On the first Friday of each month, September through June, the NH Food Alliance network hosts an informal and lively conversation with partners across the New Hampshire food system and beyond! Network Café topics often leading to further collaborations and projects; turning talk into action.
The 2026-27 Network Café Series
The 2026-2027 Network Café Series is a space to learn about and discuss the critical issues facing our food system right now.
A guest will join us to share about their understanding of the topic at hand and lay out the implications the issue has for our individual and collective work in creating a thriving food system here in the Granite State. Following the presentation, we will ask questions, discuss, and connect over what we learned, strengthening our relationships and connections to inspire solutions through collaboration.
In that spirit of collaboration and building connections, we urge you to share our Network Café Series with your networks, colleagues, and friends. Each café is designed to be inclusive opportunities for learning and growing in our food systems work. Below are the proposed topics and registration links for each upcoming Network Café; more details will be available as each gets closer. Looking forward to another season of learning together!
From Excess to Access: Strengthening Food Recovery in New Hampshire
October 2, 12-1 PM | Register here
In 2023, an estimated 98% of surplus food in New Hampshire (more than 103,000 tons!) ended up in a landfill. Much of that food could be recovered and redirected to people experiencing hunger.
How can we reduce the amount of wasted food and increase access to those who need it? Hudson Wells, Manager of the Fresh Rescue program at the NH Food Bank, is leading the charge. Recently, the Fresh Rescue program received a $750,000 grant for added infrastructure and capacity, not only for the program but for food recovery and distribution work across the state.
Hudson is looking for partners. Join the October Network Café to learn about his work and how you can benefit from collaborating with the Fresh Rescue program.
Upcoming Network Cafés
November 6 | Register here
Topic to be announced!
December 4 | Register here
Proposed topic: NH Food Alliance's Policy Workgroup
January 8 | Register here
Topic to be announced!
February 5 | Register here
Topic to be announced!
March 5 | Register here
Topic to be announced!
April 2 | Register here
Topic to be announced!
Catch up on past Network Cafés! Read summaries and watch recordings of below.
