Project Homebound 2026

Project Homebound 2026: Feeding Our Community, One Box at a Time

For 42 years, Project Homebound has brought our community together to help ensure that local individuals and families can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. This annual food drive serves the greater Lancaster area and relies on the generosity of local businesses, organizations, schools, and community members.

Last year, thanks to tremendous community support, Project Homebound distributed 254 Thanksgiving food boxes, helping feed 846 individuals. Local schools alone contributed nearly 2,000 food items, while businesses and organizations throughout the region provided food and financial donations.

The Northern Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce encourages our members and community to support this meaningful local tradition.

How Can You Help?

Local businesses and organizations are invited to participate by organizing workplace food drives, collecting financial contributions, or even challenging another business to match donations. Individuals and families can also contribute by donating nonperishable food items, gift cards, or funds.

Donation Drop-Off Dates:

Lancaster Town Hall

• Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

• Monday, November 16 | 10:00 AM–3:30 PM

The Lancaster Police Department will also host its annual Stuff a Cruiser event on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Lancaster Shaw's parking lot.

Financial contributions may also be deposited directly into the Project Homebound account at Passumpsic Bank in Lancaster.

Need a Thanksgiving Food Box?

Project Homebound also welcomes requests from individuals and families who could benefit from assistance this Thanksgiving.

To request a food box, email projecthomeboundnh@gmail.com, call or text 802-328-0683, or message Project Homebound through Facebook.

The deadline to register is November 18, with food box distribution scheduled for Saturday, November 21, at Lancaster Town Hall. Designated pickup times vary by community, and delivery is available for recipients who cannot physically pick up their boxes.

Calling All Chamber Members and Local Businesses!

Please review the attached Project Homebound Business Request Letter to learn more about how your business or organization can participate in this year's effort.

Whether through food donations, financial support, or simply helping spread the word, every contribution helps make Thanksgiving a little brighter for our neighbors.

For additional information, visit Project Homebound on Facebook or email projecthomeboundnh@gmail.com.

Together, we can continue this wonderful tradition of feeding our community, one box at a time.