Blazing into the New Year

As the holiday "season of giving" comes to a close, that doesn't mean the struggle of those in need of fuel and food ends as well. This week we were hit with out first major snow storm of the year, winter is just beginning. January and February are some of the coldest months of the year and the work of (H)EAT is continues.

So far we have tabled at some great events community events and started delivering oil to local community members through the help of our oil partners; Lamprey Brothers and DF Richard Energy, but there is so much more to do, so many more people to help.

As we enter into the new year we are looking forward to working with more community members and businesses to raise awareness and funds for (H)EAT. If you have a great idea or looking to help out?, email food@seacoastlocal.org.

And here's to a warm, healthy, and happy New Year for everyone on the Seacoast!

Upcoming Events

This Saturday, December 18th, join us at The Pressroom (77 Daniels St), 9pm, for the Jumbo Circus Peanuts holiday gala benefit for (H)EAT! Be ready boogie the night away and create your own (H)EAT.

Be sure to come back to the Press Room this Tuesday, December 21st, 5:30pm, for the Larry Garland Jazz Jam.

Also.... Slacking on your Christmas Cards this year? RiverRun and SecondRun Bookstore are now selling special edition (H)EAT Holiday Cards. A bundle of ten is only $20. Such a steal! And all proceeds go to (H)EAT.

And keep an eye out for stores selling the mysterious (H) pins. $1 buys you a pin and an eternity of coolness in the name of (H)EAT.

And last but, not least, check out this food for thought:

"Shaheen asks for heating assistance for NH", CONCORD, N.H.—New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is urging the federal government to prevent deep cuts in heating assistance to residents of the state, writes the Associated Press for boston.com.

Gather Your Canned Goods

Many thanks to Me & Ollies of Exeter for hosting a (H)EAT table last Thursday at Exeter's annual Holiday Open House and Festival of Trees. The downtown looked spectacular, we got to spread the (H)EAT word and see Santa! All in all it was a great night.

We have some great local businesses hosting food donation boxes. Runner's Alley in downtown Portsmouth is moving their feet for (H)EAT with their Winter Warrior program. Group runners get points for bringing in canned goods with them when they come for their weekly runs. The program goes until Mid March and points can then be traded in for gear. Runner's Alley has generously offered to donate all canned goods to area food pantries for (H)EAT. Whether you are braving the cold for a group run or just stopping in to Runner's Alley for some shopping be sure to bring along a canned good for a great cause.

SecondRun Bookstore, in downtown Portsmouth, is also hosting a food donation box. So the next time you're looking for a book to cozy up by the fire think of (H)EAT and swing by SecondRun with a can.

We are busy working on putting together some more great community events for (H)EAT. Have a great idea or looking to help out? Just email food@seacoastlocal.org. Our next volunteer meeting will be Me & Ollies, Market Square, Portsmouth at 5pm. See you then!

December is Here!

As the temperature is dropping the (H)EAT campaign is afire!

Tomorrow, Thursday, December 2nd, we will be attending Exeter's annual Holiday Open House and Festival of Trees in honor of all of our Exeter members and their awesome downtown. This is a great event which runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., spotlights Exeter's local businesses and kicks off the holiday season. Make sure to stop by our table at Me & Ollies for some great (H)EAT swag, we have some great stocking stuffers!, and to find out more information on how YOU can help.

Happy December everyone!