SHARE FUND

January 11, 2023

NH Business Review Staff,

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Mission Statement:

To provide material and financial assistance to address emergency basic needs and inspire people to become financially self-sufficient.

Top Funding Sources:

Granite United Way
Motolina Lodge
American Legion
Liberty Mutual Employees
NH Center For Non Profits

Year Established: 2007

Employees: 3

Annual Revenue: $210,000

Service Locations:

Based at James Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield St., Rochester, but we serve neighbors in need from Farmington and Somersworth, both on-site as well as through home delivery and mobile “pop-up pantrys.”

Contact:

Skip Smith
Executive Director
150 Wakefield St., Ste. 5
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-0011
rochestersharefund@gmail.com
www.sharefund.org

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2023 Goals:

Maintain Food Pantry programs to serve increasing demands by securing food drives, creating more fundraising events
Seek cost-effective suppliers/donations for Fresh Dairy Program
Seek cost-effective suppliers/donations for Diaper Bank Program
Assist 100 households with Emergency Financial Assistance to obtain/maintain housing (including utilities)
Continued work with local and state resources to assist and find assistance for neighbors in need
Streamline current client database and enhance reporting

Fundraising Events:

Spring “Putt-4-Hunger” Mini Golf Tournament (date tbd)
Food/Fund Drive-Quarterly (dates tbd)
Annual Pack the House Food & Fund Drive (Oct. 7, 2023)
Corporate Engagement/Sponsorship (ongoing)

Giving Opportunities:

Giving of non-perishable foods and diapers, grocery gift cards, cash, checks or items for our clothing/thrift store, can be done throughout the year, in person Mondays and Wednesdays 9-3, Fridays 9-11; online at sharefund.org/donate, or by mail at 150 Wakefield Street, Suite 5, Rochester, NH 03867.

Volunteer Opportunities:

We have openings year-round for folks looking to help 2 hours or 2 days a week! Sorting and stocking clothing, food, diapers, as well as cleaning and customer service. We are also seeking new active members for our Board of Directors. Contact us online, over the phone or in person.