Friends of Mascoma supports all forms of future advancement!
We are especially proud to offer trade school scholarships to graduating Mascoma seniors.
Apply online before April 18th, 2023.
Friends of Mascoma Celebrates Selection as a Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program Beneficiary
CANAAN, NH -- Friends of Mascoma Foundation (FOM) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program for the month of [month]. Launched in April 2014, the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.
FOM was selected as the March beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Hannaford located at Market Street in West Lebanon. FOM will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag is purchased at this location during March, unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag.
“Friends of Mascoma is thrilled to be chosen as the recipient of the Fight Hunger Bag Program,” said Kate Plumley Stewart, Interim Executive Director of Friends of Mascoma. “Funds received will be invested directly back into the Mascoma Valley community to support educational advancements and nutritional well-being.”
FOM is a nonprofit based in Canaan, NH. Founded in 2014, FOM focuses on core areas related to education and nutritional in the Mascoma Valley Regional School District including:
Supporting students by funding supplemental educational opportunities and scholarships.
Providing instructional or professional staff with "mini grants" enabling them to offer additional educational programs to their students.
Enhancing and improving the reputation of the district by helping highlight our communities’ commitment to education.
Supporting successful existing programs to include more students.
Supporting our Friends Feeding Friends food pantries.
Learn more about FOM by visiting friendsofmascoma.org
For more information on the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program, visit hannaford.2givelocal.com
Pop-up Dinner ~ Supper at RWB ~ a Delicious Success
Many thanks to Cody Hussey and Amelia Cushing for creating and hosting a Mediterranean-themed pop-up dinner on February 18th and 19th to benefit Friends of Mascoma. We would also like thank Nellie Kondi for graciously opening her charming space at red wagon bakery for the event.
Supper at red wagon bakery was a hit!
photo courtesy of Lindsay Smith
Friends enjoyed the meal enough that we did not end up with many photos. FOM’s President, Bridget, who also enjoyed her meal so much there are no photos, reported “It was a wonderful experience to have Mediterranean cuisine of caliber right in our back yard.”
Watch for future pop-ups by this duo to benefit area nonprofits.
Thank you Cody, Amelia, Nellie and all who enjoyed Supper!
Director Emeritus Carol Celebrates 75th Birthday with Fundraiser
Please join the Friends of Mascoma team in wishing Founding Member and Director Emeritus Carolyn Cusick a very Happy 75th Birthday!
Carol’s enthusiasm and work for our community did not take the day off! Carol raised $2520 via Facebook to celebrate.
Did you miss out on the fun? You may donate online any time.
Thank you Carol!
Mark Your Calendars for NH Gives
Friends Feeding Friends Food Pantry Closed Tuesday, February 28th
For the safety of our shoppers, volunteers, and employees, Friends of Mascoma's Friends Feeding Friends Food Pantries will be closed on Tuesday, February 28th due to expected winter weather.
Wednesday, March 1st, the pantry will be open from 3-5:30 pm.
PENNIES FOR CHANGE AT THE CO-OP FOOD STORES! FOM IS February!
The @Co-op Food Stores have a powerful program called Pennies for Change that benefits many local organizations . This program is a charitable giving program that provides a way for customers to donate their change to our community partners by rounding up their order to the next full dollar amount. Friends of Mascoma is excited to announce that we are one of the grateful recipients in FEBRUARY! When shopping at the Co-op Food Stores please consider telling your cashier to roundup your change. Easy as that…. and truly every penny adds up!
Attention Graduating Seniors: APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP NOW!
Learn about Scholarships for graduating seniors in the Mascoma Valley Regional School District.
https://friendsofmascoma.org/scholarship
All applicants can only apply through this site.
We support both traditional four-year applicants as well as trade school and certificate programs. We celebrate all forms of higher education.
Food Pantry Closed January 25, 2023 due to Winter Weather
The Friends Feeding Friends food pantry is open tonight (Tuesday) at our 9 On the Common office in Canaan.
The pantry will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, January 25th due to the expected mix of wintry precipitation to keep shoppers and volunteers safe.
If you experience a food emergency during this time, please contact first responders and/or Human Services in your Mascoma town.
End of Year Cheer - December Match Opportunity
Seasons greetings
from the Friends of Mascoma team! We hope you have taken time to celebrate with your family, friends, and community in this season of light and reflection.
Exciting End of 2022 News
We have received match offers of $1000 from two donors for a total of $2000 for any new donations received by year end. You may chip in online or send your donation via mail to:
9 On the Common Lane, Unit C
Canaan, NH 03741
Turn $10 into $20 instantly during our December Match Challenge
Feel free to email our Interim Executive Director Kate to let her know you popped a donation in the mail in 2022 and she will make sure you receive credit for the 2022 tax year.
FOM Launches Reverse Advent Campaign
Friends of Mascoma is excited to share we have launched our first holiday season giving initiative Reverse Advent. Please join us in brightening up this last month of the year in the Mascoma Valley by picking a few of these items to do.
