Hampshire. Founded on October 16, 1984 (World Food Day), the organization functions as a centralized food aggregation and distribution hub, supplying approximately 60% of food distributed by a network of more than 400 partner agencies across all 10 New Hampshire counties. Core operations center on collecting, warehousing, and distributing food to partner agencies including food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, children's programs, and senior centers. In 2025 the organization distributed more than 20 million pounds of food — equivalent to approximately 17 million meals. The organization is headquartered in a 60,000 square foot facility in Manchester, NH, operating as a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire (Tax ID 02-0222163).

The organization's product and program portfolio extends beyond bulk food distribution into mobile food pantry logistics (drive-thru distributions to underserved communities), fresh food recovery (Fresh Rescue program sourcing from grocery stores, wholesalers, and retailers), SNAP outreach and application assistance, SNAP incentive programs (Granite State Market Match, Double Up Food Bucks), culinary workforce development (Recipe for Success — 260-hour commercial kitchen training with ServSafe certification), nutrition education (Cooking Matters NH), a partner agency purchasing cooperative (NH Feeding NH), and a production garden. Fundraising channels include one-time and recurring individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation and corporate grants (primarily through Feeding America), legacy/bequest giving, cryptocurrency donations, Venmo, matching gift programs, and multiple annual signature events.

The business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generative. Pricing across donation tiers operates on a "cost per outcome" framing: roughly two meals per donated dollar; approximately $10,400 to fund one mobile food pantry distribution; a 25-dollar minimum for seasonal greeting cards. Administrative efficiency is reported at 93 cents of every donated dollar flowing directly to programming. Revenue mix is diversified across individual giving, subscription-style recurring donations (Freedom From Hunger Club), corporate and foundation grants, and limited government contracts focused on SNAP outreach rather than food distribution. Go-to-market is community-led through 400+ partner agencies, 140+ Downtown Manchester Collaborative business locations, statewide mobile distributions, and digital channels including the website (nhfoodbank.org), Constant Contact email newsletters, and active social profiles.

Name

New Hampshire Food Bank

Legal name

New Hampshire Food Bank

Website

https://nhfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Hampshire Food Bank is the only food bank in the state of New Hampshire, distributing more than 20 million pounds of food in 2025 to a network of 400+ partner agencies across all 10 NH counties, while also operating programs in mobile food distribution, SNAP outreach, culinary job training, and fresh food recovery as a program of Catholic Charities NH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Food Distribution Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Waste Reduction & Diversion Services (Donation, Animal Feed, Source Reduction Programs) (EUAIAEAH), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution
• SNAP outreach
• Community nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals via online portal, mail, phone, Venmo, cryptocurrency, and seasonal greeting cards. For every $1 donated, the NH Food Bank can provide approximately 2 meals.
2. Monthly Recurring Donations: Freedom From Hunger Club monthly giving program with automatic credit/debit card charges on or after the 15th of each month.
3. Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift programs where employers match employee donations to amplify impact.
4. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Grant funding from foundations and corporations including Feeding America, various private foundations, and corporate sponsors for events and programs.
5. Legacy Giving: Bequests through wills, trusts, life insurance beneficiary designations, and retirement accountbeneficiaries.
6. Government Contracts: Some state contracts and federal funding for specific programs including SNAP outreach. The NH Food Bank does not receive federal or state funding for food distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

New Hampshire Food Bank is the only food bank in New Hampshire, operating from a 60,000-square-foot facility in Manchester as a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire. It distributes more than 20 million pounds of food annually (equivalent to approximately 17 million meals) to a network of 400+ partner agencies across all 10 New Hampshire counties, and runs supplementary programs including Mobile Food Pantry distributions, Fresh Rescue food recovery, culinary job training, nutrition education, SNAP outreach and incentives, and a production garden.

Product overview

The New Hampshire Food Bank operates as the only food bank in New Hampshire, functioning as a central distribution hub with a platform-plus-programs model. The core platform is food distribution operations that supply approximately 60% of food to 400+ partner agencies statewide. Around this core, the organization offers multiple specialized programs including the Mobile Food Pantry (traveling drive-thru distributions), Culinary Job Training (Recipe for Success), Cooking Matters NH (nutrition education), Fresh Rescue Program (food recovery from retailers), NH Feeding NH (agency purchasing), Nutrition Pantry Program, SNAP Outreach & Application Assistance, SNAP Incentives (Double Up Food Bucks/Granite State Market Match), Production Garden, and Summer Food Service Program. The organization also provides direct services including a Food Map for locating resources, food drive coordination, online donation processing (accepting cryptocurrency, Venmo, monthly donations), and hosts signature fundraising events including Steel Chef Challenge, Winter Wine Spectacular, and Mac Off Competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Distribution to Partner Agencies Core food distribution operation providing millions of pounds of food annually to more than 400 partner agencies including food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, children's programs, and senior centers across all 10 NH counties.
• Mobile Food Pantry

