Catholic Charities New Hampshire

Help New Hampshire Seniors Facing Hunger & Isolation

This NH Gives, help us raise $20,000 to bring adequate food, connection and hope to older adults here in New Hampshire facing some of the hardest moments of their lives.

Right now, too many seniors are struggling behind closed doors. Some are skipping meals because they can’t afford enough food. Others spend days alone, with no friends or family nearby. Many are being forced to make impossible choices – medicine or food, heat or rent, a ride to the doctor or simply staying home and hoping for the best.

Your gift through NH Gives can be life-changing for an older adult who feels isolated and alone. It can fill an empty refrigerator, provide a ride to a doctor’s appointment that cannot be missed, and bring a caring voice to someone who has gone days without speaking to another person.

They Need Your Help Right Now

• One in three older adults in New Hampshire lives alone. New Hampshire ranks second in the nation for those at risk of social isolation.
• More than 10,000 seniors do not know where their next meal will come from.
• Without support, isolation can have devastating consequences – increasing the risk of depression, dementia, stroke and even early death.

Today, You Can Change a Life

Your gift can make all the difference for seniors like:

• Roberta, living alone in a rural area, will receive regular check-in calls and emotional support from volunteers, so she knows she’s not forgotten.
• Nancy won’t have to wonder where her next meal will come from thanks to monthly grocery deliveries that keep her pantry and refrigerator stocked.
• Rod, who lives alone in Peterborough, will find purpose and friendship through social connections and community events that he calls, “vital to his health and well-being."
• Barbara, who is unable to drive, will get rides to critical medical appointments, bringing peace of mind and the care she depends on.

Your Gift Supports Two Vital Programs Here in New Hampshire

Your NH Gives donation directly supports two Catholic Charities NH programs helping older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity:

CareGivers provides free transportation to medical appointments, grocery deliveries and other forms of support to help homebound seniors remain safe and independent in their own homes.

Monadnock at Home helps older adults across the Monadnock Region age safely at home through trusted volunteers, vetted service providers and meaningful social connection. For many seniors, it is the difference between feeling alone and feeling like they belong.

Please Give Today

For just 24 hours, NH Gives is your chance to stand beside older adults across New Hampshire struggling with hunger, isolation and the challenges of aging.

Your gift today can bring food to an empty table. A ride to the doctor. The comfort of knowing someone cares.

Please give now and help older adults across New Hampshire stay safe, connected and right where they want to be – at home.