The New Hampshire Food Bank’s Spring 2007

Food For ThoughtMaking the Grade

Mountain View Academy hosts two benefits

In February, White Mountain Regional High School’s hospitality program, Mountain View Academy, and the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield, NH teamed up to deliver two successful New Hampshire Food Bank benefits.

In the first event, the “Pack Away Hunger Campaign,” Mountain View Academy asked fourth graders from Lancaster Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Whitefield Elementary, and Dalton Elementary schools to collect non-perishable food items in provided backpacks.

On February 9, the kids were treated to a day of educational fun at the Mountain View Grand. The fourth graders played Food Bank bingo, went on a horse drawn sleigh ride, and visited a petting zoo.

“The best part of the day was seeing the kids get off the buses with all that food,” said Mountain View Academy senior Caitlin Arpin.

The food overflowed from backpacks in the middle of the Mountain View Grand’s ballroom. The children from all four elementary schools collected 2,503 pounds of food.

Though there were many challenges, like getting all the children in the right place at the same time, Mountain View Academy instructor Lisa Perras would like to hold the event annually.

The second event featured an evening social gala complete with live music provided by White Mountain Regional High School’s jazz band, dinner courtesy of the Mountain View Grand, a silent auction, and dancing.

The gala held in the Presidential Hall at the Mountain View Grand attracted a large crowd and raised over $16,000.

Mountain View Academy students were able to secure beautiful silent auction items, such as a hand made bed frame by a New Hampshire craftsman.

“We wanted to raise money for a cause that would have the most impact,” said Arpin. “We heard about the Food Bank’s supplies being low, and we talked it over, and it fit our goals.”

“I couldn’t be more proud,” said Perras. “This group worked really hard, and I’m really happy with the turn-out.”

Mountain View Academy students (L-R), Kelly Josselyn, Derek Merner, Candra Hicks, teacher, Lisa Perras, Sarah Atkinson, Griffin Gilman,

Amanda Capute, and Caitlin Arpin.

The Hike Against Hunger provides an opportunity for family and friends to participate in a fun and energizing fundraiser sponsored by Panera Bread and benefiting the NH Food Bank’s Operation Frontline program, a program of Share Our Strength. Spend the morning hiking the trails of Mine Falls Park. Panera Bread provides breakfast before the hike. Hikers can also participate in a post-hike BBQ with musical entertainment by Acoustic BS. All the while, you’ll help fight hunger in New Hampshire!

The top ten individuals to raise over $250 will receive a $50

Timberland gift card!

There is also an award for the team that rasises the most money! Teams are an important part of the Hike Against Hunger. Anyone can build a team: friends, family, neighbors, co-workers. Gather everyone you know to hike together and have fun!

The first 300 people to register will also receive a free Hike t-shirt!

See page 6 for registration!

5th annual Hike Against HungerSaturday, June 2

Mine Falls Park, NashuaBreakfast & Registration 9 a.m.

Hike begins at 10 a.m.

TheDirector’s

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When I heard the story from the Manchester Boys and Girls Club– that young children, waiting for a bus to take them to Camp Foster–would eat their lunches for breakfast, my heart sank.

Summertime is the hardest for families who have a diffi cult time putting a meal on the table once a day, let alone three times a day. Many families in New Hampshire rely on the free and reduced priced meals given to their children during the school year. In the summer time they are responsible for at least an extra 10 meals per week, and sometimes, many times they are unable to provide those extra meals.

At the New Hampshire Food Bank we believe it is our responsibility to aid these families. With our Operation Frontline Program, and our upcoming “Summer Lunch Bag” campaign, we can stop children from going hungry.

We are grateful to agencies such as the Manchester Boys and Girls Club, who believe it is also their responsibility to fi ght hunger for the children they serve. It is because of our successful collaborations with these agencies that we are able to nix hunger in the early stages.

