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“Our mission is to provide food in a welcoming and dignified manner. We value the ability to offer healthy and nutritional food. On every visit, our members are guaranteed access to milk, eggs, fresh proteins, and fresh fruit and vegetables." -Tania Marino
Welcome to The Nonprofit Counsel podcast, hosted by May Harris, Esq.. In today's episode, we are honored to feature Tania Marino, a dedicated leader at Gather, a food pantry serving over 10,000 people in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Tania spearheads Gather's innovative culinary programs, which address the pressing issue of food shortages and the challenge of providing nutritious meals to those who cannot afford them. Gather's impact extends beyond the traditional pantry, with a mobile unit, innovative programs, and market reaching even more people in need. Tania shares her journey in this inspiring conversation, the incredible work done through the Seacoast Waste Not coalition, and the powerful relationships that have fueled their success. From feeding children to supporting older adults, Gather's story is a testament to the power of community and perseverance.
[0:49] May describes how she and Tania know each other and their mutual connection to the USA rugby program
[2:00] Tania shares how she became involved with the women’s rugby team, and she points out they had the only female coach at the Paris Olympic games
[5:40] Gather was founded over 200 years ago in New Hampshire. Tania describes the food shortage problem and how they aim to meet the needs
[13:36] It takes three kitchens where food is repurposed, which are run by staff, but volunteers are a necessity, and she explains how the Seacoast Waste Not coalition works
[16:47] Tania reflects that much of their success is through relationship building, and she states when there are naysayers, you should never give up
[21:56] Tania shares her journey in becoming involved with Gather