Nonprofits step up to plate to help needy at Thanksgiving

Volunteers stand outside the SHARE Fund location in Rochester after the inaugural Thanksgiving distribution event last year (Courtesy photo).

Three area nonprofits are collaborating to host the second annual Thanksgiving distribution event, which raised nearly $20,000 and benefited over 1,000 local families last year.

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, SHARE Fund, and Grace Community Church are seeking public support to ensure a memorable holiday for recipients. Local bank and community partner MVSB will match financial contributions up to $11,500.

ROCHESTER - During the 2023 distribution event, nearly 70 volunteers welcomed families and distributed holiday meal essentials in the days leading up to Thanksgiving at the SHARE Fund location in Rochester. Community members made their way through a line to pick up items such as canned corn, stuffing, and frozen turkeys to prepare a home-cooked meal. No one was turned away.

"With rising household and grocery costs, we know the need will be even greater this year," said Marcus Weeks, MVSB president. "We are very proud to offer our financial and volunteer support to help these phenomenal organizations do what they do best--taking care of our community members."

To donate or learn more, visit straffordcap.org/donate-thanksgiving.