Dead River Assists with Mobile Food Pantry

ROCHESTER, NH — As part of its continuing outreach to help alleviate hunger in New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Food Bank took its Mobile Food Pantry to Rochester last week, where food, water and supplies were distributed to more than 200 area families in need, according to a press statement.

On July 27, 2016, the Mobile Food Pantry rolled into the Salvation Army at 28 Signal St. in Rochester, loaded with food and manpower. The event was made possible by Dead River Company, as part of its ongoing commitment to help fight hunger throughout their service areas in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts. In addition to financial support, 13 employees from the local Dead River office joined other volunteers to help with the event.

“By funding these mobile pantry distributions, Dead River is supporting Maine communities and supporting families who are struggling to access healthy food. Their partnership is invaluable,” said Robert Gossett, Interim Director for the New Hampshire Food Bank.

As the largest hunger relief organization in state, the New Hampshire Food Bank provides for people facing hunger by distributing nutritious food to 400 partner agenciesacross the state, including food pantries, meal sites, and youth programs. In 2015, the Food Bank distributed more than 12 million pounds of food to families, children, and seniors in need throughout New Hampshire.

“Our motto is ‘Delivering on a Promise.’ That reaches across the entire company,” said Kim Weiland, the area manager for the Dead River Company office in Southern New Hampshire. “Our employees live and work in the communities that we serve. They are proud to lend a hand, giving their time. Joining with the New Hampshire Food Bank for this event is a meaningful part of delivering on our promise to support the communities we’re so proud to serve.”

Caption: Tom Ely, Diana Ely, Frank Smart, Vicki, Beau Rocheleau, Robert Jenkins. Not pictured volunteers James Harriman, Jon Stevens, Paul Plourde. Credit: New Hampshire Food Bank.