Team up with your coworkers, friends, and family to see how many items you are able to complete. Click on the calendar image to link through to our the Reverse Advent page and hover over the calendar to select daily options for more information and resources.
December Holiday Box Sign-up & Pick-up Information
Sign up online using the link provided or pick up a paper form during pantry hours.
All forms must be return by 12/16/2022 before 5:30 pm.
Box pick-up is Wednesday, December 21st 3-5:30 pm. This is the ONLY pick-up date for holiday boxes and only boxes and assorted meats will be available for pick-up.
The Friends Feeding Friends food pantry is closed from 12/19/2022-1/2/2023.
November Pantry Updates: Thanksgiving Boxes & Meals, Cold Weather Hours & Quick & Easy Meal Ideas
Mascoma Valley Ecumenical Council Thanksgiving Ingathering Update
How to Donate
The Mascoma Valley Ecumenical Council continues the tradition started in 1974 to provide Thanksgiving meals for those in our community in need. Any person or household within the towns of Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, or Orange is eligible to be referred.
Your donations to purchase items like food and supplies for these boxes are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to:
Community Lutheran Church
PO Box 450
Enfield, NH 03748
memo: "Ingathering"
Thanksgiving Ingathering Box Sign-up
Do you know someone who would benefit from a food box for the Thanksgiving Holiday?
Please share this information to help Mascoma Valley neighbors in Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, and Orange to help sign-up to receive a Thanksgiving Box.
Completed forms must be received no later than Saturday, November 12, 2022
Box pick-up is at St. Mary's Church Hall on Sunday, November 20th.
School Pantry Annex Update
We are excited to be able to help out more in the Mascoma Valley Regional School District Pantry Annex this year. 😍
Putting our eyes 👀 on the shelves and working with staff on stocking and determining what resources are needed is super helpful! We are especially thankful to Dawn for jumping in to help kick off increased operations this year and to all of the wonderful students and staff who have carried in items, helped to stock shelves, and of course break down cardboard for recycling.
Many thanks to the New Hampshire Food Bank and Willing Hands for the food resources and to Chaos And Kindness for the backpacks stuff with school supplies!
Feed the Northeast Challenge Results
The results are in for the Thrivent Member Network - Northeast Region #FeedtheNortheast challenge and we picked up the final round of your generous donations from Community Lutheran Church - Enfield, NH yesterday. Many thanks to CLC for securing seed funding from Thrivent along with a $500 matching opportunity for this challenge.
📣RESULTS: 851+ items
We forgot to count the items from Enfield Parks and Recreation, so we likely have nearly 1000 items to share with your friends and neighbors at our Friends Feeding Friends food pantries. Many thanks to our partners the Royals Athletic Boosters for co-hosting our food trailer at the soccer playoffs this past week to collect additional food.
THANK YOU!
NH Food Bank Mobile Pantry December 8, 2022
Save the date!
upcoming mobile food pantry
Thurs, December 8th from 12:00-2:00 (while supplies last)
Runnings
403 Washington St. Claremont
The New Hampshire Food Bank will bring truckloads of food to distribute to families and individuals. This event is open to all. No proof of residency or income needed. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles.
Calling all Volunteers
🖐Attention volunteers!
We are looking for feedback on which programs interest you the most.
💜 Looking to volunteer?
Complete the form by clicking the button ⤵️
All volunteers must be eligible to work with and around minor children.
Student volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Pantry shopping volunteer hours are only open to volunteers 18 years or older due to privacy needs.
Food Pantry Update: Warm Weather Operations & Hours
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We are excited to have our Foodie van back on the road to Enfield to offer a Friends Feeding Friends Mobile Pantry in Huse Park each Tuesday from 3-5:30 pm. Our team continues to welcome shoppers at our Canaan office behind Canaan Hardware in the MTD Building each Wednesday from 3-5:30 pm. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes (2:45 pm at the earliest) before the pantry opens to allow traffic to move safely through these shared parking spaces.
Foodie, our Van, at the Huse Park mobile pantry
Residents of all five Mascoma Valley towns are invited to come shop for items you need one each week. The pantry is a 3 day emergency supply of food. If you know someone who could use a bit of help with food, please send them to see us.
We offer a variety of fresh, and often local, seasonable produce thanks to our partnerships with the New Hampshire Food Bank, Willing Hands, Open Woods Mutual Aid, the USDA, and wonderful local farms and growers.
2022 Scholarship Recipients
CONGRATULATIONS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
On Sunday, June 5th, Bridget, Sadie, and Kate were excited to be included in this year’s Senior Awards Night in celebration of the Class of 2022. Friends of Mascoma is pleased to announce we awarded 15 scholarships this year.
As in past years, the majority of the funds for these scholarships were raised during NH Gives. We have hundreds of wonderful supporters who give money each year in support of pursuing any form of education after high school. We are participating in NH Gives again on June 7th and 8th to replenish our scholarship fund. Previous recipients join us to help raise funds and earn additional scholarship money during NH Gives. Thank you to everyone who continues to donate to make these scholarships possible.
Thank all of our donors and sponsors that made it possible to award all of the applicants scholarships this year.
