What SHARE Outreach, Inc. does

SHARE Outreach, Inc. operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization founded in 1979 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire. Its core function is providing direct material assistance — including food, clothing, and emergency financial support — to low-income families and individuals across five towns in southern New Hampshire. The organization functions as a hyper-local safety-net provider, distributing in-kind donations through a food pantry and related channels, and serving as a referral point for clients who need services beyond its direct scope.

The organization runs on a donation-based revenue model, drawing roughly $1 million annually from a mix that is described as dominated by individual donors and community fundraisers, with only a few thousand dollars from government sources. With approximately eight paid staff, operations are heavily volunteer-augmented. Its technology footprint is minimal — described as a basic WordPress website with no proprietary technology, data platform, or digital distribution infrastructure beyond standard nonprofit tooling. There is no indication of paid customer segments, subscription model, or per-transaction pricing; the economic engine is charitable contributions supporting in-kind distribution.

Operationally, SHARE Outreach expanded its service footprint from four to five towns with the addition of Wilton, and has extended its reach through school-based distribution partnerships. It formalized as a 501(c)(3) in 2006, purchased its own building in 2008, and hired its first Executive Director in 2009. The organization presents as a mature, stable community nonprofit rather than a venture-scaled or technology-scaled social enterprise, with growth driven by modest geographic and channel expansion rather than programmatic reinvention.

Name

SHARE Outreach, Inc.

Legal name

SHARE Outreach, Inc.

Website

https://sharenh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SHARE Outreach is a Milford, NH-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1979 that provides food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance to families in need across five southern New Hampshire towns, funded primarily by community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Emergency financial assistance
• Clothing assistance programs
• Community social services
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Donations from individuals make up the majority of funding. SHARE receives almost all of its approximately $1M annual budget from donations.
2. Corporate and Foundation Donations: Support from businesses, churches, foundations, and civic organizations. SHARE acknowledges supporters including BAE Systems, Shaw's Supermarket, various Lions Clubs, and foundations.
3. Municipal Funding: Limited government funding from the four towns served (Milford, Amherst, Brookline, Mont Vernon), approximately a few thousand dollars annually.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SHARE Outreach, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency and ongoing support to families in need in Southern New Hampshire through a Food Pantry (with online ordering for groceries, meats, dairy, paper goods, and personal hygiene items), a Clothing Barn distributing new and like-new clothing, and Emergency Financial Assistance for housing, utilities, transportation, and medical/dental expenses. The organization also runs annual Holiday and Back-to-School programs and serves as a referral hub coordinating with town welfare offices, fuel assistance, and other community resources.

Product overview

SHARE Outreach operates as a nonprofit community organization providing emergency and ongoing support to families in need. The core offerings include a Food Pantry (with an online ordering system), a Clothing Barn, Emergency Financial Assistance, a Holiday Program, and a Back-to-School Supplies Program. These services are delivered through the SHARE Center at 1 Columbus Avenue in Milford, NH, with the food pantry accessible via an online ordering platform. The organization serves Southern NH towns including Milford, Amherst, Brookline, Wilton, and Mont Vernon.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Pantry A food assistance program providing non-perishable food, meats, dairy, paper goods, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene items to families in need. Clients can place orders online or by phone and pick up groceries on scheduled days. Uses the SWAP nutrition system to categorize food items by nutritional value (green/yellow/red).
• Clothing Barn A clothing assistance program providing new and like-new clothing for men, women, and children. Shopping is available Wednesdays from 1-4 PM or when picking up groceries.
• Emergency Financial Assistance Financial assistance for basic necessities provided by appointment with Client Advocates including housing (rent, security deposits), transportation (car payments, repairs), utilities, water, and medical/dental expenses including prescriptions.
• Holiday Program Annual program providing holiday food baskets and gifts to over 400 families, helping make the holidays accessible for families in need in Southern New Hampshire.
• Back-to-School Supplies Program Annual program offering back-to-school supplies and backpacks to children through an Ice Cream Social event, helping local children get ready for a new school year.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered founding partner, core partner and minor.

• St. Patrick Churchfounding partnerOthersSt. Patrick Church in Milford founded SHARE in 1979 when member Mariette Facques initiated the program. The church provided the original office, closet for food, and barn for clothing distribution. SHARE's tax-exempt status is through the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester.
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchestercore partnerOthersProvides tax-exempt status for SHARE. SHARE began as a parish council initiative and maintains Catholic roots.
• Shaw's SupermarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Milford supermarket serves as food donation drop-off location. SHARE has food donation bins at Shaw's and Market Basket.
• Southern NH Servicescore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuel and energy assistance office located at the SHARE Center, providing coordinated services for clients.
• Milford Town Welfarecore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerTown welfare office co-located at SHARE Center. Coordinated assistance for Milford residents in need.
• Souhegan Valley RidesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity bus service providing transportation to medical and social service appointments. SHARE refers clients to this service.
• Area Schoolscore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHARE provides food assistance at three local schools and supplies/backpacks to local children for school readiness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter: Greater Nashua nonprofit providing meals, shelter, and supportive services to people in need. Comparable to SHARE as a direct-service safety net organization in the same Southern NH region, with overlapping client populations and donor base.
• Salvation Army of Manchester NH: National faith-based organization providing emergency food, clothing, rent/utility assistance, and holiday programs. Highly comparable service mix to SHARE (food, clothing, financial assistance), with overlapping holiday gift programs and donor-driven funding model.
• Southern NH Services: Community Action Agency serving Hillsborough and Rockingham counties with fuel assistance, food programs, and emergency services. SHARE's direct partner (fuel/energy office co-located in SHARE Center), offering overlapping emergency relief services in the same geography.
• Catholic Charities New Hampshire: Diocesan social services agency providing food, housing, and emergency assistance across NH. Comparable to SHARE in services offered and Catholic-affiliated origins, but operating at state scale with multiple program lines.
• United Way of Greater Nashua: Community-based fundraising and grantmaking nonprofit serving the greater Nashua/Southern NH region. Comparable to SHARE in mission (combating local poverty), fundraising model (individual/corporate donations), and geographic footprint.
• New Hampshire Food Bank: Statewide food distribution nonprofit serving NH and VT through a network of partner agencies. Highly comparable to SHARE as a food-focused social assistance organization, though operating at a much larger regional scale with partner-agency distribution rather than direct client service.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul NH: Catholic lay organization providing food, clothing, rent, and utility assistance through parish-based conferences. Closely comparable to SHARE in Catholic roots, parish origin, service mix (food/clothing/financial aid), and volunteer-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Granite United Way: Statewide United Way affiliate operating across central and southern NH with broader community impact focus. Comparable funding model (workplace giving, corporate donations) and overlapping service region, though operating at much larger scale and through grantees rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/share-outreach-inc.

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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