Food Pantry Information

Tips on Donations

One of the things needed the most are non-food items, such as: paper products, household items, personal hygiene items, etc.

Cornucopia will also accept gift certificates, as well as cash donations, which are tax deductible.  Checks can be made out tithe Cornucopia Food Pantry or the United Campus Ministry.

The Cornucopia Food Pantry provides food and other support to UNH students, staff, faculty and their families. The Waysmeet Center seeks to be an open and inclusive facility and program for all people, and to build bridges between peoples, groups and communities on campus and the Durham area. Cornucopia runs food basket drives every Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday season, along with another in the spring. We are always looking for help and donations.  Visit our volunteer page for more information on how you can help.

We serve UNH students, staff and faculty, and their families, though no one is ever turned away. Last year, we provided approximately 370 food gift baskets to families; and served about 250 people on a weekly and emergency basis. We typically serve about 3-5 families per week. We have a group of UNH staff and community folks who serve as a team of folks to oversee the Food Pantry, and Stephen Luber, Operations Manager for the Housing Department, is our Coordinator at the present time. Cornucopia is a partnership of the UNH Chaplains Association, the United Campus Ministry to UNH, the UNH Office of Community Service and Learning, The UNH Department of Residential Life, and the UNH Department of Housing.

How to Organize a Food Drive: Despite the bounty of food in the United States, many of our friends, families, and neighbors are hungry. The Cornucopia Food Pantry has seen record numbers of clients in need of food this year, and the groceries on our shelves are becoming more and more sparse. The goal of a food drive is to fill grocery bags with non-perishable* foods, which are then distributed to Seacoast residents through Cornucopia. Food drives can be highly rewarding, so encourage your friends to participate as well!   For details on how to set one up check out this article.

Durham Community Dinner

Open to All! Anyone in need of a free, nutritious meal is invited and strongly encouraged to attend! Every second Friday of the month at 5:30pm.  See our flyer for more details.

Contacts, Hours and Location

Cornucopia Food Pantry
Hours of Operation:

Wednesday 4-5:30
Friday 12-5pm

We are also available by appointment. Please call or e-mail us with your specific time needs.
Location: Waysmeet Center,  15 Mill Road Durham, NH 03824.
Contacts: Larry Brickner-Wood (also Waysmeet@comcast.net).   (603-868-1165), Lisa Ciccotelli (603-862-0079)

Waysmeet Center (United Campus Ministry)
Location: Waysmeet Center, 15 Mill Road Durham, NH 03824. 
Phone: (603) 862-1165; Fax: (603) 868-1370; Email: waysmeet@msn.com or Larry Brickner-Wood
Contact:  Rev. Larry Brickner-Wood,  Chaplain & Executive Director United Campus Ministry.

Office of Community Service and Learning
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Location: They are located in the basement of Hitchcock Hall (a residence hall in the "Upper Quad"), just down the hall from the Office of Residential Life.
Contact: Lisa Ciccotelli, Service Learning Coordinator, UNH Office of Community Service and Learning, 603-862-0079.  

Donations,  Request A Food Basket, & Suggest Items for Donation

Cornucopia Care Baskets Fall 2009!

This Thanksgiving season, Cornucopia is looking at the challenging prospect of organizing and distributing over 150 requests for baskets.  We will be organizing food baskets for the winter holidays as well, and expect the same need.  We would appreciate any donations (see our suggestion list for tips on what to donate) that will help us to reach this goal.  For complete details read out open letter to the community and see our flyer.

We'd like to thank all those who have contributed in the past, and hope that we can count on your help and the help of many new contributors this year.  We wish you all a wonderful autumn and Thanksgiving holiday.

• Cornucopia Care Basket Flyer
• Open Letter to the UNH/Community
• Donation Form
• Suggested Food List
• Food Basket Request Form

General Information

During any of our holiday specific food drives we will post the season specific forms and information above. However during the non-holiday season anyone is welcome to donate or request assistance. During the non-holdiay time periods please use the forms and information below to donate or request a basket.

Donations (Donation Form in PDF):
If you wish to donate a food basket you can use our general form or you can contact us via email to find out what you need to do. We can use fresh foods for the food baskets--especially thing like onions, carrots, potatoes, spices, herbs, flour, sugar, and so on that won't go bad in a day or two. We also have freezer and refrigerator space at the pantry, so juice, meats, eggs, frozen foods, etc. are okay for ongoing needs. One of the things needed the most are non-food items, such as: paper products, household items, personal hygiene items, etc. Cornucopia will also accept gift certificates, as well as cash donations, which are tax deductible. Checks can be made out title Cornucopia Food Pantry or the United Campus Ministry. You can also take a lot to see see what items people have suggested that they need.

Request A Basket (Request A Basket Form in PDF):
If you are in need of a food basket please use our request a basket form or contact us directly (through phone, email or in person).  You can also email or visit in person any of the people listed above if you are in need of assistance.  If you request food or items through email please provide the same information that is on the form.  All forms are in PDF format which can be downloaded for free from Adobe. 

Form Information (If unable to print or download the forms):
If you are unable to use the PDF the forms they are also available in HTML format on this website so you can read the instructions and see what information is needed if you wish to contact us by email or phone:

• Donate a Basket Information and Form (HTML)
• Request a Basket Information and Form (HTML)

Suggestions for Food and Items:
We have a page set up, with instructions, to let people suggest various food items they would like to see donated to the Food pantry.  You can do this through our suggestion page.  You can also take a lot to see see what items people have suggested in case you wish to donate something.  

Donate a Basket

Suggest Food To Be Donated

Organize a Food Drive

Request A Basket

View Requested Items

Volunteer

Cornucopia - Quick Menu About Us Community Resources Cooperative Extension Durham Community Dinner Food Basket Project Food Pantry Office of Community Service & Learning Office of International Students & Scholars Suggest Food Donations UNH United Campus Ministry (Waysmeet Center) View Requested Food Items Volunteer Information

The United Campus Ministry to UNH
& the Cornucopia Food Pantry
The Waysmeet Center, 15 Mill Road
Durham, NH 03824
Contact: Rev Larry Brickner-Wood; Phone: (603) 862-1165
Email: waysmeet@msn.com or Larry.Brickner-Wood@unh.edu

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