LONDONDERRY, NH – The New Hampshire Food Bank believes nothing could be the answer. Together with Governor Chris Sununu and Citizens Bank, the New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire on Friday launched the 2018 Nothing Campaign today at Market Basket in Londonderry.
The statewide campaign features cans of “nothing,” representing the 10 percent of residents, including 13 percent of children, who are “food insecure.” Customers are encouraged to purchase cans of “nothing” for $5 at locations across the state throughout April and May.
Over the past five years, the Nothing Campaign has generated $563,845, which has provided more than 1.12 million meals.
Cans are on sale now for $5 at 98 stores across the state, including all New Hampshire Hannaford, Harvest Market, Shaw’s, and Market Basket locations, as well as Sully’s Superette in Goffstown and Allenstown and Vista Foods in Laconia. Those who purchase cans are encouraged to fill them with donations and bring them to the New Hampshire Food Bank. All proceeds go to the New Hampshire Food Bank to buy meals for the hungry.
Support from the Nothing Campaign is critical as the need continues to grow in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Food Bank, which receives no state or federal funding for food distribution, delivers nutritious food to more than 425 partner agencies statewide, including food pantries, soup kitchens, afterschool programs, senior centers and other nonprofit feeding programs. During 2017, the New Hampshire Food Bank distributed 13.7 million pounds of food to its partners. This year, due to the growing demand, the New Hampshire Food Bank expects to distribute more than 14 million pounds of food.
To learn more, visit nhfoodbank.org/nothing.
