Mission Statement: The Friends of Mascoma Foundation strives to foster educational advancements and nutritional well-being for students and their families within the Mascoma Valley Regional School District. Friends of Mascoma Foundation (FOM) was formed by a group of community advocates committed to supporting the needs of the Mascoma Valley Regional School District (MVRSD). FOM provides support to the MVRSD on initiatives that foster educational development and nutritional well-being for our students and their families. Core areas that FOM focuses on are: Supporting students by funding supplemental educational opportunities and scholarships. Providing teachers with "mini grants" enabling them to offer additional educational programs to their students. Enhancing and improving the reputation of the district by helping highlight our communities’ commitment to education. Supporting successful existing programs to include more students. Supporting our Friends Feeding Friends food pantries. FOM is run by the Board of Directors and our many wonderful volunteers. FOM is registered with the State of NH and is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization with the IRS.