We hope that you will join us in the goal to end childhood hunger. Please watch your mail for our Summer Lunch Bag campaign in the coming weeks and make a gift to the Food Bank.

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National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food DriveSaturday, May 12For this 15th annual food drive all you have to do is put some non-perishable food items in a bag and leave it by your mailbox. Your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to us!

Rocky Road Music FestivalFriday, May 25- Monday, May 28Rocky Road Campground, LoudonA three-day outdoor festival features bands from all genres and will offer something for every taste of musical style.

Hike Against HungerSaturday, June 2Mine Falls Park, NashuaRegister today to hike beautiful Mine Falls Park while helping to raise money for Operation Frontline. For more information or to register visit our website: www.nhfoodbank.org

Hunger Awareness DayWednesday, June 6NH Food BankJoin us as we unveil the mural designed by the winners of the Envisioning a Community Without Hunger poster contest.

Save these dates!Here are some of the events on the New Hampshire Food Bank’s calendar.

You don’t want to miss these!

Each year New Hampshire Magazine’s Best of NH party brings out the best chefs in New Hampshire to donate their time

and product. This year the New Hampshire Food Bank is the beneficiary of the food extravaganza.

Tickets are on sale now at the Verizon Wireless Arena Box Office. $36 for individuals, $28 for groups.

Tickets purchased on the day of the event are $39.

Best of New Hampshire PartyThursday, June 21

5:30- 8:30 P.M.Verizon Wireless Arena

Receipt RewardsNHFB is now participating in Shaw’s Receipt Rewards Program. How it works: Bring your Shaw’s receipt to the Food Bank. We send the receipt to Shaw’s. Shaw’s donates a percentage of your purchase to the Food Bank. It’s that easy! Look for the Shaw’s Receipt Rewards drop box the next time you come by the Food bank warehouse.

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Food Bank Funders

Thank you to the following individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations who have donated $1,000 or more from November 2006 - March 2007.

Platinum Donors ($50,000 +)Citizens Bank Foundation

Gold Donors ($25,000 - $49,999)Madelaine G. von Weber TrustService Credit Union

Silver Donors ($10,000 - $24,999)Hannaford SupermarketsStop & Shop Family FoundationCogswell Benevolent TrustNorwin S. & Elizabeth Bean FoundationGreater Manchester Charitable Trust

Bronze Donors ($1,000 - $9,999)Sam’s ClubClear ChannelWal*Mart FoundationMountain View Grand Resort & SpaTosa FoundationCisco SystemsAmerijah Productions and DesignWal*MartSt. Anne’s Ecumenical Food PantryMary Louise Billings TrustBest Buy Childrens FoundationBarrett Family FoundationNew Hampshire Charitable FoundationGeoffrey E. Clark & Martha Fuller Clark FundJosephine A. Lamprey FundDigital Federal Credit UnionThe Daniels FoundationHarmon Law Offices, P.C.Centrix Bank & TrustKeane & MacDonald, P.C.Laconia Savings BankBrookstone Builders, Inc.UNH Health ServicesTuck School of Business at DartmouthIrving Oil CorporationC&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.Arthur L. Getz Charitable TrustThe Palazzi Corporation

TheFundraiser ReportSeized Illegal Game Feeds HungryNew Hampshire Fish and Game Department Conservation Officers delivered 250 pounds of moose and deer meat to the New Hampshire Food Bank in March.

The donated meat was confiscated during the fall 2006 hunting season in situations where moose and deer had been illegally taken. Conservation Officers had the meat butchered, packaged and frozen after it was seized. The pending court cases recently were resolved, allowing the donation.

Almost as soon as the meat was unloaded into the Food Bank’s

The meat donation was transported to the Food Bank by CO Jeremy Hawkes of District 3 and Justin Ferland of District 5.

freezers, local agencies were busy packing it up for people in need.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state’s fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats.

The Gift of Giving

Inspired by seeing people wait in line for food in Manchester, nine year old Marc Reardon decided to give up birthday gifts for Lent. Marc instead asked his friends to collect money for the NHFB as his gift.