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 million pounds of food distributed in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Partnership to distribute food to SNAP recipients at mobile pantries statewide during federal government shutdown. NH DHHS received approval from NH Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee and Executive Council to support SNAP recipients.
• NH Hunger SolutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Strategic partnership to expand community advocacy capacity, increase engagement with SNAP recipients, and strengthen policy advocacy coalitions at state and regional levels. Part of $195,000 Feeding America grant.
• Montagne PowerssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Strategic communications firm engaged to raise public awareness through integrated social media and outreach campaigns as part of SNAP advocacy grant.
• Robert Dunn (Diocese of Manchester)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Director of Public Policy engaged to enhance administrative advocacy and improve SNAP program efficiency and effectiveness.
• The Gardens at Uncanoonuc MountainsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 June 2024Venue sponsor for Gratitude in the Gardens annual appreciation event.
• Downtown Manchester CollaborativemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024Network of 140+ local business leaders formed to revitalize downtown Manchester, now rallying to support NH Food Bank during SNAP uncertainty. Businesses display QR codes directing patrons to donate.
• Feeding AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNH Food Bank is a Partner Food Bank of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. This partnership provides access to national grants, resource sharing, best practices, and participation in nationwide campaigns like Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
• Catholic Charities New HampshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNH Food Bank is a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, providing organizational oversight, administrative support, and integration with broader charitable services. Tax ID: 02-0222163.
• ComcastmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounding Sponsor of Steel Chef Challenge annual culinary competition fundraiser.
• Service Credit UnionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor of Steel Chef Challenge 2026.
• NH Liquor & Wine OutletsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrought to you by sponsor of New England Winter Wine Spectacular annual fundraiser.
• M&T Bank & Wilmington TrustmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of New England Winter Wine Spectacular.
• WMUR-TVmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for NH Tackles Hunger football food drive program and WMUR Day of Giving holiday campaign.
• Dead River CompanysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of NH Tackles Hunger initiative, collecting food donations at multiple locations statewide.
• NH SNAP Outreach Partner OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of community organizations (healthcare providers, schools, housing authorities, food pantries, senior centers, etc.) distributing SNAP outreach materials and supporting enrollment in their communities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Capital Area Food Bank: Washington DC-area Feeding America food bank. Direct peer operating the same multi-program model (partner agencies, culinary training, nutrition education, SNAP) at a larger metropolitan scale.
• Vermont Foodbank: Vermont's statewide food bank and Feeding America affiliate. Closest direct peer given nearly identical mission, state-wide partner agency model, and rural New England geography with comparable population size.
• Food Bank for New York City: Feeding America affiliate serving New York City. Direct peer in terms of agency distribution, mobile pantry, nutrition education, and SNAP outreach programs, though at much larger urban scale.
• Good Shepherd Food Bank: Maine's only statewide food bank and Feeding America member. Direct peer serving a neighboring New England state with similar rural poverty profile, partner agency distribution model, and statewide county coverage.
• Maryland Food Bank: Maryland's statewide Feeding America food bank. Direct peer with comparable statewide partner agency network, mobile pantry program, Fresh Rescue-style food recovery, and SNAP outreach operations.
• Foodshare: Connecticut's regional food bank serving Hartford and Fairfield counties. Direct peer operating the same partner agency distribution model with comparable programmatic mix (mobile pantries, SNAP outreach, nutrition education).
• Worcester County Food Bank: Central Massachusetts' regional food bank and Feeding America affiliate. Direct peer with similar organization size, partner agency model, and rural-suburban New England service area.
• Rhode Island Food Bank: Rhode Island's statewide Feeding America food bank. Direct peer with similar small-state scale, statewide agency network, and Feeding America grants profile — the closest demographic analog to New Hampshire.
• Greater Boston Food Bank: Largest food bank in New England and Feeding America affiliate. Direct peer operating the same hub-and-spoke agency distribution model across eastern Massachusetts with comparable programmatic offerings (mobile pantries, culinary training, SNAP outreach).

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National umbrella organization for 200+ U.S. food banks including NHFB. Acts as a broad incumbent that channels major grants ($750K, $195K to NHFB in 2025-2026), shared infrastructure, and national campaigns, while not competing for direct food distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nhfb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/nhfoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/nhfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-hampshire-food-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/nh_food_bank

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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