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The Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter Inc. is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit agency that serves the Greater Nashua area. We depend on the financial support of our community to keep our programs running. Over 90% of the funds for operating programs for those in need come from private contributions. We are grateful for your support.
Donate
The Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter Inc. is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit agency that serves the Greater Nashua area. We depend on the financial support of our community to keep our programs running. Over 90% of the funds for operating programs for those in need come from private contributions. We are grateful for your support.
Want To Help Us? There are many ways to do it!
What’s the best way to help NSKS? Be a philanthropist. Philanthropy (phi·lan·thro·py) is Greek for love of humanity. You can be a philanthropist in a variety of ways: by donating your time (volunteer at the kitchen, pantry or shelter), donating a skill/talent (such as fix a car or review a legal document), or donate your treasure (90% of our budget comes from philanthropic gifts from people like you).
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NSKS is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit agency. We depend on the financial support of our community to keep our programs running.
Donate Food
Help us meet the increased demand and keep our pantry stocked with nonperishable food items and toiletries.
Donate Goods
Our clients appreciate your donations of bug repellent, sunscreen, deodorant and new or gently used tents and sleeping bags.
Donate Celebration Leftovers
Leftovers from your bake sale or party (as long as they have not been served to a guest) help us feed 200 people everyday.
Donate Food From Your Restaurant
Our clients greatly appreciate your restaurant food! We accept leftovers (as long as they have not left the service window).
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Purchase Items From Our Spring & Summer Wishlist
Planned Giving & Bequests
Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter (NSKS) is happy to work with you on Planned Giving that balances what you wish to accomplish for yourself, your family and your philanthropic interests. Gifts of all sizes work to ensure a better life for those in need.
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Bequests left for NSKS guarantee that the resources you have built during your lifetime will continue to serve others after you are gone. By including NSKS in your will you are creating a lasting legacy that funds food, shelter, advocacy, education, work preparation and the restoration of dignity and self-respect, ensuring a vibrant community life for future generations.
To learn more about making bequests, planned giving, or major gifts in general please reach out to our Director of Finance and Administration, Erika Cross MacDonald at erika@nsks.org or (603) 889-7770 ext. 110
Please note:
Planned Giving (previously referred to as deferred giving), is defined by a charitable gift that requires forethought and planning to execute. Traditionally, Planned Giving has been referred to as a gift created in an individual’s lifetime that will take place after their passing.
A bequest is the indication of a donor’s future plans to leave a future gift.
Visit Us
2 Quincy Street
Nashua, NH 03060
Mailing Address:
Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, Inc.
PO Box 3116
Nashua, NH 03061-3116
Call Us
(603) 889-7770
If you call after hours, please use the extension listed after the name of the person you are trying to reach. See Our Contact Page
Business Hours
Mon – Fri:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ring bell for entry at Door #2 in our parking lot at 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060
Donate Food & Household Items
Please help us comply with Health Department guidelines by checking expiration dates on food donations.
The best time for drop-off donations is Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5:00PM
Donation How-Tos
- Visit us at 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060
- Pull into our parking area
- Come to Door #2
- Ring bell and let us know why you’re here. We’ll direct you to the appropriate person.
We Accept...
Please be sure that your donations are new or gently used. Please call to confirm that we have room for your donated items: (603) 889-7770
- Blankets & comforters (twin sized)
- Sheets (twin sized)
- Pillows
- Towels
- Household Items (Please call to make sure we need the items you are offering.)
- Silverware
- Books
- Only new toys, games and puzzles
- Bikes and locks
- Unopened food items
- Unopened baby food & formula
- Personal care items and toiletries (including opened bottles of shampoo)
- Diapers, all sizes including pull-ups & adult
- Winter coats, winter hats, winter gloves & mittens, scarves
- New socks and underwear
- Sleeping bags
- Gift cards
- Party supplies for birthdays
- Pet food
- Feminine pads & tampons
- Toilet paper
Sorry, We Do Not Accept...
- Clothing (Business attire is occasionally accepted. Call Donna at 603-889-7770 ext. 117)
- Cribs
- Mattresses
- Opened food or spices
- Stuffed animals
- Most furniture (Please call and ask)
When in doubt, please call and ask: (603) 889-7770
Our Wish Lists
Pantry Items
Top Ten Most-Needed Pantry Items:
- Cereal: any type, brand or size, hot or cold
- Soups: any brand, flavor (broth or hearty), canned, boxed
- Pasta: any type or brand
- Rice
- Shampoo: opened or unopened
- Toilet Paper: any size packages; families are given one roll
- Body Wash or Bars of Soap
- Toothpaste and Tooth Brushes
- Diapers, size 5 especially needed
- Deodorant
Spring & Summer Items
- Tents
- Sleeping Bags
- Mosquito Repellent
- Allergy Medications
- Ponchos
- Umbrellas
- Sunscreen
Garden Items
Garden Supplies for our outdoor garden boxes. Please note, we are an organic garden so all materials and seeds MUST be ORGANIC. We are happy to accept used garden supplies in good, useable condition.
- Watering Wand
- Cinder Blocks (used to plant flowers along the outside of our garden beds)
- ORGANIC composted cow manure
- ORGANIC soil
- Financial donations to purchase specific items for the garden
Birthday Program Items
We created a Birthday Room to provide new toys and gifts for children having a birthday who are staying in our shelters or whose families have no resources to celebrate their special day. We are still in need of party supplies such as:
- Plates and napkins
- Party hats
- Plastic forks
- Decorations
Do you have birthday supplies left over from your own child’s party? Please drop them off! We can use them!
Shelter Items
Items, unless stated otherwise, may be gently used. Please make sure used items are in good condition.
- Underwear and tube socks; all sizes— NEW
- Pots, pans, kitchen utensils and flatware
- Towels
Agency Items
Being a non-profit agency means that the majority of our funds are allocated to client services. Donations of these items in working condition will help save agency time and resources which would best be used for our clients.
- Dehumidifier
- Snowblower
- Commercial Floor Scrubber
Become a Volunteer and Join Us!
The Nashua Soup Kitchen can only fill its mission to serve our community with the help of our neighbors and friends.