Gather Opens Huge Community Food Center in Quest to End Hunger

By: Scott Merrill

Outlets: Business NH Magazine

Published: June 29, 2026

Words: 478

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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In Portsmouth, Gather has entered a new chapter defined by a sharper focus on its mission of ending hunger.

The nonprofit’s new 18,000-square-foot Community Food Center represents a significant evolution from its earlier, more limited spaces. With expanded capacity and purpose-built facilities, Gather can now integrate food access, education, and workforce development under one roof. For Executive Director Anne Hayes, that shift is intentional.

“We want to stay focused on the mission of creating …

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