EVENTS
Cooking Matters for Adults
Offered by Cooking Matters NH, a Program of the NH Food Bank
Are you looking to prevent or manage heart disease or diabetes? This free online course offers information that can help support healthy lifestyle changes. Learn about nutrition, healthy eating and cooking, food safety, meal planning and food budgeting. Registration is required; you may only register for one course. Registrants agree to attend at least 4 of the 6 weekly classes.
Attendees receive a FREE $10 grocery store gift card for each week they participate.
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Four virtual course series options available in 2026:
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Thursdays, January 22nd to February 26th 5:30pm- 7:00pm
(1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26) -
Tuesdays, April 21st to May 26th 6:00pm-7:30pm
(4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, and 5/26) -
Wednesdays September 9th to October 14th 6:30pm- 8:00pm
(9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, and 10/14) -
Mondays, November 9th to December 14th 4:30pm- 6:00pm
(11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, and 12/14)
Cooking Matters Store Tour
Offered by Cooking Matters NH, a Program of the NH Food Bank
in partnership with Hannaford
Do you want to learn about:
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saving money on groceries
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making healthy choices
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meal planning
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nutrition
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and more?
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Take a FREE grocery store tour of your local Hannaford to better understand health-conscious shopping on a budget.
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Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Deadline: Sign up by January 30th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Hannaford Supermarket, 859 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104
Participants receive a FREE $10 grocery store gift card.
Limit 1 per household. Participants must register and attend the event to qualify for this benefit.
Trauma Recovery Group
An online group for young adults focused on healing from trauma. Learn how trauma affects the mind and body, understand how your nervous system works, connect with others who’ve had similar experiences, and build skills to reduce anxiety and feel safer in your body.
​8-Week Sessions beginning February 2026, exact dates to be determined.
A Matter of Balance
Are you age 65 or older and concerned about balance or falling? Our Matter of Balance program is designed specifically for older adults to help reduce fear of falling, improve balance and strength, and increase confidence in everyday activities. This proven program offers practical strategies to help you stay active, safe, and independent.
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Current 8-week session sign-up is closed, but reach out with interest so we can inform you of future availability!
Location: Amoskeag Health,145 Hollis Street, Manchester, NH
