Programs

In 2024, we provided 427,824 meals throughout the Monadnock Region.
Our Mobile Food Pantry operates monthly through the fall, delivering essential food and staples to various communities for individuals without access to transportation.

At The Community Kitchen, we believe that everyone deserves access to nourishing food, and that’s why our strategic hunger relief initiative is designed to meet the diverse needs of the Cheshire County community. Through our Hot Meals program, we serve warm, nutritious meals to those in need, while our Pantry offers staples and groceries for families to prepare at home. Our Mobile Pantry ensures that we reach those who may not be able to come to us, bringing food directly into neighborhoods. Our Gleaning program works tirelessly to reduce food waste by collecting surplus fresh produce from local farms, redistributing it to those facing food insecurity. Together, these four innovative programs are not just about providing food; they are about fostering hope, dignity, and empowerment, as we work hand in hand to build a more food-secure Monadnock Region.

Hot Meals

At The Community Kitchen, we believe that a warm meal can create connections and foster a sense of belonging, transforming lives one plate at a time.

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Pantry

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

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Mobile Pantry

Our Mobile Food Pantry operates monthly in summer, delivering essential food and staples to various communities for individuals without access to transportation.

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Hot Meals

The Community Kitchen prepared and served over 32,500 meals through the Hot Meals program in 2024.

ALL ARE WELCOME! Our hot meal program is dedicated to providing nourishment for everyone who walks through our doors, without any questions or qualifications. Whether you’re in need of a warm meal, a cozy place to unwind, or simply some companionship, we encourage you to join us.

Our in-house dining strives to deliver a well-balanced, nutritious experience. A typical meal includes a main dish (featuring protein), a starch, a vegetable side, and additional options such as garden and fruit salads, bread or rolls, desserts, and beverages.

Hot meals are served 5 days a week .

MON-FRI- 5:00-6:20PM

Pantry

Wednesdays and Thursdays.

We offer groceries based on the number of people living in your household. You qualify for this program if your combined household income is equal to or below the following annual income guidelines:

1 Person – $36,144
2 People – $49,056
3 People – $61,968
4 People – $74,880
5 People – $87,792
6 People – $100,704
7 People – $113,616
8 People – $126,528
9 People – $139,440
10 People – $152,352

We do not require or request proof of income to Register. Verification of name and address is required once annually.

We ask that participants bring a box or laundry basket to carry the food.

We accept donations of food during these hours:
Monday – Friday 10AM to 4PM

The Community Kitchen distributed 40,946 food boxes for a total of 395,324 meals through the Pantry Program in 2024.

Through weekly grocery distributions, we provide people in need of assistance, an offering of government food commodities from the NH Food Bank, VT Food Bank and USDA. Additionally, foods boxes are supplemented with locally-donated and healthy staple foods, including bread, shelf-stable groceries, protein, fruit and vegetables, dairy and eggs when possible. We offer vegetarian, vegan and Gluten Free dietary alternatives when possible. When available, we offer seasonally sourced fresh fruits and vegetables through our Gleaning program.

Supplemental food boxes can be picked up once a week on two regularly scheduled days:

Wednesdays drive-thru
12:30pm-5:30pm

Groceries are pre-packed in bags and loaded into your vehicle.

Thursdays walk-thru
11:30am-4:00pm

Groceries are offered market-style in our 37 Mechanic St. location.

How to Register

Registration Form

Registration for the TCK Pantry Program is simple and typically takes 5 minutes.
Registration Forms can be completed online by clicking the button above.
Registration Forms can also be completed in-person when you come to pick up your groceries. We only need to see a proof of residence (which can include a driver’s license, lease, or utility bill). Registration Forms are completed once a year.

Mobile Food Pantry

We are working to extend our reach as we broaden the scope of our mission to include addressing the root causes of hunger.

The Mobile Food Pantry and Resource Fairs are hosted by The Community Kitchen in partnership with the Healthy Monadnock Alliance and Monadnock Farm and Community Coalition. Each Mobile Pantry features locally sourced fresh produce, meat and dairy products and non-perishable food items available at no cost to all eligible residents, as well as resource information for SNAP, WIC, Housing, Double Up Veggie Bucks, Heating Assistance, HCS Healthy Starts, and the Pet Food Pantry Program provided by the Monadnock Humane Society. Day of enrollment is available on-site events.

Mobile Pantry Schedule

New Client Enrollment…
If you are a new guest interested in receiving food assistance, please bring proof of address (examples: photo ID, recent mail with street address, utility bill, lease, or car registration). For questions about eligibility, call (603) 352-3200.

PLEASE NOTE: This year our participating towns are Gilsum, Winchester, Richmond and Fitzwilliam. The corresponding dates for 2025 are to be determined. We hope to announce the schedule by mid-April.

The Mobile Food Pantry and Resource Fair is a partnership with The Community Kitchen, Southwestern Community Services, The Monadnock Humane Society, Home Healthcare and Community Services and Healthy Monadnock Alliance.

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