Food Access

A bowl of freshly washed asparagus
The Queen of Fruits and Veggies
Christine Parshall helps people of all ages lead healthier lives
Christine Parshall, a longtime educator with UNH Extension's Nutrition Connections program, helps people of all ages lead healthier lives through her ... Learn More
Healthy Produce
Meeting the Need
A new network seeks to increase access to affordable and nutritious food while supporting local farmers
The Carroll County Food Access Network was formed during the pandemic to address food insecurity and promote access to affordable, nutritious food whi... Learn More
box of garden produce
Important Food Safety Information for Donating Produce to Food Pantries
New Hampshire food pantries benefit from fresh produce that is safely grown, harvested and donated by community members
World Food Safety Day, observed on June 7, serves as a global reminder of the critical role safe food plays in our lives. Produce from home gardens ca... Learn More
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Connecting Local Food Producers to Local Buyers
This event was an opportunity for farmers who are looking to sell their products to meet local food buyers, and for food businesses seeking local prod... Learn More
Pictured are food donations of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Plant A Row to Help Families Facing Food Insecurity in the Seacoast
Gardeners are encouraged to help fellow community members access healthier food
Plant a Row or Grow a Row initiatives exist in different forms and under various names nationwide. It is an effective and hands-on way to increase the... Learn More
Empty plate with the word hunger across it
Help End Hunger in America
September is Hunger Action Month™—Feeding America’s annual, nationwide campaign is designed to inspire people to take action in fighting hunger and ra... Learn More
Intern Caroline Williams with Heidi Barker and Sara Oberle
Nourish NH: One Nudge at a Time
Over the course of the past year, UNH Extension has been busy trying out our latest programs to meet people where they are around food needs. Learn More
Fresh vegetables displayed at farm stand
Health Benefits of Eating Locally
The “localness” of food has been defined many different ways, with no unified definition. Learn More
Get the Most Green for Your Green with SNAP EBT Incentives
If you receive SNAP benefits, you may have heard of Double Up Food Bucks or Granite State Market Match. Both are incentive programs offered to SNAP ... Learn More
Planting the Seeds for a Healthier Community
Plant-a-Row with Strafford County 4-H and Nutrition Connections Initiative
Plant-a-Row with Strafford County 4-H and Nutrition Connections Initiative Learn More