We found 17 food pantries listed for Laconia, New Hampshire. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Laconia, New Hampshire. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - Laconia, New Hampshire Corps Community Center
Phone: (603) 524-1834
Address: 177 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (603) 524-1834 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Laconia Salvation Army
Phone: (603) 524-1834
Address: 177 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03247. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry Hours - Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30am to 12:00pm
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 524-1834 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Laconia
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 3 Church Food Pantry locations in Laconia, New Hampshire. You can also check your eligibility.
United Baptist Church of Lakeport Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 524-8775
Address: 23 Park St, Laconia, NH 03246. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
FOOD PANTRY open Fridays from 9AM to 12 noon
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 524-8775 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Laconia
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Northfield-Tilton Congregational Church Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 286-4253
Address: 283 Main St, Tilton, NH 03276. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 286-4253 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tilton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Calvary Bible Church Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 279-6025
Address: 6 St James St, Meredith, NH 03253. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry is open once each month for distribution, as well as by appointment for emergencies. Foods are donated by individuals and families in our community. Thank you to all who give to make this ministry possible. For next distribution date or more info call CBC office (603-279-6025) or contact Sharon Haire.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 279-6025 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Meredith
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 12 Food Pantry locations in Laconia, New Hampshire. You can also check your eligibility.
SVdP Laconia Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 528-5683
Address: 1269 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The pantry provides free food (approximately 21 meals per household member) to those in need once a month. Food is acquired from local donations, food drives, contributions from the Department of Agriculture and purchased from local grocery stores. Pantry Hours: Mondays: 12pm - 2pm & Wednesday: 6pm-8pm. Any food contribution can be dropped off at the thrift store during regular business hours.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 528-5683 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Laconia
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Alton Community Services
Phone: (603) 875-2273
Address: 141 Main St, Alton, NH 03809. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The mission and purpose of the Alton Community Services: shall be to provide relief of the poor, the distressed or underprivileged throughout Alton and the surrounding area by meeting their physical and spiritual needs through the provision of food,clothing, furniture or referral services to other charitable organizations,local churches, and federal, state, and local government sponsored assistance programs. Located at Village Place across from Profile Bank in Downtown Alton. Through the generous donations of the business community,churches,civic organizations and the citizens of Alton, the Alton Food Pantry provides fresh fruits,vegetables, meats and baked goods, as well as non-perishable food items every Saturday 8:00AM to 11:00 AM and by appointment.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 875-2273 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Alton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Life Ministries Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 569-0202
Address: 264 S Main St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry is conveniently located on South Main Street, across the street from the town Library, in the All Saints’ Outreach Center building. It is open every Wednesday, from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The food pantry is blessed by the generosity of many local churches, businesses, schools, clubs and individuals who faithfully support those in need in our community. Food donations are passed directly to our clients, and monetary donations are used to purchase supplemental food products at local grocery stores and the New Hampshire Food Bank. Started in 1985, the food pantry now a certified 501C3 non-profit organization has provided assistance to a growing number of families. Our goal is to provide each member of a family with 3 meals per day for 3 days a week. We served an average of 120 families a week in 2013, and over 160 families on the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday weeks. In all we distributed nearly 125,000 meals in 2013. The food pantry is staffed entirely by volunteers, no paid positions. The L.I.F.E. Ministries Board of Directors is made up of 2 representatives from each of the 7 local area sponsoring Churches. The board meets regularly to oversee the operation and to manage the budget.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 569-0202 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Wolfeboro
Help Residents of Counties:
- Carroll
Center Harbor Food Pantry
Phone: (866) 506-1898
Address: 80 Bean Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03226. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Center Harbor Food Pantry has been feeding hungry families for over 25 years. We are currently serving people in Laconia, Meredith, Center Harbor and Moultonborough and helping people from over 22 different towns in the counties of Belknap, Grafton and Carroll.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (866) 506-1898 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Moultonborough
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Bread and Roses Kitchen
Address: 206 Central St, Franklin, NH 03235. Get Directions
Hours: Hours not listed
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Cities:
- Franklin
Help Residents of Counties:
- Merrimack
Barnstead Thrift Shop and Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 235-1895
Address: 134 Suncook Valley Rd, Barnstead, NH 03218. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 235-1895 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Barnstead
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Ashland Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 968-9698
Address: 12 Highland St, Ashland, NH 03217. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 968-9698 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ashland
Help Residents of Counties:
- Grafton
Christ Life Center Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
Phone: (603) 524-5895
Address: 175 Mechanic St, Laconia, NH 03246. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food Pantry - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Soup Kitchen - Monday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 524-5895 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Laconia
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Hands Across the Table
Phone: (603) 524-5800
Address: 31 Gilford Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Hands Across the Table offers a free hot meal every Wednesday evening for those seeking food and/or friendship and support. Our Mission: To feed all who are hungry in body and spirit. We do so willingly and with compassion and understanding. This community meal program began when several local women came together with the common goal of providing a free, weekly hot supper to those in need in the Greater Laconia area. Their goal was to create a warm, friendly atmosphere of giving and receiving, similar to that of a big family meal. They designed the program for those in need of food and/or friendship and support. The ambia...nce, organization and service of Hands Across the Table are structured to support these principals. The first meal was served in June 2011. A free sit-down dinner is served each WEDNESDAY from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the St. Andre Bessette Parish Hall on Gilford Ave. in Laconia (behind Sacred Heart Church). Doors open at 4:00 PM. Guests include those in financial need, in poor health, or in need of fellowship and support, as well as the homeless and the elderly. Many families with children attend regularly.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 524-5800 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Laconia
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 934-2662
Address: 2 Central St Unit C, Franklin, NH 03235. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 934-2662 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Franklin
Help Residents of Counties:
- Merrimack
First Fruits Food Pantry
Phone: (603) 524-5996
Address: 322 Upper Bay Rd, Sanbornton, NH 03269. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 524-5996 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Sanbornton
Help Residents of Counties:
- Belknap
Lakes Region Food Pantry & Thrift Shop
Phone: (603) 476-5400
Address: 977 Whittier Hwy, Moultonborough, NH 03254. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
At Lakes Region Food Pantry we strive to help meet the needs of individuals and families facing food insecurity. We offer food, food vouchers, personal care products and cooking classes. We provide these services while respecting the dignity of each individual. FOOD PANTRY Hours of Operation: Thursdays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; THRIFT SHOP Hours Of Operation: Wednesday 10-2, Thursday 10-6, Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-1.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (603) 476-5400 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Moultonborough
Help Residents of Counties:
- Carroll
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Laconia, New Hampshire distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Laconia, New Hampshire to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Laconia, New Hampshire have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Laconia, New Hampshire may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Laconia, New Hampshire appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Laconia, New Hampshire, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Laconia, New Hampshire may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Laconia, New Hampshire whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.