Merrimack Country RSVP helps to match interested volunteers over 55 years of age with opportunities in the non-profit community.

Call 603-224-3452 to find out about all the ways that you can share the experiences of a lifetime!

RSVP website: http://www.seniorservice.org/merrimack_county_rsvp/

Here is a smart alternative to food shopping!

Did you realize that your volunteer hours are even more valuable than you already knew? You can save up to 50% or more on high quality, fresh foods. You can buy your meat, fruit and vegetables through the SERVE New England Food Program. Last month SERVE customers donated over 73,000 hours of volunteer time in the communities and were able to take advantage of SERVE New England's buying power to get great prices on great food.

The monthly family package changes from month to month and costs just $20 plus two hours of volunteer time (at your usual sites). There is a meat-only package that costs just $13 and special packages each month. You can order for the following month at the designated pickup. People who would like to order in person can go to Wesley Methodist Church on Clinton Street in Concord on the third Saturday of each month. SERVE accepts both cash and EBT cards (food stamps) as payment.

SERVE New England website: http://www.servenewengland.org/