Shepherds Pantry, Windham, NH

06/14/2026

📢Shepherd’s Pantry Extended Hours📢

Shepherd’s Pantry is adding alternative distribution hours to better serve clients who may be unable to visit during our regular Monday morning distribution.

Beginning Monday, June 15th, clients who are unable to visit during our regular Monday morning distribution may visit the pantry on Mondays from 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM.

Items available during this extended distribution will include:
🥫 Shelf-stable non-perishable food bag
🥩 Meat
🥛 Shelf-stable milk
🍞 Bread

Please note: All regular Shepherd’s Pantry guidelines remain in effect. If a client receives food during the regular Monday morning distribution, the client is not eligible to return for the afternoon distribution on the same day.

Our regular pantry distribution hours remain Monday mornings from 9:15 AM to 11:00 AM.

We hope these additional hours provide greater flexibility and access for our clients 🐑❤️🛒

With the support of local individuals and organizations, Shepherd’s Pantry provides groceries for families in Southern NH experiencing food insecurity.

06/04/2026

Thank you to the Windham Endowment for including Shepherd’s Pantry in your 20 Acts of Kindness initiative! 💙

We are so grateful for the donation of laundry detergent sheets that will directly benefit the families we serve. Thank you also for recognizing our incredible volunteers with sweet treats from Pearls Candy & Nuts, they are the heart of our mission.

Your generosity and community spirit makes a meaningful difference. We are honored to be part of this wonderful celebration of kindness! 🛒💚🐑

06/01/2026

✨Volunteer Spotlight✨

Carol Murphy first learned about the pantry through her late neighbors and friends, Bob and Mary Ashburn. As longtime Shepherd’s Pantry volunteers, they often shared stories about the pantry and the wonderful people involved. After retiring from a high-tech marketing career she loved for 32 years, Carol felt called to give back and found her home at Shepherd’s Pantry.

She became our beloved "milk and eggs girl", a role she still fills today with enthusiasm and a smile. Carol loves working alongside the caring volunteers and says the teamwork and dedication of everyone involved keeps her coming back week after week.

“We’ve been blessed in life and giving back to others is so important. Find the passion and help give back, because it’s so rewarding.” - Carol Murphy

A member of St. Matthew’s Parish for 25 years, Carol feels deeply connected to the mission of feeding those in need and considers volunteering at Shepherd’s Pantry a true calling.

Carol, thank you for your kindness, dedication, and generous spirit. We are so grateful to have you as part of the Shepherd’s Pantry family! 🐑❤️🛒

05/01/2026

✨Volunteer Spotlight✨

Paul McKenna’s journey to Shepherd’s Pantry began through his volunteer work with Sonshine Soup Kitchen, where he connected with Bob Richards. Bob introduced Paul to Shepherd’s Pantry, and after a quick phone call, Paul didn’t hesitate and jumped right in, starting with weekly meat pickups at Hannaford. Not long after, he joined the Monday Distribution Day team and he’s been a steady and valued presence ever since.

After retiring at the end of 2019, Paul was eager to give back more of his time. With a remarkable 47-year career as an engineer, Paul brings both dedication and a strong work ethic to everything he does.

At the pantry, Paul wears many hats. On Monday Distribution Days, you’ll find him as a “pusher,” helping move food along the distribution line, or stepping in wherever needed, often at the bread or deli stations. He also makes early morning pickups from Shaw’s, collecting meat and frozen baked goods. His willingness to jump in wherever needed keeps things running smoothly for both volunteers and the families we serve.

Paul shared what makes volunteering at Shepherd’s Pantry so special to him:

“It’s a place where you can connect to help people in need to make their lives better.”

Paul, thank you for your commitment, positivity, and the heart you bring to Shepherd’s Pantry each week. We are so lucky to have you as part of our volunteer family! 🐑❤️🛒

04/11/2026

❤️ Saturday Morning Wish List ❤️

A heartfelt ✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone who supports Shepherd’s Pantry. Your generosity helps us provide essential items to local families week after week, we truly couldn’t do this without you!

🛒 This week, we are especially in need of:

Canned soup
Canned tuna
Mac & cheese
Jelly
Healthy cereal
Baby wipes
Toilet paper
Diapers (Sizes 4, 5, 6 and 3T–4T, 4T–5T)
Liquid laundry detergent

📦 Donation Drop-Off Locations:

📍 St. Matthew’s Parish Hall
Open Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM
(Also open to parishioners after Mass)

📍 Shaw’s Supermarket (Windham, NH)
Donation box located near the store exit

If you’re out shopping this weekend, please consider adding an extra item to your cart for a neighbor in need. Every donation, big or small, makes a meaningful impact.

🐑❤️ Your support keeps our shelves stocked and our community cared for. Thank you for being part of our mission!

✨ Learn more or donate online: shepherdspantry.net/donate/ ✨

Thank you for considering a tax-deductible donation to Shepherd’s Pantry. You can donate online or find information about donating food and personal care items.

04/07/2026

🌸 Spring Shred Party! 📄

Help Shepherd’s Pantry while clearing out your paperwork! Bring your old documents to safely shred and support families in our community.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 11
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
📍 Location: DiPietro Group Real Estate

Donation: A non-perishable food item or personal care item for Shepherd’s Pantry 💛

Shred your papers, share your generosity, and help make a difference for those we serve!🛒❤️🐑

Spring Shred Party!📄

Looking to declutter, tackle tax season paperwork, or safely dispose of old documents? Stop by our office on Saturday, April 11th from 9 AM - 12 PM and shred your documents with ease and peace of mind!

