Gather

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NH Business Review Staff,

Mission Statement:
Gather’s mission is to offer innovative programs that build food security in welcoming and dignified ways.

Top Funding Sources:
Funding sources include individual donations, grants, events and in-kind donations.

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1816

EMPLOYEES: 30

ANNUAL REVENUE: $3,500,000

Service Locations:
Gather’s Community Food Center is located at 124 Heritage Ave., Unit 3, Portsmouth, NH; Gather Mobile Markets are also available in: Portsmouth (various locations), Dover, Rochester, Farmington, Hampton Falls, Hampton, Seabrook, Somersworth and Raymond. Days and times are available at gathernh.org.

Contact:
Anne Hayes
Executive Director
124 Heritage Ave., Unit 3
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-0641
ahayes@gathernh.org
www.gathernh.org

2026 Goals:

Launch the Gather Community Food Center (CFC) to meet the immediate hunger needs and support long-term food security of underserved residents in Rockingham and Strafford counties. With this new CFC, Gather is extending its reach and deepening its impact by increasing food supplies and distributing more food to meet the growing need, as well as removing barriers to accessing Gather’s services and other social services for its members.
Use food as an entry point to build the economic and social resilience of underserved residents in Rockingham and Strafford counties through education opportunities, workforce skill building and community partnerships.

Fundraising Events:

Taking place each June, Gather’s Fill the Hall food drive challenges the community to help fill The Music Hall with food donations. These donations then stock our shelves for Gather’s summer Meals 4 Kids program, ensuring kids are fed while out of school. Autumn brings the Gather Gala, to be held at Strawbery Banke on September 16.

This event brings supporters together for an evening of celebration, connection and purpose. With support from community and business partners, Gather hosts its annual Thanksgiving Distribution the week before Thanksgiving, benefiting hundreds of Gather members who are not able to put a holiday dinner on their table.

Giving Opportunities:

There are a variety of ways to support the vital work of Gather throughout the Seacoast. This includes individual and private foundation gifts, in-kind donations, corporate sponsorships, matching gifts, legacy gifts and more. Every gift to Gather fuels and strengthens our programs and makes a lasting impact on the lives of neighbors experiencing food insecurity in our communities. To learn more, visit gathernh.org/donate.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer opportunities include keeping the Pantry Market running smoothly, preparing ready-to-eat meals through the Cooking 4 Community program, collecting and delivering food donations, distributing meals and staffing our Mobile Market and Fresh Food Bus sites. To learn more, visit gathernh.org/volunteer.

Board Officers / Board Members

Shaun Mathews
Board President

Jill Migliori
Vice President

Chris Shaw
Treasurer

Danny Edgecomb
Secretary

Melissa Christie

Jim Clemens

Lisa Corman

Eileen Eberhart

Rob Gibbons

Susan Grodman

Robert Hickey, MD

Tricia Labelle

Joe Leverone

Elise Ringgenberg

Peter Whitman

Joan Zofnass

Charitable Giving Guide

This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.

To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.

Categories: Charitable Giving Guide 2026

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