Good morning, Nashua.

Donors gave 94,000 pounds of food through the Spirit of Giving Food Drive last weekend, providing over 78,000 meals for local families and easing food insecurity + the New Hampshire Food Bank said the generous donation will help many neighborhoods.

During lunch break, Kendra Soucie-Smith of Feed the Kids made trips from her red Soel Sistas truck at 30 Temple Street into the restaurant.

She delivered food from a recent Merrimack World Christmas Market + now runs a food pantry with a community table and extra socks.

Team members at The Nash Casino donated more than 300 toys to the US Marine Corps Reserve's 2025 Toys for Tots Drive, which will support economically disadvantaged families during the holiday season.

The gift builds on last year's distribution of 60,032 toys to 28,779 children in Southern New Hampshire.

The New Hampshire AARP held a forum Tuesday to warn seniors about scams using cryptocurrency ATMs (machines that convert cash into digital currency) and urged state officials to set daily transaction limits and explore legislative changes to help recover lost funds.

NH comedian Juston McKinney will perform his 2025 Year in Review show Friday, Jan.

2 at 7:30 p.m. at Nashua Center for the Arts; tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 12 online or by calling 1-800-657-8774.

Local shoppers can save money this holiday season by following tips from the National Consumer Unit on buying gift cards safely.

The advice recommends checking packaging, skipping extra fees, and buying digital cards directly from retailers to avoid scams.

Holiday & Pet Resin Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — All supplies included — Create personalized resin art while enjoying a festive atmosphere.