The CMS Cares Committee was formed in 2021 in an effort to support equity within our school.

The Committee works closely with CMS staff such as the Home-School Liaison, School Nurse, and Psychologist to identify students in need of any services, items, or accommodations that would support a CMS student’s success at school. This includes supporting the Family Place Market at Concord Housing Authority at 19 Jennings Drive.

CMS Cares Response to Food Security Needs

In response to increase food security needs as a result of the government shutdown, the CMS Cares Committee and Family Market have prepared the following information for our families and community members:

- Supplemental Food Benefit Memo

- Community Resource and Social Services list

Learn about Family Center Market

  • Anyone can! Even though the Market was started to support CMS Families, anyone with or without children in the Concord School District can shop during open hours.

    No qualifying information is required to access the Market. You will be asked for the number of people in your household and their ages and then be given an identifier. Every time you shop, you will be asked for your identifier. Only the number of households per month and ages of individuals is collected. 

  • The Family Center Market is located at 19 Jennings Drive, Concord, NH 03301.

    Street parking is available on Jennings Drive. Do NOT park in labeled resident parking.

    Enter through the door on the left (signage will be up).

  • The Family Center Market is open the following days:

    • Every Monday from 9:00-11:30 ( for families participating in the Family Center on Mondays).

    General Public access to Family Center Market is: 

    • 1st/3rd Saturday of each month from 11:00-12:00PM

    • 1st Thursday of each month from 4:30-5:30pm. 

    Appointments also available, please contact Stacey Lazzar, home-school liaison at CMS or fill out the form above.

  • As of now, volunteers are available to deliver food on Thursdays from 11/11:30-12pm. Times may vary.

    To request a delivery appointment, Please contact Stacey Lazzar at slazzar@sau8.org

  • Because the Market primarily sources food from the NH Food Bank, food options vary. On any given day there could be eggs, dairy, fresh fruits/vegetables, frozen meat, snack food, dried beans, canned goods, pancake mix, cereal, and bread. There may even be prepared food items.

  • You can support the Market by donating money to the CMS PTO which financially supports the Market's equipment and upkeep.

    A list of donation requests can be found here.

    Additionally, volunteers are needed to support the Market. If you can be a consistent volunteer, please complete the form above!

Let’s work together

If you’re in need of equity based resources for your CMS student- please complete the following contact form.