Windham, New Hampshire

Shepherd’s Pantry

Helping Feed Our Community Since 1992

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We Provide Food Assistance to Those in Need in Southern New Hampshire

The operations of Shepherd’s Pantry are carried out by a dedicated group of volunteers who, each week, shop for food, pick up regular donations from supermarkets and bakeries, fill the shelves and freezers and then bag the food and distribute it to our clients each Monday morning.

About Us

Struggling With Food Insecurity?

We’re here to help.

Shepherd’s Pantry operates every Monday morning as a drive through from the Windham Presbyterian Church parking lot providing food assistance to those in need in Southern New Hampshire. We want to make sure that none of our neighbors goes hungry.

Due to the increase in client volume, the Shepherd’s Pantry Board of Directors has voted that as of July 1, 2023, Shepherd’s Pantry will only accept new clients living in Windham. We will continue to serve our client base, including those not living in Windham, and any other new Windham families until such time that our weekly numbers recede.

Learn how you can qualify for food assistance.

Our Services

The Turkey Trot = Neighborhood Fun Run!

The Windham Turkey Trot started in 1994 and is now the primary annual Fundraising Event to support the Windham Shepherd’s Pantry.

In 2020, Shepherd’s Pantry was given the opportunity to assume the operation of the Trot so now both the Windham Shepherd’s Pantry and the Windham Turkey Trot are under the same 501(c)(3) umbrella. This means 100% of the funds raised from The Windham Turkey Trot goes to Shepherd’s Pantry to help its clients who experience food insecurity.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Noreen Gallo

Mar 1, 2025

Noreen Gallo’s journey with Shepherd’s Pantry began when her family moved to Windham. Having always admired the work of community food pantries, she was inspired by her parents, who were involved with St. Vincent’s on the Cape. Noreen knew she wanted to contribute in a similar way once she settled in Windham.

Though she and her husband were busy raising four boys and she began her own business, Your Forever Nutrition Counseling, Noreen’s passion for community service never wavered. When she learned about Shepherd’s Pantry, she knew it was the perfect opportunity to give back.

Today, Noreen volunteers on Monday Distribution Days, where she plays a vital role in sorting vegetable and fresh produce donations for clients. She truly loves helping others and feels strongly about ensuring everyone has access to healthy food.

As Noreen says, “I love helping people and feel strongly about people having access to food.”

In addition to her volunteer work, Noreen and her son, Ben, have participated in the Windham Turkey Trot every year since they stopped traveling on Thanksgiving Day. This annual fundraiser for Shepherd’s Pantry is a special way for them to enjoy family time while giving back to their community. Below is a favorite photo of Noreen and Ben as their prepared to run at the Windham Turkey Trot together on Thanksgiving Day a couple years ago.

Thank you, Noreen, for your kindness, dedication, and for making a difference in our community!

Photographed left to right: Ben Gallo and Noreen Gallo

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