When our community unites, lives change.
100% of your donation will go directly to helping our neighbors in the Upper Valley with critical needs such as access to food, housing, heating, and so much more. Thank you.
Building a stronger community through humanity and kindness.
Last year LISTEN provided...
Home-cooked meals prepared by over 40 volunteer cook teams
Individuals assisted with winter heat and electricity bills
Families supported to successfully secure or maintain housing
Households that received service coordination for basic needs
People who received 338,272 pounds of produce and shelf-stable pantry goods
Families provided with thrift store vouchers totaling $179,260 for clothing and home goods
Children given the opportunity to attend summer camp
LISTEN bridges the gap for our Upper Valley community with resources that transform lives for the better.
Our vision is of an Upper Valley community that generously supports individuals and families in their efforts to achieve and maintain successful independence. Every day, we see the power of coming together to help fellow community members who are struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to your generosity, a record number of neighbors are receiving food, heating, and housing assistance through LISTEN. Lives are transformed for the better because of caring and committed people like you.
Our impact in the Upper Valley community is driven by our vital programs.
Community Dinners
LISTEN’s hearty three-course dinners are served FREE of charge to the public
Monday-Friday from 4:30PM to 5:30PM.
Learn more about
Housing Helpers
LISTEN’s Housing Helpers program provides grants to prevent our Upper Valley neighbors from falling into financial crisis and homelessness. Learn more about Housing Helpers.
Heating Helpers
LISTEN's Heating Helpers program keeps neighbors warm through the winter. These grants can help pay for fuel and prevent utility disconnection. Learn more about
Food Pantry
LISTEN’s food pantry is open Monday-Friday. Walk-ins are welcome. We provide 1-2 weeks of groceries each month to anyone in our service area. Learn more about the
Thrift Stores
LISTEN features the largest second-hand store system in the region with three convenient shops in NH and VT. Learn where you can donate goods or shop our
Summer Camp Scholarships
LISTEN's Summer Camp Scholarships provide need-based camp scholarships to Upper Valley children from ages 6-14 for one week of camp. Learn more about
We Need Your Help
Turn compassion into action for your Upper Valley neighbors facing hard times.
Across the Upper Valley, the level of demand for basic services has risen steadily over the last several years. The good news is that you can make a difference and ensure that our neighbors who are experiencing hardship can move forward, rebuild, and thrive. When you support LISTEN, you provide critical resources for them as they work towards greater self-sufficiency. Your compassion means that they will have food, heating, electricity, and a place to call home. Every dollar you give is used to respond quickly, when our neighbors need us most.
As so many of us know, recovery from addiction is a lifelong process for individuals and families. Recently, LISTEN was able to provide assistance to a strong soul amongst us to pay for his next month’s rent and find a new apartment to call home. This neighbor has been feeling very overwhelmed, and needed to stop his job search in order to stay focused on his recovery. Now he has a safe place to be every night, and an important support in place to continue to meet his sobriety goals.
Anonymous
"Hunger is a growing problem here in the Upper Valley, especially for those recently unemployed. When our neighbor Julia visited LISTEN’s food pantry, we were ready to send her home with fresh produce, cereal, and more. Julia works at one of the local hospitals, and her husband recently lost his job. They could no longer make their income stretch to feed their family of four and pay for other necessities. Julia was hesitant to come by and ask for support. Our staff boosted her spirits and told her to come back soon."
Julia
"With food lines growing at both our pantry and community dinners, we see the power of being there for our neighbors each day. So when Shawn, a father of three came to the dinner hall, our mission was clear. Shawn had just lost his job at a local restaurant and he needed to ensure his children had a nutritious meal at the end of each day. He had no immediate income and was worried about feeding his kids yesterday and today, and frankly, until he could determine next steps for them. Shawn and his family have enjoyed “to go” dinners six nights a week while he has looked to secure another job."
Shawn
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