About Us

About Us
At Friendly Hands Food Bank, we’re more than a food pantry; we’re a community. As NWCT’s largest serving food pantry, our mission is to alleviate food insecurity, prevent food waste, and nourish the communities we serve. Every day, we bring people together, working side-by-side to ensure that neighbors in need have access to nutritious food and vital resources. We envision a future where everyone we serve has what they need to thrive—nourished bodies, hopeful hearts, and a strong community that lifts one another up. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier community for all.
Our Mission
At the NWCT’s Largest Serving Food Panty – our mission is to alleviate food insecurity, prevent food waste & nourish the communities we serve. Our vision is that all people we serve have nutritious food and other resources they need to thrive.

Our Hours:
Monday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 12 noon
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Our Team
Chairman of the Board
Donna Marie Battistoni
Vice-Chair of the Board
Dana Foster
Secretary of the Board
Shari Picard
Treasurer of the Board
Lisa Gosselin
Members at Large
- Stuart Gero
- Dustin Baldis
- Scott Brady
- Coryse Villarouel
- Dan Fisher
- Michelle Cook
- Holly Kilgore
Advisory Board Members
- Brooke Crossman
- Kenneth R. Thomas
- Stephen Romano
- Jim Lamoin
Insurance Advisor
Sue DePretis