Cornucopia Food Pantry
Established in October 1997, The Cornucopia Food Pantry, located in The Waysmeet Center, provides food and other support to UNH students, staff, faculty and their families. No one is ever turned away. Due to Covid our food pick up times are by appointment, Tuesday 3:00-6:00 Wednesday 1:00-4:00 and Friday 12:00-2:00. Email or call in advance to schedule an appointment. We are always looking for volunteers and donations.
To volunteer, donate, or for more information, visit Cornucopia food pantry.
Mindfulness Meditation
One Thursday per month at 7:00 pm (during the academic school year)
This is an opportunity to learn a meditation practice and to develop and cultivate mindfulness and awareness. This is a practice taught in the Buddhist tradition that works with the body’s natural breathing. At the core, this is a practice for connecting with our human nature of confidence and joy. No prior experience is necessary, all are welcome!
Flames of Hope
The premise of the Flames of Hope program is a simple one: each of us can make a difference in the world through the use of our own unique gifts, talents, energy, enthusiasm and resources. The Flames of Hope program seeks to bring healthy change to our communities and the world – one person, one family and one situation at a time. We always work in partnership and collaboration with others, because things get accomplished more quickly and effectively that way, and because we are called to be “partners in service” and part of hopeful communities.
The folllowing are a few examples of how Flames of Hope can work:
- Contributing to the Flames of Hope Fund to help those in need
- Helping with our monthly Community Dinners
- Buying a bag or two of groceries every week for specific families
- Buying and donating a summer pool pass for one or more kids or families at the Durham/UNH outdoor pool
- Buying and donating tickets to athletic events for kids to attend UNH events
- Matching folks who need vehicles with people who may want to donate them
- Signing petitions, pledging support, and contributing money or other resources to help reunite kids with their families
- Organizing one or more food baskets during holiday or special seasons for families in the community
- Working with groups in other countries (e.g. Compas de Nicaragua) to support their grassroots work in building community
- Outreach to the Babcock Community on the UNH campus
You can make a difference. If you are interested in being a Flame of Hope, or would like more information, please contact the Waysmeet Center or e-mail alissa@waysmeetcenter.org
Belief Exploration
The Waysmeet Center offers individual counseling and spiritual guidance to anyone interested. Ask questions or set up a meeting with our Director Alexis: alexis.simpson@waysmeetcenter.org