More than just children, we help families and individuals in need in many ways.
Our volunteers are the heart of our organization. Looking for a great way to help people? Join us!
We provide gently used clothing and shoes to those in need.
We bring the holiday spirit of Thanksgiving an Christmas to families and children of Merrimack county.
Contact us:
To speak to a staff member regarding our Christmas Star program, email stars.fofc@gmail.com
All other inquiries, email denise.fofc@gmail.com
Friends of Forgotten Children is a volunteer driven provider of food, clothing, and holiday gifts for low income and at-risk individuals and families serving the greater Concord area since 1972.
In 2024, FOFC provided food from our food pantry to 2,898 families consisting of 7,418 individuals.
Our holiday program provided 622 children with Holiday Star gifts, and over 346 families with Thanksgiving baskets.
To adopt a local child's Christmas wish list, please email stars.fofc@gmail.com
For all other inquiries, please email denise.fofc@gmail.com
Our impact on individuals and families of the greater Concord Community and Merrimack County is vital. None of this is possible without the support of our amazing volunteers.
Currently accepting donations of NEW clothing, NEW toys, food, and monetary contributions. We will resume accepting other donations, including gently used clothing and household items, on January 6, 2026.
We are not currently accepting new clients. New client sign ups will begin January 8, 2026.
The last date for food pantry pick up of 2025 is November 20th.
Volunteers are needed to help unload trucks with food on Tuesday afternoons and one Monday morninig per month.
Sponsors needed for Christmas Star gift program: If interested in adopting a local child's Christmas wish list, please email stars.fofc@gmail.com