Through his birthday party collection, Marc and his friends raised $155 to help hungry New Hampshire residents.

Monarchs and St. Mary’s Bank Ice Hunger

St. Mary’s Bank presented the NHFB with $11,800 on April 7th at a Manchester Monarchs game. The money was raised through St. Mary’s Bank and the Manchester Monarchs’ Put Hunger on Ice campaign. For every goal scored by the Monarchs at a home game during the regular season St. Mary’s Bank donated $100.

Manchester Monarchs and St. Mary’s also held a food drive the week of April 2, and at the game collecting 1,004 pounds of food.

Warehouse News

Inventory Check

The Food Bank is consistently receiving large donations of laundry soaps and other personal care items, such as soap and deoderant. These items have been in demand recently. The Food Bank has also received many nutritious snack items, such as cereal bars.

Unfortunately, the warehouse has been consistently low on protein items, mainly meat products. There have been some large donations of pasta which has filled the void.

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In the Kitchen

Ask The Nutritionist by Courtney Bridges, Dietetic Intern

Southwestern Black-eyed Pea and Corn Salad

Serves 6This hearty southwestern salad is sure to hit the spot when craving something with a little spice.

Ingredients:9 cups of water3 cups dry black-eyed peas (2 15 oz. cans drained)1 bell pepper, diced1 small, diced red onion2 cups canned or frozen corn, drained (and thawed)3 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons vinegar1 teaspoon cumin1/8 teaspoon cilantrosalt and pepper to taste

1. Mix the black-eyed peas with the cold water. Let the beans soak overnight or at least one hour.

2. Cook the black-eyed peas for one hour, and drain the water and let cool. If using canned beans, just drain and rinse under cold water.

3. Cut up the pepper and onion.

4. Mix black-eyed peas and corn with oil and vinegar and add cumin, salt, and pepper into the salad.

5. Serve on a plate and garnish with cilantro.

Recipe by: Chef Roland Ulber from Eating Right

Is there really a difference between tap and bottled water?

The main difference between bottled water and tap water is the presence of fluoride in the tap water. Fluoride is important for increasing mineralization of bones and teeth, and preventing dental caries. Consuming water with fluoride and using fluoride containing toothpastes and mouth rinses also provides adequate amounts. When bottled water is the only water source, it is important to buy bottled

water that has fluoride added, or consume an occasional glass of water from the tap. Both bottled water and tap water are regulated by the government and are

equally safe to drink. Contact your local water treatment facility to find out how your water supply compares to national standards.

Is chocolate really good for you?

Research has shown that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, has certain flavonoids in the cocoa that are connected with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. Cocoa also contains similar vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants as other plant foods, which is beneficial in preventing disease, heart attack, and stroke. Also, 1/3 of the fat found in chocolate is monounsaturated which is a healthy fat and is important for disease prevention.

Despite these benefits, chocolate is also much higher in calories and saturated fat than other foods with the same benefits, and should be consumed in moderation. It is not considered a “health food” and should be enjoyed after consuming other healthy choices from the MyPyramid plan recommendations.

Source: The American Dietetic Association www.eatright.org

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Spotlight Agency Boys & Girls Club of manchester

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Alzheimers Health Care Service - Berlin • White Mountain Children’s Center - ClaremontFirst Baptist Church Food Pantry - Hampton • Moore Services - Manchester

Haiten Community Food Pantry - Bedford • Calvary Bible Church Food Pantry - MeredithLittle Blessings Day Care - Salem

IN BRIEF

MANCHESTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

555 UNION STREET

MANCHESTER, NH

ESTABLISHED:1907

FOOD BANK MEMBER SINCE:2001

CHILDREN SERVED:2,499

Each summer since 1978 the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester holds day camp at Camp Foster in Bedford. Camp Foster is a place where inner city kids can get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and just be kids in a wooded atmosphere. 320 Manchester kids, ages 6-13, load up on a bus each day for 10 weeks for activity-filled days in the sun. Camp Foster is a haven for these children, an unending day of play.

