Food Pantry - Families in Transition

Pantry Location & Hours

176 Lake Ave. Manchester, NH, 03103

Monday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Our food pantry offers a shopping experience for people to choose their own food options. Food-insecure individuals and families in Manchester, NH, can access our services once a month to receive non-perishable items and meats. Perishable items like vegetables, bread, and pastries are available once a week during our regular hours while quantity lasts.

First-time food pantry visitors, see below for important information.

What to know when visiting our pantry

Once per month: Families and individuals can utilize the pantry to shop for groceries based on the number of individuals residing in their households. Choices of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and bakery items are available.

Five days a week: The pantry is open Monday through Friday. Please note the pantry is closed on the weekends.

Returning visitors: Please bring your pantry card with you to present at check-in and check-out.

Walk-ins are welcome: If you are a first-time visitor to the food pantry, please see below.

First-time pantry visitors: Please bring current photo identification and proof of residence in Manchester.

We are grateful to Hannaford Supermarkets and Trader Joes for donating their fresh rescue foods so that we are able to provide nearly 8,000 households with food throughout the year.

Sign-up to volunteer at the Food Pantry

Volunteers are a vital part of our organization! Individuals, corporate groups, and other organizations are all welcome to volunteer for a shift. Responsibilities may include sorting food donations, stocking shelves, or checking-out visitors.

Visit our volunteer page to learn more about volunteering at our Food Pantry!

Sign-up to volunteer at the Food Pantry

Visit our volunteer page to learn more about volunteering at our Food Pantry!