Meeting/Event Information

This holiday season, the NAWIC Granite State Chapter is proud to partner with Friends of Forgotten Children, a volunteer-driven organization providing food, clothing, and holiday gifts to low-income and at-risk individuals and families throughout the greater Concord, NH area.

We invite you to join us in making a difference this Thanksgiving! Whether you donate food, make a monetary contribution, or volunteer your time, there are three wonderful ways to help families in need.

🦃 3 Ways to Help This Thanksgiving!

1. Donate Food for a Holiday Meal!

We're collecting food donations to help families enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal!

How to Donate:

·         You can Sign Up to Purchase Food Items through our SignUpGenius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4DADA722A6F94-67125522-granite

·         Sign up for the items you wish to purchase and deliver your donations to one of the three drop-off locations below.

IMPORTANT: All food donations must be delivered no later than Friday, November 13th.

Donation Drop-Off Locations:

Gallagher
45 Constitution Avenue, Concord, NH
Contact: Paula Cantara: [email protected]

Maine Drilling & Blasting
88 Gold Ledge Avenue, Auburn, NH
Contact: Katie Delay: [email protected]

East Coast Lumber
4 Colonial Drive, East Hampstead, NH
Contact: Elizabeth Morse: [email protected]

2. Make a Monetary Donation!

Can't make it to a drop-off location? You can still make a difference!

In lieu of food donations, monetary contributions are warmly welcomed. Every dollar donated will help purchase turkeys and other essential food items to provide holiday meals for families in need.

How to Donate:

·       Make a Monetary Donation directly through our chapter website: NAWIC Granite State - Meeting/Event Information

Every contribution, large or small, makes a meaningful impact!

3. Volunteer With Us on November 18th!

Ready to roll up your sleeves and give back? Join your fellow NAWIC members for a rewarding evening of community service!

Wednesday, November 18th
5:30–7:30 PM
Friends of Forgotten Children
224 Bog Road, Concord, NH

We'll hear from staff about the organization's mission and lend a helping hand assembling food packages and stocking inventory for the families they serve.

Dinner will be generously provided by Gallagher, with dessert courtesy of Maine Drilling & Blasting!

How to RSVP:

❤️ Additional Volunteer Opportunities – November 20th & 21st!

Can't make it on November 18th? There are two more opportunities to help!

Friends of Forgotten Children is also seeking volunteers to assist with Thanksgiving food basket distribution on the following dates:

·         Friday, November 20th: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM

·         Saturday, November 21st: 8:30 AM–2:30 PM

Whether you can volunteer for just one hour or the entire day, your help is greatly appreciated! If you're interested in volunteering on either November 20th or 21st, please contact Katie Delay at [email protected], who will be coordinating the volunteer roster.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and continued commitment to making a meaningful difference in our New Hampshire communities. We are grateful for our NAWIC members and the spirit of giving that makes our chapter so special!