Families in Transition

Thanksgiving has passed, but the need hasn’t. Help us provide meals year-round, not just one day a year. Here’s what we need most right now: • Shelf-stable milk • Grains (rice, pasta, oatmeal) • Cereal • Canned meats, vegetables, fruit, beans, and soups Donation Drop-Offs Encouraged on Mondays • 9am–12pm at 176 Lake Ave, Manchester, NH. Every item helps us keep food on the table for families in crisis. Thank you for continuing to show up for your neighbors.

The pantry will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving. We will be open again tomorrow for regular hours 10 am - 4 pm. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday. 🦃

A heartfelt thank you to our “Stable Housing Sponsors” for our 32nd Annual Breakfast. Your generosity directly fuels our programs and helps us meet the growing needs of our neighbors with dignity and care.

From Shelter Support to Cook at the Adult Emergency Shelter, Davida has been an essential part of the Families in Transition team for the past two years. “I love that I get to cater to and help those in need,” Davida shares. “FIT has given me so many opportunities to grow—I’ve learned so much and have had great mentors along the way. The work environment is supportive and welcoming, and I truly love it here.” To those considering joining the FIT team, Davida says, “You won’t regret it. It will be one of the most rewarding and valuable chapters in your life.” When she’s not serving up meals made with care, you’ll find Davida spending time with her family and friends, watching shows, or trying new food. Thank you, Davida, for your dedication, your heart, and everything you bring to our community. 💙

Thank you to the Pinnacle Foundation, Kathleen Connerty, and Kurt W. Strandson, CMP for being a “Feeding the Community” sponsor at this year’s Annual Breakfast. Your support helps ensure that families and individuals across Manchester have access to food, resources, and a path forward. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to our community.

Thank you to the Greater Manchester/Nashua Board of REALTORS® (GMNBR) for hosting their annual Turkey Bowl Fundraiser and Food Drive in support of Families in Transition. This year’s drive brought in 755 pounds of much-needed pantry items, helping us keep our shelves stocked and support neighbors facing food insecurity. We’re grateful for their continued commitment to strengthening our community.

We are proud to recognize Comcast as a “Feeding the Community” sponsor of this year’s Annual Breakfast. Your investment strengthens FIT’s mission and makes it possible for thousands of community members to access healthy meals and essential support.

Thank you to WellSense Health Plan for sponsoring a special Veterans' Day dinner for participants at our Adult Emergency Shelter. Their team not only funded the meal—they also volunteered their time to serve it with care. We are deeply grateful for their generosity and hands-on support. It made the evening feel truly meaningful for everyone involved.

A heartfelt thank you to AutoFair Automotive Group for serving as a “Feeding the Community” sponsor at our Annual Breakfast. Your generosity directly fuels our food programs and helps us meet the growing needs of our neighbors with dignity and care.

Every year in November, we join communities across the country for Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week: a dedicated time to educate, serve, and advocate. This week is more than an observance—it’s a call to action for change. Let’s shine a light on hunger and homelessness in our own backyard, and together create paths to stability, dignity, and hope.