The holiday season is a time for giving. What better way to give than to give back to others in need in the Seacoast? Not only does it help our Seacoast grow stronger, but if you involve your children, it gives them a lifelong lesson in the importance of helping others when you can. With that in mind, here are ways you and your family can get involved in giving back in Seacoast, NH this holiday season ... and all year long.
Know of a toy, clothing, or food drive we missed or a volunteer opportunity in the Seacoast we left out? Let us know by sending us an email and we'll add it to our list! We will be updating this list often, so check back for new opportunities to give!
Updated November 30th, 2023
Donating toys, clothes, or food in the Seacoast
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Toy Drives in the Seacoast
Flight Coffee 2023 Toy Drive
Details: Enjoy live music at Flight Coffee in Dover and get admission for only $5 with the donation of a toy for the Dover Fire Toy Bank
How to donate: Saturday, December 9th | 6:30 pm | Flight Coffee, Dover, NH
Seacoast Area Firefighters Toy Bank
Details: Several Seacoast area firefighters are collecting toys for children in need for the holidays.
How to donate: See Facebook page for information on where and when to drop off donations in your area
Toys for Tots
Details: During the months of November and December, the State Police will be hosting several events throughout the state to collect toys to distribute to children in need this holiday season. This campaign is in support of the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign. New, unwrapped toys can be donated.
How to donate: Saturday, December 9th | 10 am - 2 pm | Walmart, 35 Fresh River Rd. Epping, NH or at Troop A Barracks | 315 Calef Highway Epping, NH 03042 | 8 am - 4 pm
Details: Village of Hope brings the Seacoast community together by providing gifts for families in need during the holidays. You can "adopt" a child or family and provide the gifts listed, including toys.
How to donate: See Facebook page for information on where and when to drop off donations in your area
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Clothing Drives in the Seacoast
Operation Blessing
Details: New and slightly used clothing can be donated to the center for those in need, as well as food and other household supplies.
How to donate: see website or email for more information
Have questions? donate@theobnh.org
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Food Drives in the Seacoast
Gather
Details: Gather helps provide nutritious food for those in need throughout the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine through their pantry, mobile markets and food access programs.
How to donate: Food donations can be dropped off at the pantry market during normal business hours, Monday-Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Have questions? 603-436-0641 | info@gathernh.org
Seacoast Adopt-A-Block
Details: Seacoast Adopt-a-Block collects food and other supplies for families in need all year.
How to donate: Donations can be dropped off at the Greenleaf Rec Center (195 Greenleaf Ave in Portsmouth New Hampshire) Monday, Tuesday and Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Please call ahead 603-988-2671
Have questions? 603-988-2671 | seacoastadoptablock@yahoo.com
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Giving trees in the Seacoast
Village of Hope Giving Tree
Details: The Village of Hope Giving Tree is at the Mall at Fox Run from now until December 17th
How to donate: Visit the giving tree at the Mall at Fox Run, get a wish gift tag, and return an unwrapped gift for children in need
Donating time in the Seacoast
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Looking to volunteer your family's time this holiday season in the Seacoast? Here are some local organizations in the Seacoast that welcome help:
New Hampshire SPCA
Details: Help provide care for homeless animals, must be 16 years of age to assist in direct animal care
How to get started: You can apply here.
Gather
Details: Help with stocking items at the pantry, setting up mobile markets, picking up donations, assisting with food drives and more
How to get started: Contact volunteer@gathernh.com or visit here for more information.
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