Through our Partner of the Month Program, the Littleton Food Co-op sponsors a different local non-profit each month. All of our Partners are locally focused, socially and environmentally responsible, non-political, and secular.
Each year, our Members choose our Partners by popular vote. Voting will open online and in-store this year on September 20th. We have 10 months available for Partners, and 25 incredible candidate organizations to choose from. All Members are eligible to vote, and voting will be held online, just like our annual Election last May. When it’s time to vote, Members will receive an email with a unique code that allows them to access the online ballot. Members must be listed as the primary name on their Membership, and may only vote once per Member number.
If you have questions or need help voting, just reach out! Contact Becky Colpitts, Community Outreach & Membership Coordinator, at bc*******@***********op.org.
First: Learn About the Organizations
We want our voting Members to be as informed as possible when selecting our 2026 Partners, so we’ve set up a few ways for you to get to know the candidate organizations:
Partner of the Month Fair: On Saturday, September 20th from 12-3 pm we’re hosting a Partner of the Month Fair. The twenty-five candidates will be at the Co-op for you to meet in person, ask questions, and learn about the important work they each do in our community. There will also be information about the remaining organizations available. Learn more about the POM Fair here.
Candidate Book: Coming soon! We’ll set up a binder in the store with information from each organization. Feel free to stop by and flip through it to learn about each group before you cast your vote.
Read Online: We’ve listed all the candidates further down this page. Stay tuned for more detailed information about each!
Cast Your Vote
Voting will be open online and in-store from September 20 through October 4, 2025. All Littleton Co-op members are eligible to vote, but may only vote once per Member number. Only the primary Member may cast a vote, to prevent duplicate votes from different household members. Up to 10 organizations may be selected per ballot; ballots with more than 10 will be forfeited.
Keep an eye on your email! Each Member will receive an email from Simply Voting with a link to the online voting website and a password when voting opens.
Don’t use email? We’ll have paper ballots in store, and we can help you vote.
If you have questions or need help voting, just reach out! Contact Becky Colpitts, Community Outreach & Membership Coordinator, at bc*******@***********op.org.
Visit our Partner of the Month page to learn more about our program, this year’s Partners, and the voting process. If you are a Member and have questions or need assistance with voting, please contact Becky Colpitts at bc*******@***********op.org.
Meet The 2026 Partner Candidates
Affordable Housing, Education and Development (AHEAD)
www.homesahead.org
AHEAD (Affordable Housing, Education & Development) strengthens northern New Hampshire by providing safe, affordable housing and empowering residents with tools for financial stability. Managing over 500 rental units, AHEAD ensures families, seniors, and individuals have access to high-quality homes.
Colonel Town Players of Lancaster, Inc.
www./sites.google.com/coloneltownplayers.org/colonel-town-players
The Colonel Town Players (CTP) have been providing quality theater productions to local patrons since 1973. They have fostered creativity and talent among so many people, bringing them together regardless of backgrounds, abilities or culture. In 2019 they began offering junior productions.
Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail
www.xnhat.org
Over the past three years, xNHAT has greatly improved the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail in Littleton and Bethlehem, moving cyclists and walkers off busy Route 116 and onto a peaceful, scenic trail. They helped to fund the removal of tracks and ties to extend the trail eastward towards Whitefield, and are enhancing its surface for safe and enjoyable year-round use.
Franconia Children’s Backpack Program
Provide shelf stable, nutritious, food for elementary school children in Lisbon, Littleton and Franconia for the weekends. Currently 50 children utilize the program from the schools.
Franconia Children’s Center
www.franconiachildrenscenter.com
Franconia Children’s Center has been helping raise smart, kind kids for years. They are also one of the only centers left in the North Country that has infants in their program. Funds will be used for educational supplies, payroll, additional opportunities for the students, and upkeep of the building.
Franconia Notch Ski Patrol Association, Inc.
www.Facebook.com/FNSPA
The Franconia Notch Ski Patrol Association (FNSPA) was formed in 2017, consisting of current and past ski patrollers, the vast majority of whom live in the immediate area of Littleton. A primary function of the FNSPA is education, with a primary focus on local area teens. The FNSPA reaches out to the local youth and presents programs on safe skiing and boarding and awareness of the weather.
Friends in Council
www.Facebook.com/lisbonfriendsincouncil
The goals of Lisbon Friends in Council are to conceive, create, establish and develop the means of improving and aiding forces within the community and environment as a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Friends of the Frost Place
www.frostplace.org
A literary meeting point in the White Mountains for nearly 50 years, The Frost Place has hosted poets and poetry lovers from around the world and just down the road for conferences, seminars, festivals, and other events during that time. Funds will be used to maintain Robert Frost’s former Franconia farmhouse, now a museum and center for poetry and the arts, and the programs it hosts.
Friends of the Lincoln Public Library
www.friendsoflincolnlibrary.org/
In today’s world of disinformation, access to reliable, unbiased information is more vital than ever. The FOLL work to raise awareness of the library’s essential role in the community and encourage its use by residents and visitors alike. They sponsor inclusive events that bring people together, spark dialogue, and strengthen community bonds
Friends of Remich Park
www.friendsofremichpark.org
FoRP is a volunteer-led nonprofit working to strengthen the Littleton community through improved access to vibrant public spaces and youth programming. Funds raised through the Partner of the Month program will directly support FoRP’s current priority projects: the replacement of broken and outdated playground equipment at both Remich Park and Apthorp Park.