Cost: A non-perishable food item or personal care donation for Shepherd’s Pantry.

See you there for a morning of shredding & sharing!

04/01/2026

✨Volunteer Spotlight✨

When Jan and John Sansoucie first moved to Oriole Road in Windham, they met their neighbors, Laurie and Steve Johnson, and were introduced to Shepherd’s Pantry. What started as a neighborly connection quickly grew into years of dedicated service and lasting impact.

Jan Sansoucie now serves as our Distribution Day Coordinator, thoughtfully organizing each volunteer’s role every Monday while also working behind the scenes on Fridays to prepare for Mondays distribution. She is truly the steady, behind-the-scenes glue that keeps distribution day running smoothly.

Her husband, John Sansoucie, is known around the Pantry as our “professional bagger”, a skill he’s perfected since his teenage years at Market Basket and taught his family! Always ready to jump in wherever needed, John brings both efficiency and a willingness to help with any task.

Their children, Matthew and Cathryn Sansoucie, grew up volunteering alongside their mom, helping sort donations from a young age. Today, Matthew continues to give back as a dedicated Windham Turkey Trot volunteer, assisting with the Bill DeLuca Turkey Trot mascot and participating in the race.

Cathryn serves as Shepherd’s Pantry’s Social Media Coordinator, managing the page and lending a hand on distribution days whenever needed. On days that Shepherd’s Pantry is the recipient of a food drive, the Sansoucie family unites to date check, sort, and stock the pantry’s shelves.

As Laurie Johnson, Shepherd’s Pantry President, shares: “Jan, John, Cathryn, and Matthew were our neighbors on Oriole Road and have consistently supported the Pantry. One Sunday, when I needed help moving Thanksgiving food for Monday’s distribution, Jan assured me, ‘John says of course, whatever Laurie needs for Shepherd’s Pantry.’ Their help has continued ever since.”

The Sansoucie family’s story is a beautiful reminder of how community, kindness, and a neighborly connection can grow into years of meaningful service. Thank you for all that you do for Shepherd’s Pantry!🛒❤️🐑

03/01/2026

✨Volunteer Spotlight✨

If you know Roger Toupin, you know family means everything to him. As Toupin #13 in a family that now includes at least 134 members, Roger brings that same deep sense of connection and care to Shepherd’s Pantry.

A longtime member of St. Matthew’s Church for over 40 years, Roger first began supporting the Pantry through donations. After retiring in 2020, his wife, Sue (Toupin #31), “volunteered” him for Monday distributions and we’re so grateful she did! Since joining Shepherd’s Pantry in September 2024, Roger faithfully picks up frozen meat, fresh produce, and other items from our warehouse, delivers them to the Windham Presbyterian Church for distribution, and returns any remaining items afterward. Through his family business, Toupin Rigging Company, he even helped transport large equipment donations for our warehouse.

Roger says it best: “It’s always nice to be able to help someone in need. It’s a great group of people.”

As one of our beloved “Professional Delivery Persons,” Roger (like many of our volunteers!) has a grandparent’s heart; always making sure families, especially children, receive a little extra care. We’re so thankful for Roger’s steady hands, generous spirit, and the love he shares with our Shepherd’s Pantry community each week. 🐑❤️🛒

02/22/2026

❄️ Pantry Closure Notice ❄️

Due to the severe snowstorm, Shepherd’s Pantry will be ❗️CLOSED❗️on Monday (2/23)

The safety of our clients and volunteers is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and we look forward to serving our community again soon. Stay safe and warm! ❤️🛒🐑

When there are active school closings, you can find the most up-to-date list of closings & delays here. As schools are reported closed, they will be added to this list. Questions? Click the school closings FAQ link.

02/01/2026

✨Volunteer Spotlight✨

Anne Bauer & Marianne Bauer-Condon

Anne Bauer began volunteering in 1999, after learning about Shepherd’s Pantry through St. Matthew Church. From early BJ’s pickups and stocking freezers to warmly greeting clients each Monday, Anne treasures the connections she makes along the way.

“I love saying hello to everyone and hearing how they’re doing. Shepherd’s Pantry is such a gift - a place filled with love, connection, and kindness. I carry the people we serve in my prayers every day.” - Anne Bauer

Her daughter, Marianne Bauer-Condon, grew up volunteering alongside her mom during school breaks and summers, pushing carts, loading cars, and praying together with volunteers and clients. Inspired by the Shepherd’s Pantry’s mission, Marianne went on to become a physician, carrying that same heart for service into her work.

“Shepherd’s Pantry showed me the power of serving others and truly listening to their stories. Being part of a community that cares so deeply has stayed with me throughout my life.” - Marianne Bauer-Condon

Today, Anne and Marianne still volunteer together when they can, and Marianne’s growing family proudly supports Shepherd’s Pantry through service days and the annual Windham Turkey Trot, sharing the joy of giving with the next generation.

We are so grateful for Anne and Marianne, and for families like theirs who make Shepherd’s Pantry a true community of love and care. 🐑❤️🛒