Boston Billiard Club, located at 55 Northeastern Boulevard in Nashua has partnered with the New Hampshire Food bank to collect food and donations during the month of June. Anyone who donates an item of food or a cash donation will receive one hour of free pool.
“We believe that it is critically important to support the community”, stated Kurt Mathias, president of Boston Billiard Club. “This is just a small way to help those less fortunate than us in these difficult economic times.”
The New Hampshire Food Bank has requested the following items:
• canned tuna
• chicken
• canned stews
• pasta
• peanut butter100% juice boxes (no glass please)
• canned fruits in light syrup
• applesauce
• canned vegetables
• tomatoes
• tomato sauce
• Soups
• healthy cereals
• pasta
• rice
• dry beans
• paper products
• personal care items
Additionally, the food bank accepts financial donations. One dollar donated equals four meals.
To donate at Boston Billiard Club, drop off your food item or cash donation during regular business hours (noon to 1am daily).
There are several events scheduled at Boston Billiard Club to raise awareness for the food drive. A Summer Party on Friday June 13th featuring the bands Respect Due and Lifted and The Granite State Strongman Competition on Saturday June 14th.
For more information and event details go to www.bostonbilliardclub.com
About New Hampshire Food Bank
A program of New Hampshire Catholic Charities, the New Hampshire Food Bank serves as the only food bank in the state. Our current approach to ending hunger includes developing programs to help educate our member agencies, rolling out a Mobile Food Pantry, and expanding our Operation Frontline program. Each year the Food Bank distributes over 4 million pounds of donated, surplus food to nearly 350 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, day care centers, senior citizen homes and substance abuse treatment centers. These member agencies in turn provide the food to the over 95,000 hungry men, women and children throughout New Hampshire.
