Alton, Barnstead, Pittsfield

In 2026 Barnstead/Pittsfield merged with Alton NH. Our program is managed solely by volunteers who donate their time up to 10 hours a week and is supported through money and food donations from our local community. We provide to families, weekly bags of food, consisting of 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners from Friday to Monday morning. 

We are pleased to introduce our team of Volunteer Program Coordinators:  Our Alton Volunteer Program Coordinator, Kelly Senter had this to say: "As a lifelong resident of the Alton community, I'm proud to be able to give back to a community that has helped build and shape me as an adult. They say it takes a village and I have learned throughout the years that our small town is a wonderful village. Being able to help provide food for children is so important to me because I have benefitted from similar programs in the past and know the small relief it provides in a time of need. Being able to volunteer and give back feels like paying it forward."

Leah Whitney, our local baker, “Cookie Bear Baking” is our Barnstead Program Coordinator, she has volunteered for over 2 years. Leah is Barnstead’s “sweetheart” in her community. She volunteers specifically for the children such as participating in the “Reading across America Program and volunteers for the Senior Lunch program and so much more. And most importantly, she always has cookies to share!

Angela Eastman is our Volunteer Program Coordinator for Pittsfield. Since 2020, She has held leadership roles in PTO, Elder services and the Food4Kidz Program in the Pittsfield School System. Angela believes strongly that “you get back what you give in to this world and in creating opportunities for children to have everything they need to become their best selves, while building a community where families know they are not alone”

Without these folks in our community, we could not support the families who need us the most. We should celebrate our volunteers daily, especially the ones you do not hear about. The volunteers who, pack the bags weekly, make food bank runs to get us food, deliver the food bags to the family’s homes during rain, snow and sleet, the fundraisers, our community partners, local business, churches, schools and families. Without all of you, we could not be successful in taking care of our families. Thank you!

Without the support of our volunteers and donors, we could take care of our families in need.  Thank you for supporting our End 68 Program!

If you know of any families in Alton/Barnstead/Pittsfield needing food help, please have them email: barnsteadnh@end68hoursofhunger.org. There are no income requirements, just sign up. Families can also apply for our services via this link: https://registration.end68hoursofhunger.org/.

Contact Info: Lori Mahar, Volunteer Admin for End 68 Hours of Hunger Alton/Barnstead/Pittsfield. 603-490-5254 or email: barnsteadnh@end68hoursofhunger.org. Remember: thank your local volunteer