Operation Frontline has been in New Hampshire since 2000, but only partnered with the New Hampshire Food Bank in 2004 and now serves the entire state.  It connects families with resources and information to develop the skills to make healthy food choices, prepare tasty meals on a limited budget, and make the most out of their food dollar.

 The families in this program are 185% at or below the poverty level, so they qualify for some federal food assistance programs and similar services.  Our full-time registered and licensed dietician works with volunteer professional chefs and other nutrition professionals to implement classes.  All classes include hands-on cooking, nutrition, food safety and budgeting lessons.  Participants learn how to make healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks.

The different classes offered through Operation Frontline are:

Eating Right is a six week program that teaches low-income adults with children about healthy meal preparation and sensible shopping on a limited budget.  Each participant takes home the ingredients needed to duplicate each recipe.  This class is also offered in Spanish.

Side by Side is a four week series for school-age children and their families to come together in the kitchen to learn about healthy eating and the importance of family mealtime.  Topics include fast foods, school meal programs and family dining strategies.

Kids Up Front is a six week class designed to teach kids ages 8-12 the basics of nutrition, cooking and healthy eating.  The class focuses on hands-on learning, with children preparing healthy, low-cost, and tasty meals and snacks.

The Power of Eating Right is a six week program that teaches teens ages 12-18 to make healthy food choices and prepare nutritious, delicious low-cost meals and snacks.  Each lesson emphasizes the importance of health eating, physical activity, and food safety through hands-on learning activities.

Step Up to Eating Right is a six week program teaching teen parents how to make healthy food choices and prepare nutritious foods for themselves and their babies.  Topics include making healthy, low-cost meals and snacks, the basics of food safety and food budgeting, and specific needs during pregnancy.  Each participant takes home the ingredients needed to duplicate a recipe.

As these programs expand their missions to help move our clients to self-sufficiency, we will empower the hungry to become more self-sufficient and eventually independent of our assistance and the assistance of the 391 registered agencies we serve throughout the state. 

Operation Frontline is evaluated for the short term and long term.  Therefore we know it has lasting positive impact on people's lives.

With Operation Frontline, you don't have to be a chef to teach a man to fish...

If you are interested in becoming a class volunteer, please contact Jan May at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 669-9725 x133.  Classes are now occurring all around the state.

The success of Operation Frontline classes depends on our dedicated team of volunteer culinary and nutrition professionals.  Beyond these roles, there are many opportunities to help bring families and individuals together with healthy food and living skills for those who may not be a wiz in the kitchen or feel comfortable teaching nutrition.

Class Assistant- Help OFL staff and class instructors implement a class series.  Class assistants may assist instructors to teach and manage lessons, lead class activities, assist with the assembly of take-home bags, and help with set up and clean up.
Time commitment: Training plus 18 hrs per class series

Class Shopper- Shoppers will purchase groceries for class lessons and take-home bags as well as work with our OFL staff to develop grocery lists.  Shoppers deliver food to their class location(s) each week.
Time commitment: Initial training plus approximately 6 hrs per week

Class Coordinator- Coordinators work with the OFL staff and volunteer instructors to facilitate classes.  They help to manage class time, ensure that topics of curriculum are covered, put together take-home bags of groceries, and deliver supplies to their class.
Time commitment: 18 hrs for one 6 week class series.  Requires additional travel time.

Financial Curriculum Instructor- Operation Frontline offers a Saving Smart, Spending Smart curriculum which helps to increase money management skills.  Financial Curriculum Instructors will work within the established curriculum to share their expertise.  Lessons include setting financial goals, creating a budget, communicating about money, and understanding credit.
Time commitment: Varies.  Class runs for 2.5 hrs and can be 2-6 weeks in length

Operation Frontline Photojournalist- Help us capture the story of Operation Frontline!  We need high-quality candid and posed pictures of participants, food preparation, class activities, and presentations.  Digital camera will be provided.
Time commitment: 2 hrs training, 12 hrs for class

If your agency is interested in hosting an Operation Frontline class, download our application and fax it to OFL Coordinator Becca Story at 603-669-0270.  Call 603-669-9725 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.