Welcome Lil' Veggie Givers to the 2026 Season!
Donation Stations are accepting food 7 days a week from July 12 – September 15, 2026.
Thank you for being part of something special.
Every week this summer, neighbors across Nashua are sharing one extra grocery item through our Donation Stations. One bag of carrots. One tomato from the garden. One small act of generosity.
It all adds up.
Since launching in 2020, Lil' Veggie Givers have shared over 102,000 pounds of fresh vegetables, helping neighbors enjoy healthy, locally grown food all season long.
Find your Donation Station
Many of our stations are tucked into shady spots to help keep fresh produce cool, so they may not be obvious at first glance. Once you've found your closest station, donating is as easy as adding one extra item to your grocery cart.
Even one vegetable matters. When hundreds of neighbors each share a little, it creates something extraordinary.
*Donation Stations are for collecting donations only. They are not self-serve food pickup locations.
If you're looking for fresh vegetables for your household, we'd love to help simply click here to sign up.
Where are the donation stations?
We have 10 Donation Stations conveniently located throughout Nashua.
They're open seven days a week during daylight hours, and no appointment is needed—just stop by whenever it's convenient for you.
Near Greeley Park
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4 Raymond St. (Temple Beth Abraham under Raymond St. side trees) - GPS link
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110 Concord St. (Church of Latter-day Saints - right side of the church near mailbox) - GPS link
Near Nashua High North
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3 Carmine Rd. (residence left of driveway side under tree) - GPS link
Near Nashua High South
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10 Caleb St. (residence - Left hand side of driveway under tree in corner) - GPS link
Off Main Dunstable Rd
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2 Conant Rd. (Parking lot of fire station near the handicap spots) - GPS link
Off E Dunstable Rd
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216 E Dunstable Rd. (Immaculate Conception - back side of church basement entrance) - GPS Link
The Heights
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17 Shadwell Drive ( Residence) - GPS Link
Near Pepperell Border
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1010 W Hollis St. (Nashua Presbyterian Church - under tree in parking lot) - GPS link
Near Hollis Border
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357 Pine Hill Rd. (residence - right hand side of driveway) - GPS link
In Hollis
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3 Monument Square Hollis, NH (Congregational Church of Hollis - in back parking lot by cemetery) - GPS link
Frequently Asked Questions
How does my donation get to my neighbors?
When you drop off an item at a Donation Station, Grow Nashua collects donations each morning and shares them throughout Nashua the same day.
Fresh produce travels on our Lil' Free Veggie Truck to neighborhoods across the city where neighbors can access fresh food close to home.
One extra item from one neighbor becomes part of something much bigger: neighbors sharing with neighbors.
When are donations collected and shared?
Grow Nashua collects donations each morning between 8:00–11:00 AM and shares fresh produce throughout Nashua each afternoon between 12:30–5:00 PM, seven days a week during the Farmstand season.
How should I leave my donation?
Loose vegetables are perfect!
You are also welcome to leave donations in a paper or plastic grocery bag if that is most convenient.
What can I donate?
We appreciate most fresh fruits and vegetables.
Some favorites include:
🥕 Carrots
🥔 Potatoes
🧅 Onions
🍅 Tomatoes
🥒 Cucumbers
🎃 Squash and zucchini
🌶 Peppers
🍎 Apples
Garden harvests and store-bought produce are both wonderful ways to participate.
Please avoid items that wilt quickly, such as lettuce, herbs, and other delicate greens.
For the full Veggie Donation List click here
Can I donate vegetables from my garden?
Absolutely!
Many Lil' Veggie Givers share the extra harvest from their gardens when their plants are producing more than they can use.
A few extra tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, or squash can become a meaningful gift to neighbors throughout Nashua.
Who are Lil' Free Farmstands for?
Lil' Free Farmstands are designed to support neighbors who face barriers to accessing fresh, healthy food.
Some neighbors experience challenges related to food budgets, transportation, work schedules, or other circumstances that make it difficult to regularly purchase fresh produce.
Our Farmstands help bring fresh vegetables closer to the neighborhoods where they are needed most.
At the same time, we believe strong communities are built when neighbors look out for one another.
Some neighbors grow extra food.
Some neighbors buy an extra item while shopping.
Some neighbors help make these connections possible.
Together, we create a community where more neighbors have access to fresh food.
Do I need to sign up as a Lil' Veggie Giver?
We would love for you to join us!
Signing up helps us stay connected with neighbors who are participating and allows us to share updates throughout the season, including special requests when certain items are especially needed.
Most importantly, it helps us understand how many neighbors are ready to make generosity part of their routine.
Join by clicking here
Can I add a Donation Station in my neighborhood?
Yes!
Having Donation Stations throughout Nashua makes it easier for neighbors to participate.
If you have a shady location that could work for a Donation Station, email us at hello@grownashua.org.
Can I take vegetables from the Donation Station?
Donation Stations are for collecting donations only. They are not self-serve food pickup locations.
Grow Nashua collects the vegetables each day and shares them with neighbors through our Lil' Free Farmstands and Lil' Free Veggie Truck.
If you're looking for fresh vegetables for your household, we'd love to help. Click here to sign up and we'll send you the weekly Farmstand and Veggie Truck schedule.
When are Lil' Free Farmstands open?
Lil' Free Farmstands operate during the summer and fall harvest season.
Current schedule here: link
How did Lil' Free Farmstands begin?
Lil' Free Farmstands began with a simple idea: What if neighbors brought their "Sunday best" vegetables to share?
In 2020, we invited gardeners to bring their extra harvest to church on Sundays so neighbors could share fresh produce with one another.
What started as a small seed of an idea quickly grew into something much bigger.
Today, Lil' Free Farmstands have grown into a community-wide effort where neighbors grow, buy, share, and connect. Each season, thousands of pounds of fresh produce make their way through Donation Stations, the Lil' Free Veggie Truck, and Farmstands across Nashua.
The idea has stayed the same from the beginning:
When neighbors share what they have, our whole community grows :)
New here?
If a friend invited you, we'd love to welcome you as an official Lil' Veggie Giver!
By signing up (link), you'll receive our Sunday Weekly Invites, seasonal updates, and stories from the community that your generosity helps make possible.
What families are saying...
"I love seeing my children pick veggies they love or have never tried and then preparing/eating them with our family."
"I grew up on a farm, yet as an adult I am living in the middle of a city where I can barely afford my rent, let alone fresh produce. The farmstand reminds me of the happier days growing up."
Tengo una niña diabética y estamos tratando de comer más saludables todos para que no se sienta sola en esto.
"I have a diabetic girl and we are trying to all eat healthier, so that she does not feel alone in this.".
"The Lil' Free Farmstand matters for us a lot. I changed my life my connection with trash food because I saw the opportunity to have healthy fresh food on table. I lost my job and I decided for me and all my little kids I’m not give up ever love you guys"
"I love that it is close and a wide assortment. The grocery store is expensive and I have an EBT card but not a lot of money on it so now I can use it for the other necessary items like rice, pasta, and meat."
"Thank you for everything. I like going because the volunteers are very nice & happy people serving the community and making a difference."
"It makes a big difference because we are on fixed income and can supplement our groceries which we have to put on a credit card. Since visiting the stand I have learned to prepare meals that I never imagined making. I Google recipe ideas , add protein & I'm all set. Since visiting the farm stand I have been inspired to educate myself on seasonal produce, how it is grown & ways to incorporate different kinds of produce into our meals . We are truly grateful. TY!"
"Vida mais saudável"
"It is good knowing I can get fresh veggies when I don't always have the money to buy them."