Advocacy

The NH Food Bank advocates for policies and programs that assist those experiencing food insecurity.

Food distribution is not the sole solution; the New Hampshire Food Bank (NHFB) is proud to work with neighbors, coalitions, and elected officials to promote public policy that allows our neighbors access to the food they need to thrive.

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By the Numbers

1 in 9

Granite Staters face food insecurity

1 in 6

NH children face food insecurity

Join the NHFB’s fight against food insecurity through our nonpartisan advocacy network

    Policy Priorities

    • Federal

      • Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program: “The New Hampshire Food Bank advocates for protecting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a vital program for those experiencing food insecurity. Yet, less than a third of eligible Granite Staters are enrolled. Through our SNAP application assistance and outreach program, we aim to increase enrollment and public understanding of the program’s importance.”
      • The Emergency Food Access Program: “As food insecurity continues to rise across our state, the New Hampshire Food Bank advocates for increasing TEFAP funding for our neighbors’ access to nutritional food.
        • Through TEFAP, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchases food from American farmers and distributes it to food banks and pantries across the county.
        • The New Hampshire Food Bank approves of the Farm Bill’s proposed increase in TEFAP funding.

    • State

      • SNAP Study Commission: “The New Hampshire Food Bank is grateful to be included in the Senate SNAP Study Commission, which was established by SB615 to, “study the use and regulation of SNAP in New Hampshire”.
      • School Meal Assistance Programs: “The New Hampshire Food Bank advocates for increasing application assistance and student enrollment in free or reduced school meals”
        • According to Feeding America’s 2026 Map the Meal Gap Report, 1 in 6 children in New Hampshire experience food insecurity. Free or reduced meals alleviate hunger among our youngest neighbors

    Read Our Op-eds

    SNAP strengthens New Hampshire’s families and economy: Commentary

    By: Elsy Cipriani and Laura Milliken Date: Jan. 22, 2026 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is more than just [...]

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    SNAP: Strengthening New Hampshire’s families and economy

    By: Elsy Cipriani & Laura Milliken Date: Jan. 27, 2026 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is more than just [...]

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    SNAP strengthens families and the local economy

    By: Elsy Cipriani & Laura Milliken Published Jan. 22, 2026 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is more than just [...]

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    Additional Information

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    Find Food

    If you are in need of food, please contact your local Food Pantry or call our SNAP Outreach Coordinator who [...]

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    Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

    The NH Food Bank’s mobile food pantry program travels to many different areas of need across New Hampshire. What to [...]

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    SNAP Incentives

    The NH Nutrition Incentives Network is a statewide collaboration that works to offer SNAP/EBT incentives at farmers markets, farm stands, [...]

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    NH Food Bank’s Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

    As the federal government shutdown continues, we know that more people will be turning to the Food Bank and our [...]

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    NH Food Bank News

    NH Food Bank Amplifying Fundraising Efforts Amid SNAP Uncertainty

    NH Food Bank partnering with NH Department of Health and Human Services to support SNAP contingency plan Manchester, N.H. – [...]

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