Addressing basic needs in the UNH, Durham, and Seacoast areas through programs grounded in compassion, inclusion and community-building.
Waysmeet is home to a public food pantry, affordable housing for UNH students, work-based learning experiences for students, and community-minded events with local partners.
Visit us in Durham at 15 Mill Road
Doors are open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Cornucopia Food Pantry is open Monday 1-4pm & Tuesday 3-6pm
The Waysmeet Center operates as a community hub in Durham, NH. Our building functions as an open and welcoming space where individuals and groups can gather, volunteer, and access resources. We provide direct support through three core programs: Cornucopia Food Pantry, affordable housing, and community-building events and partnerships.
Cornucopia Food Pantry is open to all, which includes but is not limited to UNH students, staff, and local residents. The pantry serves over 110 households each week and is supported by a network of community and student volunteers. Food is sourced through partnerships with local grocery stores, community food drives, the NH Food Bank, and local farms and gardens.
The affordable residential program provides communal housing for UNH students, with 8 rooms available at 80% of market rate rent. Through regular house meetings, Waysmeet fosters mutual aid, self-awareness, compassion, caring for our shared spaces, and community engagement.
The Center also hosts and supports a wide range of community events and partnerships, including community dinners, meditation groups, community gardens, and work-based learning experiences. These programs bring together students and non-students and respond to gaps in local services, including social connection and basic needs support.