The Community Kitchen

Through our dedicated efforts at The Community Kitchen, we believe in nurturing not just the body but also the spirit of our community, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can access nourishing meals and vital support, fostering connections and resilience that empower each individual to thrive and contribute to a brighter future for all.

Hot Meals Program

Our in-house dining strives to deliver a well-balanced, nutritious experience. Our commitment extends beyond the menu, as we foster a warm and caring environment that is free from discrimination, thanks to the dedicated efforts of our community volunteers.

Pantry

Through our weekly distributions, we offer vital assistance to those in need by providing
nutritious staple foods, fresh bread, and a variety of donated shelf-stable groceries.

Volunteer

Whether you come solo, ready to lend a hand, or gather your group for a rewarding team experience, every moment spent volunteering helps us build a stronger, more resilient Monadnock Region where no one has to face hunger alone.

GET FOOD

Hungry? Food is not far away.

We have two weekly food distributions each week and are situated locally in the central part of Keene.

The boxes contain staples such as breads, shelf-stable groceries, protein, fresh vegetables and dairy when possible.

In addition, we offer hot meals every weeknight.

Click the link above or contact us at (603) 352-3200 for more information. All are welcome at our distribution sites and your privacy is protected.

Pantry Food Boxes are available every week.

Take-home supplemental food boxes are available once a week on either day.

Wednesdays drive-thru 12:30pm-5:30pm
Thursdays walk-thru from 11:30am-4pm

 

Hot meals served every weekday evening and Sunday lunch.
Hot, healthy food is served from our kitchen on weekday evenings.

Mon-Fri 5pm – 6:20pm

 

 

Donate Money

Your monetary donations help purchase food, pay staff, fuel trucks, and keep the lights on – distributing food to those who need it. For every $1 received, we’re able to provide about $3 worth of healthy food.

Donate Your Time - Volunteer

Donate Time

Your donation of time is critical to ending hunger in our community. We rely on the generous support of volunteers, which would otherwise require the work of 15 full-time staff members.

Food Donations

Donate Food

Your food donations help keep our shelves stocked with staple groceries for distribution to our neighbors facing food insecurity. Collected food is some of the best we offer our guests.

HUNGER HAPPENS

Many individuals within the community face the difficult choice of prioritizing a meal over other vital necessities like medication, utility payments, or childcare.

Every meal should be a simple joy, not a source of stress or anxiety. At The Community Kitchen, we believe that everyone deserves access to nourishing food that fuels their bodies and souls. By fostering a supportive environment and connecting individuals with resources, we aim to remove the barriers that make food choices feel daunting. Together, we can create a community where hunger becomes a thing of the past and delicious, wholesome options are within everyone’s reach.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides eligible individuals and households with benefits to buy nutritional and healthy food items at grocery stores and other participating food retailers. You may qualify for SNAP benefits depending on your household size, income, expenses and resources. Click the button below.

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Communities We Serve In Cheshire County

Our programs & the communities we serve.

The Community Kitchen works to meet immediate food needs in the region as we move towards our vision of a community where everyone has consistent access to the nutrition they choose to be healthy and well… We have planted a small program seed with that intention:

Serious impact for your investment.

meals served through the Hot Meals program in 2024

food boxes distributed thru the Pantry Program in 2024

meals provided thru the Pantry Program in 2024

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OUR   MISSION

The Community Kitchen Strives To Provide Nutritious Meals And Groceries; To Educate And Empower Our Guests, Community And Partners; And To Be A Leading Advocate To Strengthen Food Security In The Monadnock Region.