Grafton County Senior Citizens Council
www.gcscc.org
GCSCC directly impacts the local community by providing essential services that support the health, independence, and dignity of older adults throughout Littleton. In Littleton, funds will directly support the Meals on Wheels and congregate dining programs, ensuring older adults receive nutritious meals and regular wellness checks. At the Littleton Area Senior Center, funds also support kitchen operations, equipment maintenance, and staffing needed to prepare and serve meals safely.
Littleton Studio School
www.littletonstudioschool.org
The Littleton Studio School educates students in a variety of art media, providing the space, tools, guidance, and encouragement they require to realize their potential. In doing so, they support the community beyond their doors, fostering a society where imagination and curiosity flourish.
North Country Community Radio
www.nococommunityradio.org
North Country Community Radio serves as a vital voice for the North Country, connecting residents through locally produced music and information. It highlights regional culture, supports local musicians, and provides a platform for community organizations to share resources and events.
North Country Health Consortium
www.NCHCNH.org
North Country Health Consortium (NCHC) is a rural health network dedicated to improving the health and well-being of residents across the North Country. They connect people to care, strengthen the local healthcare workforce, and bring prevention, education, and support directly to the communities they serve.
North Country Healthcare
www.northcountryhealth.org
North Country Healthcare (NCH) is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities serving New Hampshire’s Coös and Grafton Counties. Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. Through its member organizations, NCH ensures that local community members throughout the North Country have access to consistently excellent, integrated healthcare.
North Country TriCycle
www.tricyclenh.com
North Country TriCycle is made up of three mountain bike networks including Bethlehem Trails Association in Bethlehem, PRKR MTN in Littleton, and FA NEMBA in Franconia. The networks support non-motorized outdoor activities, community collaboration, and youth development. They provide our areas with 100+ miles of maintained trails to get outdoors, support educational events, and also host events to support local businesses.
Outdoor Adventuring for Good
www.outdooradventuringforgood.org
The mission of Outdoor Adventuring for Good (OAFG) is to raise awareness of and funding for trauma recovery programs that integrate mind and body healing in northern NH. OAFG provides grant funding to programs that incorporate a variety of practices including trauma sensitive yoga, mindfulness meditation, breathing techniques and somatic practices to cultivate resilience, strength, stability, assertiveness, connection and post-traumatic growth.
Root to Rise
www.roottorise.net
R2R promotes, supports, and empowers farmers and agricultural enterprises in creating viable markets and sustainable practices in the North Country that can be accessed by all. Through educational avenues and partner collaborations, Root to Rise supports existing and new programs to inspire future and continuing farmers of all ages.
Stable Connections
www.stableconnections.com
Their mission is to provide opportunities for emotional and personal growth through various equine assisted psychotherapy and learning therapies. Since 2011 they have provide “Hope & Healing” to over 3,000 individuals living in Coos & Grafton County of NH and Essex County of Vermont.
The Bancroft House
www.thebancrofthouse.com
The Bancroft House provides temporary homeless shelter and housing for those who need help getting back on their feet. Generous funds received will be directed to needed upgrades for their facilities, including kitchen renovations, building repairs and health and safety requirements.
The Littleton Winter Shelter
www.facebook.com/littletonwintershelter
The Littleton Winter Shelter is the first emergency shelter in Littleton and surrounding area that is bringing aid to the unhoused in the brutal winter months. They are a low barrier, adults only shelter located in downtown Littleton. The goal is simply to keep human beings warm and safe in the cold months, and to offer an overnight space for them to sleep, get comfort and wrap around services.
The Loading Dock
www.theloadingdocknh.com
The Loading Dock hosts shows and events all year round as well as community-based open mic events and gatherings. They have a big impact on the younger demographic, providing an outlet for art and music as well as a gathering place for like-minded individuals. They are engaged with the Littleton Cultural Arts Commission and have a central role in Littleton First Friday Arts, as well as booking for Schilling Oktoberfest.
Weathervane Theatre
www.weathervanenh.org/
Patchwork Players, their Theatre for Young Audiences, brings quality performances to venues across the region—often a child’s first artistic experience. Their Mainstage presents diverse stories through musicals, plays, and revues that reflect and represent marginalized communities. Funds from the Partner of the Month will help offset touring and production expenses for the Patchwork Players.
White Mountains Community College
www.wmcc.edu
WMCC offers high quality education through Associate’s Degrees, certificates, Workforce Development and Early College programs as a means to improve their students’ life circumstances and their communities. We believe that part of enduring success is Student Wellness; one of their Wellness initiatives is The Cabinet: a food bank open to all WMCC students, with locations on both campuses.
Willing Workers Society of Sugar Hill
www.thewillingworkers.org
Willing Worker’s funds are used to support non-profit organizations serving our communities. They focus their efforts on food insecurity, homelessness, health and welfare of children and families, senior citizen concerns, education, conservation of the environment, and animal rescue. Dependent upon the success of their fundraising endeavors, they donate approximately $15,000 annually to targeted municipal programs and approximately $20,000 in educational awards.
Hey! What About The Other Two Months?
In 2026 we will reserve one month to support the Littleton Cooperative Community Fund program, plus another month to raise money for area food pantries.
