Grassroots projects to address food insecurity sprout up across New Hampshire

Inspired by SNAP suspension, community efforts seek to fill a persistent gap

By: Megan Rogers

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: December 15, 2025

Words: 1,473

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Community fridges in Berlin and Newmarket have been open for a little more than a month and are already drawing significant community support.

At the fridges, people drop off canned or fresh food to share with neighbors. Others stop by to obtain food at a 24/7 location with low barriers to use. Volunteers visit twice a day to check on the fridge. Restaurants donate leftover food.

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