Salvation Army New Hampshire assistance programs.
The financial help and social services offered by the Salvation Army in New Hampshire are extensive. While limited financial assistance is offered, there will be free food, holiday meals, shelter, and emergency funds to help pay rent or utility bills as well as other expenses. Find how to get help from the NH Salvation Army.
The programs administered rely heavily on donations and contributions from the community, as well as hard work from volunteers and others. The Salvation Army also gives out free back to school supplies to students as well as vouchers for parents who need gas for work or an emergency hotel room.
Help with food from NH Salvation Army
Many Salvation Army centers have food pantries and soup kitchens for free meals on site. The Salvation Army food pantries provide free or low cost hot meals, government commodities, and groceries for low income, unemployed, and other families and individuals in need. While the food passed out is usually free, some pantries require appointments and an extensive application process. Usually items are distributed on a walk-in and first come, first serve basis, so get there early. Or look here for a food bank in NH.
Free Thanksgiving basket distribution, Christmas meals and gifts, and other holiday assistance is offered. If you and your family reside in New Hampshire and are struggling, and are in need of holiday meals or gifts for your children, register for help. Assistance can also be provided in the form of a Thanksgiving meal.
Families who apply, and are found to be qualified, will receive a hot meal and/or turkey, perishable items, vegetables, and all the other fixings. It will help people enjoy the traditions of Christmas and Thanksgiving in the comfort of their own homes. Each meal basket includes a turkey, a roasting pan, fresh vegetables, and more.
Salvation Army seasonal programs in New Hampshire
Christmas gift assistance is offered too. Low income families who qualify will get a food voucher for Christmas dinner, toys for each child from the NH Salvation Army Angel Tree, free winter coats for family members and more. One of the main programs is known as the Angel Tree. Many other Salvation Army and non-profit programs are available, and find more details on low income Christmas help.
Salvation Army summer camp programs are for students and kids when out of school. The Christian charity has locations as well as partnerships throughout New Hampshire. While many have a low-cost, they are also income based with some kids available to go to summer camp for free. There are also means, tutoring, educational programs and more arranged.
Students in NH will get free back to school supplies as well. The Salvation Army takes in donations from the community and they give out backpacks, gift cards, Chromebooks (when available) and other stuff to kids in all grades and ages. The Salvation Army back to school supplies generally start in the summer and fall.
Help with bills including rent or utilities
Salvation Army provides funds for housing (rent, electric, etc.) to qualified low-income families. This is part of the Emergency homeless prevention programs. Help is offered to people facing eviction or disconnection of their utilities. If you are out of heating fuel, then assistance may be paid out to pay for heating bills or oil too. At the same time caseworkers from the Salvation Army centers in New Hampshire will provide self-sufficiency, such as budgeting, job programs, referrals, and guidance and emotional support.
The financial aid, if available, is intended to keep people warm in the winter, and help stop an imminent eviction. Any funding is limited and short term in nature. Most of the Salvation Army emergency financial assistance programs rely on money raised from the Red Kettle Campaigns and sale of items at the thrift store.
At the same time, homeless shelters and group transitional homes are offered. This includes transitional living centers, public housing as well as emergency shelters. The Salvation Army provides housing on a very temporary basis for varying amounts of time. The housing also provides vocational services, educational programs, counseling and other support to destitute individuals and families and the homeless. Assistance is offered for extended periods of time too, if qualified. They also serve the homeless by providing overnight lodging, free food and meals.
Material assistance is available too. In many New Hampshire communities and towns, the Salvation Army Corp centers can provide financial support, vouchers, and more. The exact terms and details of these various assistance programs will vary between the different parts of the state. Examples of the so called material assistance include.
- Housing, such as emergency items such as furniture or household goods. Families moving into a new home or apartment, but are short of cash, can also seek free furniture
- Clothing, coats, work and school uniforms.
- Transportation, including gasoline vouchers and rides for seniors.
- Senior housing and support, which can include rides to the doctor or emergency needs. Or look here for free local rides.
Locations of Salvation Army NH programs to apply at
Every New Hampshire Salvation Army center has different requirements and eligibility standards before providing low income emergency assistance. The primary address and phone numbers are below. Or for additional details on programs or sites, the Salvation Army Northern New England Center is at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/northern-new-england/.
- A Salvation Army location covers Rockingham County. Clients can get referrals to grant programs such as LIHEAP (Fuel Assistance) or for paying security deposits, apply for free school supplies, or receive free food from a pantry. Other aid is provided too. More on Salvation Army programs in Rockingham County.
- Coos and Carroll County is supported by the Salvation Army in Berlin New Hampshire. A wide range of free winter clothing programs, hot meals, referrals, and of course emergency financial aid. More on Salvation Army Coos and Carroll County.
- Residents of Concord and Merrimack County have both a Salvation Army run homeless shelter as well as Family Services assistance programs. There may be some emergency financial aid or free food, free winter coats or boots, Christmas toys and other items along with case management. More on Concord and Merrimack County Salvation Army.
- Salvation Army of southern NH is an option too. In addition to those locations, the largest county in New Hampshire, which is Hillsborough County, is served by a number of Salvation Army centers and assistance programs. Find more Hillsborough County Salvation Army programs.
- The Strafford County Salvation Army has multiple locations. A couple of them just sell gently used goods from a thrift store or serve hot meals or food. One site, in Rochester, may provide financial aid, including everything from transportation to housing. Click more details on Strafford County NH Salvation Army.
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