Food Pantries and Meal Services Available in Rochester, NH

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ROCHESTER, NH – In an effort to support the community, various churches and organizations across Rochester are offering food pantries and meal services to those in need. With rising food costs and an increasing demand for assistance, these services provide essential support to families and individuals facing food insecurity.

Below is a list of available food pantries and meal services in Rochester, NH:

Emanuel Advent Christian Church
Phone: 603-332-5355
Address: 63 Eastern Ave., Rochester
Services:

• Senior Breakfast: Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
• Food Pantry: Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
• Dinner: Second and Fourth Friday at 5:30 p.m.

First Congregational Church, UCC Food Pantry
Phone: 603-332-1121
Address: 63 South Main St., Rochester
Services:

• Food and Clothes: Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church - Fellowship Kitchen
Phone: 603-332-4170 or 603-948-1225
Address: 34 South Main St., Rochester
Services:

• Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday dinner at 5:00 p.m.

Gather Mobile Food Pantry
Phone: 603-332-9689
Address: 57 Wakefield St., Rochester
Services:

• Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Gerry’s Emergency Food Pantry
Phone: 603-335-0011
Address: 150 Wakefield St., Suite 14, Rochester
Services:

• Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Food and $10 clothing voucher)
• Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Food only)

Grace Food Pantry
Phone: 603-332-9689
Address: 57 Wakefield St., Rochester
Services:

• Last Saturday of the month: 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Manna Meal
Address: 34 South Main St., Rochester
Services:

• Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salvation Army
Phone: 603-332-2623
Address: 10 Olde Farm Ln., Rochester
Services:

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

These organizations work tirelessly to ensure that no one in the community goes hungry. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, please contact the respective organization directly for more information on how to access their services. The local community is encouraged to spread the word to those who may benefit from these resources.

For more information, please visit each organization's website or contact them via phone.

Information for this article was sourced from a community-provided list of local services.