“We have about 24 acres of land in Bedford,” said Program Director Dennis Stone. “The kids can choose from 7-8 activities a day. They’re out swimming, boating, and playing basketball. It’s a fun place for these kids.”

Many of the snacks that are provided for campers are straight from the Food Bank warehouse, according to Stone.

“Often times campers are unable or forget to bring a lunch, or, unfortunately, have eaten their lunch earlier in the

morning while waiting for the bus, because they didn’t have breakfast,” said Stone. “I would say 30-40 kids eat their lunch for breakfast, and we won’t let these kids go hungry at lunch time.”

Camp Foster staff make lunches if they are able to, but sometimes have to make due with snacks.

“The main thing is that the Manchester Boys & Girls Cub would not be able to run programs and snacks/meals for campers if we didn’t shop at the Food Bank,” said Stone.

Celebrating 100 Years in Manchester

On May 2nd the Boys & Girls Club celebrated their 100th birthday in Manchester with a party and a club member reunion.

Throughout 2006, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the entire Boys & Girls Club Movement commemorated 100

years of providing hope and opportunity to generations of America’s youth, as well as saving and changing millions of young lives. The Boys & Girls Club of Manchester is one of the 53 original founding clubs of the Boys & Girls Club Movement. The club hosted a year-long centennial celebration of their own beginning in April and culminating in May.

Begun in 1903 as “reading and recreation rooms,” and incorporated in 1907, the Manchester Boys Club provided strong role models for “good citizenship, morals, and habits.” Members, once known as “underprivileged and undernourished,” and known today as “underserved” and “at-risk,” are still provided with guidance-oriented programs that instill confidence and unleash potential!

For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and Camp Foster visit: www.mbgcnh.org.

OFL expands its Frontlines! April 9th marked the completion of the first Operation Frontline Satellite class hosted at Whole Village in Plymouth. This class series was the result of collaboration between UNH Cooperative Extension, the Common Man Family of Restaurants, and Operation Frontline. Robin Peters, a nutrition educator from UNH Cooperative Extension, and Alex Ray, the owner of the Common Man Family of Restaurants were instrumental in making the Plymouth satellite class program possible.

The Eating Right class began March 5th, and was taught by Robin, two Plymouth State University students, Chef Rachel Robie from the Italian Farmhouse, and Brandon Miller, the manager of the Common Man Bakery and Butcher Shop.

Participants learned the benefits of choosing healthy foods, proper food handling techniques and tips on making the most out of their food budget. The class series culminated with a potluck in which all 12 participants had the opportunity to share their own favorite family recipes.

Participants and their families also received a visit from Alex Ray, who along with two additional Common Man chefs, led the class through a lesson focused on healthy snacking. Alex generously provided all of the ingredients for class and take home grocery bags. Thank you, Alex Ray!

The New Hampshire OFL Satellite Class program was created using our experiences hosting a remote-site class at In-SHAPE in Keene, and the satellite class model developed by our sister program in Denver, CO. The Plymouth class is one of two pilot classes being held this spring. The second class began in Littleton on April 16th, and is organized by UNH Cooperative Extension nutrition educator Heather Carter and New Hampshire Catholic Charities Parish Outreach Coordinator, Tony Poekert.

April -June Class & Workshop

Schedule

April 2Power of Eating Right—New Outlook Teen Center, Exeter

April 16thEating Right— Littleton

April 18thPower of Eating Right—New Heights, Portsmouth

JuneSide By Side— VNA Parent Baby Adventure, Manchester

Workshops

April 20New American Africans Cooking and Nutrition

April 30Cedar House, Healthy Eating

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From the Frontline

Registr ation FormClip and send to NH Food Bank, 62 W. Brook Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Please make checks payable to NH Food Bank and write “HIKE” on the memo line.

