Mission Statement
Granite Guild is bringing together a broad coalition of government, education, business, nonprofits, community organizations, spiritual organizations, and the public-at-large to be a catalyst for positive change for the Town of Northumberland and surrounding communities throughout Coos County, New Hampshire. Offering a wide range of services and resources to address the needs of our community.
Addressing Food Insecurity
Granite Guild is establishing a state-of-the-art Food Pantry that offers a shopping cart for our clients, assuring that they get the food they want thereby reducing waste and enhancing their dignity. We will be bringing in a traveling kitchen, beginning in the Spring, to conduct cooking demonstrations and provide recipes based on food we have in our Pantry. We are working with NCH and UNH to provide workshops in nutrition. A grant from the Lions Club International Foundation is underwriting the cost of installing two hydroponic greenhouses to supply our Pantry. Our focus will be on healthy eating and good nutrition to reduce health risks and promote sensible life-style.
Honoring our Veterans
Granite Guild will be hosting its third annual Blessing of the Bikes & Ride to Remember at the Groveton American Legion Post #17 (August 9, 2026). Every third Tuesday of the month, we will host a “Coffee & Camo” meeting run by a representative from the Veterans Administration. Our Small Business Center will be partnering with various Veteran business organizations to help launch and/or manage their small business.
Enriching our Community
In Phase Two, our Community Center will offer numerous workshops, classes, and events (mostly free to the public) and available to everyone of all ages. Our enclosed deck will host our future Farmers Market beginning in June and running through October.
Supporting the Local Business Community
In Phase Two, Granite Guild will complete our Small Business Incubator providing valuable resources needed to start and grow a small business. Office pods with computers and all the tools necessary to support business success including use of our Conference Room for meeting and the large flat screen interactive smart TV for videoconferencing and workshops.
Engaging and Challenging our Youth
Granite Guild is reaching out to SAU58 and the Coos County 4H, Granite Guild is creating programs to provide opportunities in hydroponics and inventory control. We are developing partnerships with the local business sector to link them with our young people and other members of our community as a pathway to a vocation. In Phase Two, our Community Center will feature a wide variety of youth activities including game nights, open mic nights, battle of the bands and other events held in a safe environment. There will be various classes that include “How to Navigate the Internet Safely” and “What to do about Cyberbullying”.
Community Involvement
Granite Guild has opened it Food Pantry and the Entrepreneur Resource Center. Here are some of our previous activities.
Granite Guild is always prepared to roll up its sleeves and whatever it can to answer a community need. Here is a sampling we have done. Go to our Events Page to find out the latest as well as our Food Pantry Page.
September 2023/24
Backpacks and school supplies for SAU58 in cooperation with the Northumberland Police Department. Ocean State Job Lot donated in 2024.
October 23/24
Hunters Moon Family Fun Night in partnership with the Community Builders Hub. Bonfire courtesy of the Groveton Fire Department.
August 2024
Free Produce Giveaway through a donation from Ocean State Job Lot. There were 24 pallets of fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs and even edible flowers. A total of 374 families and three food pantries served.
April 2024
Eclipse Pizza Party partnering with the Family Resource Center. Free pizza, beverages, sweet snacks and viewing glasses. Over 300 people from all over the country attended. It was a perfect day with us being directly on the path of totality.
2024/25 – Granite Guild’s Groveton Farmers Market. Farms, artists, artisans and live performers. Held weekly from June through October.
2024/25 – Blessing of the Bikes & Ride to Remember. Held at the American Legion Post #17 Groveton, various Veteran Motorcycle Clubs participated. Live music, food vendors, artists and artisans along with informational booths.
April 2025 – First Annual Easter Egg Hunt held at the Groveton Covered Bridge. The Easter Bunny brought lots of candies and toys for the children. Pictured are the lucky winners of the grand prizes.
2024/25 – Northern Gateway Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat held at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Lots of very imaginative costumes and cute kids.
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
Coos Catalyst Center –
Food Pantry Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday. 10 am – 2 pm
Entrepreneur Resource Center – Available by reservation
Sunday through Saturday 8 am – 9 pm