~It's Christmas Time on the Seacoast~

We are thrilled with the outpouring of support H(EAT) received at the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert last week.  People were truly in the holiday spirit - PSO raised $168 in donations made by their generous patrons, and H(EAT) is incredibly grateful to all who gave!

We also want to thank our locally-minded friends at Veris! A donation of $500 was made in the name of Veris Wealth Partners employees and clients this week - just in time for the holidays!

This time of year, it's important time to think of your neighbors in need...but remember what E.B. White said:
"Somehow, not only for Christmas, but all the long year through, the joy that you give to others, is the joy that comes back to you".

Have a wonderful new year!

Treehouse Toys supports H(EAT)!

November 12th marked the second annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day, celebrated by locally owned toy stores from coast to coast.  This year, Portsmouth's Treehouse Toys generously donated 10% of the day's sales to H(EAT). We thank them for their gift of $290 toward food and fuel assistance - you should stop by and thank them too!

A special thanks to our Seacoast Local Business Member, Piscataqua Savings Bank!

Piscataqua Saving's Bank proudly donated $1,250 to this year's Seacoast Local H(EAT) Campaign  - with a special request that their funds be allocated to the fuel assistance program. With the heating season upon us, the bank recognizes the need to support those struggling to heat their homes. As Portsmouth's Local Bank, Piscataqua Savings is an avid supporter of Seacoast Local and it's mission to showcase the important role that local independent businesses play in providing charitable support in our community, year-round. Next year, Piscataqua Savings Bank will celebrate its 135th year as a cornerstone in the Portsmouth community, and we thank them for their dedication to help maintain a robust local economy.

Upcoming H(EAT) Events...

Tickets on Sale now for Skyler and The Band of Thieves at The Music Hall Loft to support H(EAT) on January 21st st 8pm!

Skyler has been bouncing between Maine and Nashville for six months now, and is finally in the seacoast area long enough to play a hometown show! With his band, The Band of Thieves, featuring the Scharff Brothers, Sklyer will be appearing on January 21st at The Music Hall Loft, raising money for Seacoast Local's H(EAT) Campaign. Skyler will be donating 100% of the proceeds to this worth cause. Come out, enjoy some great music and show your support!

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of the show. With a Student ID, tickets are $8 in advance and $10 the day of the show.  Buy your tickets here: http://www.themusichall.org/calendar/event/skyler

AND

This Wednesday, December 21st, Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra will play its annual Family Holiday Pops Concert at The Music Hall in Portsmouth! They will be collecting donations for H(EAT) and suggest patrons give what they can!  

H(EAT) in the News...and Skyler!!

We are almost a month into this year's H(EAT) Campaign and things are rolling along!  We are still (and always) looking for individuals and businesses to get involved and help us reach our goal - it takes a village!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 21st when local favorite, Skyler, will perform a H(EAT) benefit at The Music Hall Loft at 5pm & 8pm. Tickets go on sale December 15th at The Music Hall for $12/$15.  Come hear a fantastic local talent and support our cause...win/win!
Check out Skyler's Seacoast Online feature: http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111201-ENTERTAIN-112010404.


Plus - This week we were featured in Foster's Daily Democrat:
"This campaign is a chance for us to remind the public of the very important work that Seacoast Local does. It's going to be a very cold winter with less government assistance than last year. People are going to need lots of help." - Read More:
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111210/GJBUSINESS_01/712109985/-1/FOSNEWS

Our neighbors need food assistance during the holidays...and all year.

"This year we are hearing that the need of struggling families for food assistance is greater than at any time in recent memory."

Read More at Seacoast Eat Local:

http://seacoasteatlocal.org/2011/11/not-taking-food-for-granted/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=not-taking-food-for-granted