Common Man owner, Alex Ray leads the Plymouth satellite class in making popular Common Man pizzas.

Don’t forget to collect sponsors! To download a form visit www.nhfoodbank.org

Adults x $20.00 = $(preregistration $20; Day of $25)

Team Members x $15.00 = $(5 person minimum)

Students x $10.00 = $

Kids under 12 x FREE = FREE

Total Enclosed: $

Name

Team Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone Email

Credit Card Exp.

Signature

On Tuesday, April 17, volunteers were invited to a luncheon at the Food Bank to celebrate National Volunteer Week.

National Volunteer Week reflects the power that volunteers have to “inspire by example” — volunteers both encourage those they help and motivate others to serve! National Volunteer Week was created in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order to establish the week as an annual celebration of volunteering.

NHFB volunteers spend their time at the Food Bank for a variety of reasons: to give back to the community and to socialize, but one reason is unanimous– to help people suffering of hunger and poverty in our state.

“I grew up during the depression,” said one volunteer. “I have had a pretty good life since then. I find this is a good way to say thank you.”

The New Hampshire Food Bank volunteers are dedicated workers of all ages. Our volunteers sort food, help in the office, and assist with special events such as Oktoberfest and the Hike Against Hunger.

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Volunteer View

How can you pay your bills when you are 55 or older and

out of work?

able!National Able Network

Call 603-623-5627 or 1-800-652-8808Stop by or write:National Able Network997 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

Please welcome the newest member to the NH Food Bank, Michael Cox. Mike will be filling the role of Volunteer Coordinator. A native of Virginia, Mike graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Human Development in 2003.

Mike came to New Hampshire to serve as an AmeriCorps*VISTA with the Pittsfield Youth Workshop and completed service in 2004. After a cross country road trip, a couple of jobs, and a wedding, Mike found himself as the new Volunteer Coordinator at the NHFB.

When he’s not hard at work at the Food Bank, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Brigid, playing indoor soccer, and loves opening his mailbox to find a new netflix movie has arrived.

Next time you’re at the Food Bank stop by the office and say “hi.” Mike looks forward to working with all the dedicated volunteers here at the NH Food Bank.

• Sorting Food – Volunteers process unsorted donated food and separate the usable food from the unusable food.

• Special Events – The Food Bank has two large events this year and we need the help of volunteers!

The “Best of NH” at the Verizon Wireless Arena on June 21.

2nd Annual Oktoberfest at McIntyre Ski Area on September 8.

• Food Drops – Volunteers help unload and distribute food to those in need out in the community.

• Office Assistants – The Food Bank is always in need of volunteers who are willing to share their office skills. Volunteers assist with data entry, mailings and other tasks.

• Operation Frontline – Are you a cook or nutritionist? Interested in teaching others? Operation Frontline volunteers instruct classes that teach low-income individuals at risk of hunger to select and prepare healthy low-cost meals.

Food Bank Volunteer Opportunities

Please welcome Our New Volunteer

Coordinator, Michael Cox

Volunteer Appreciation DayApril 17, 2007

NHFB volunteers kick back during a casual luncheon on April 17 to celebrate their hard work.

NONPROFIT ORG.

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MANCHESTER, NH

PERMIT NO. 37

Feeding the Programs that Feed the Hungry

62 West Brook StreetManchester, NH 03101

Is Chocolate Good for You? Pg 4

MB&GC Celebrates 100 years Pg 5

From the Frontline Pg 6

National Volunteer Week Pg 7

Also Inside:Eat. Hike. End Hunger. Pg 1

Events Calendar Pg 2

The Fundraiser Report Pg 3

Spring 2007 NewsletterPacking Away Hunger

“THE BEST PART OF THE DAY WAS SEEING THE KIDS GET OFF THE BUSES WITH ALL THAT FOOD.”

-Mountain View Academy senior Caitlin Arpin