United Way Seeks 100 Volunteers for Annual Kevin Slattery Memorial Food Drive
Community urged to come together May 31 and June 1 to fight hunger locally
NASHUA, NH – United Way of Greater Nashua is calling on community members to step up and help fight hunger by volunteering at the annual Kevin Slattery Memorial Food Drive, taking place Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Held in honor of longtime United Way board member Kevin Slattery, this event mobilizes the community to collect food for local pantries serving people in need across the Greater Nashua region.
This year, the drive will take place at 10 local stores each day in Nashua, Hudson, Merrimack, Milford, and Wilton—including Shaw’s in Nashua, Milford, and Merrimack, Hannaford in Nashua and Hudson, Jeanotte’s Market in Nashua, and House By the Side of the Road Convenience in Wilton.
To make the drive a success, United Way needs 100 volunteers—50 each day—to collect food donations from shoppers at these locations. Volunteers will be stationed outside stores, handing out wish lists and encouraging shoppers to purchase a few extra items. Each shift is just three hours long, from 10 AM to 1 PM, and is perfect for individuals, families, school groups, businesses, and faith communities.
Most-needed items include nonperishable foods like canned soup, pasta, tomato sauce, peanut butter, rice, crackers, and coffee, as well as basic hygiene products like shampoo and toothpaste.
“This is a powerful opportunity for neighbors to come together and tackle a serious local problem—hunger,” said Mike Apfelberg, President of United Way of Greater Nashua. “Kevin Slattery believed in taking action to help people in need, and this drive is a chance for all of us to carry that legacy forward.”
Food collected will support 10 local food pantries serving thousands of individuals and families each month. From children receiving weekend meals through End 68 Hours of Hunger to seniors and veterans accessing emergency food at neighborhood pantries, every donation helps feed someone in our community.
Volunteer spots are still available! Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/KSFood-Drive-2025 or contact United Way at info@unitedwaynashua.org or (603) 882-4011.
“In New Hampshire, nearly 94,000 people struggle with food insecurity, including more than 21,000 children,” said Apfelberg. “This food drive is about more than collecting food—it’s about standing together to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.”
Join us May 31 or June 1, and be part of a community that cares—and acts.
United Way of Greater Nashua is an independent 510(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1929 to serve the residents of Greater Nashua. Its mission is to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. United Way of Greater Nashua has received GuideStar and Charity Navigator’s top ratings for accountability, transparency, and financial management. For more information or to get involved as a donor or volunteer, please email United Way of Greater Nashua at, info@unitedwaynashua.org or visit their website at www.unitedwaynashua.org.
