NH Food Bank combating spike in local food insecurity

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, May 30, 2024

With New Hampshire facing a 43.9% statewide increase in food insecurity, the New Hampshire Food Bank is mobilizing efforts to fight back against hunger across the state. Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs, recently released its “Map the Meal Gap 2024” report, which notes more than 135,200 New Hampshire residents are food insecure—a year-over-year increase of more than 41,000 individuals or 43.9%.

Hundreds gather in Concord to talk about a diversifying New Hampshire

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, May 27, 2024

As of the 2020 Census, 13% of the state’s population identified as people of color, the first time this proportion hit double digits in NH in Census history.

Team NH shines at Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City

Monday, August 19, 2024Sunday, May 26, 2024

Sixteen teams from New Hampshire were among the over 600 teams from around the US and the World competing at Destination Imagination Global Finals this week in Kansas City, MO. Global Finals culminates a year in which teams must solve one of six complex STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) or Service Learning Challenges. Following Saturday night’s award ceremony, two New Hampshire teams are now among the best in the World.

June 9: Ted Herbert Music School’s Jazz Showcase

Tuesday, July 2, 2024Saturday, May 25, 2024

The Ted Herbert Music School will host its Jazz Showcase on Sunday, June 9 the Ted Herbert and Majestic Studio Theatre located in Manchester. This afternoon of Jazz by Ted Herbert students and instructors will feature the inaugural performance of the Ted Herbert Community Big Band.

June 2: Get inspired by The Palace Theatres’ award-winning Kitchen Tour

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, May 23, 2024

The Palace Theatres’ Kitchen Tour, presented with additional support from Granite State Cabinetry, will return for its 17th year on June 2.

“Crafting a Conservative Foreign Policy Consensus” comes to SNHU next week

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, May 16, 2024

Amid a setting of wars and shifting loyalties, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire (WACNH) will look at the future of crafting a new conservative consensus on foreign affairs. The annual Global Forum of the WACNH will be May 24th at 6:00 pm, at SNHU, reservations required.

Proposed Stebbins Center receives $1 million from NH Executive Council

Monday, June 9, 2025Wednesday, May 15, 2024

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced on Wednesday that the New Hampshire Executive Council has approved $1 million in funding to assist the construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester’s West Side.

June 8: Jollycations to host second annual adult prom in Nashua

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, May 14, 2024

It’s prom season, and while teenagers throughout the nation are stocking up on whitening strips and working on their tans, the adults are just supposed to snap the pictures of the teens gleaming for the camera. Not so fast.

34th Annual Walk Against Hunger returns to Veteran’s Park on May 19

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, May 10, 2024

The long-standing annual event serves as a key source of support for all the programs under Families in Transition, including emergency shelter, housing, food, dining, and substance use treatment. Demand for FIT services has risen through the course of the year, making this event even more critical.

Ruais announces new weekly events at Beech Street shelter

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, May 7, 2024

On Tuesday morning, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais announced the beginning of a new weekly resource fair and at the Engagement Center inside the city’s Homeless Shelter on Beech Street.