The Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) is designed to ensure that at-risk youth eat at least one nutritious meal each day when school lunch programs close for the summer. Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), SNHS has operated the program for 16 years. Sites are located in Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties.
Summer Food Service Program sites have been announced for 2020. Download the following flyers for current information on meal distributions sites in Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
AGES: Youth 18 and under
INCOME GUIDELINES: None
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties
PROGRAM COST: No Cost
Contact the Summer Food Service Program for more information at (603) 668-8010
Food That’s In, When School Is Out!
Welcome to summer, come join in the fun!
We have free meals to eat in the sun
Everyone is welcome whose 18 and under,
We serve everyday (except when there’s thunder)
We only have a few rules to mind
So listen up closely, they’re easy you’ll find
Please eat with us, don’t take it and run
We came here to sit down with you and have fun
Please throw out your trash, in the bags that we brought
We’ll clean up the earth just like we’ve been taught
Only one meal per person, each time we come by
To make sure all who want one can sit down and try
So just when you thought that your year was a bummer
SFSP is here with free meals all summer
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:
The explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights legislation and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program of activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Civil Rights
IF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS PURPOSES, PLEASE CONTACT THE NH COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AT: 1-603-271-2767, DIAL "0", ASK FOR AN INTERPRETER.SI ASISTENCIA DE LENGUAJE ES NECESARIO PARA CIVILES DERECHOS PROPÓSITOS, POR FAVOR CONTACTO CON LA COMISIÓN NH LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS A: 1-603-271-2767, MARCAR "0", PEDIR UNA INTERPETER.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides nutritious food resources to income eligible adults over 60. The CSFP Food package is designed to supplement the participant’s monthly nutritional needs.
Participants select from dry beans, cheese, juices, shelf stable milk, dry milk, cereals, rice or pasta, canned fruits and vegetables and meats from our free shopping centers located in Manchester and Nashua.
Pre-packed food boxes are also available at each of the remote outreach centers located throughout Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties.
Who is eligible for CSFP?
Seniors 60 years and older.
What foods will I receive through CSFP?
You will receive a variety of foods each month, including a combination of the following:
- Canned meat: beef, chicken, pork, or tuna
- Canned fruit: peaches, pears, etc.
- Canned vegetables: carrots, corn, etc.
- Bottled fruit juices: orange juice, apple juice, etc.
- Non-fat powdered milk
- Cereals
- Macaroni, spaghetti, rice, or dehydrated potatoes
- Peanut butter
- Cheese
- Other foods when available
Foods vary each month.
How do I qualify?
You must live in New Hampshire and your gross household income must meet the income eligibility guidelines for the program.
INCOME GUIDELINES – ELDERLY COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM
The Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, provides the following 130% Income Poverty Guidelines, effective February 12, 2020 to June 30, 2021:
ELDERLY CSF PROGRAM
Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Weekly |
| 1 |
$16,588 |
$1,383 |
$319 |
| 2 |
$22,412 |
$1,868 |
$431 |
| 3 |
$28,236 |
$2,353 |
$543 |
| 4 |
$34,060 |
$2,839 |
$655 |
| 5 |
$39,221 |
$3,269 |
$755 |
| 6 |
$44,967 |
$3,748 |
$865 |
| 7 |
$50,713 |
$4,227 |
$976 |
| 8 |
$56,459 |
$4,705 |
$1,086 |
| For each additional family member add: |
$5,824 |
$486 |
$112
|
Check the income guidelines to see if you qualify for CSFP. If your household’s total gross income is less than or equal to the amount listed, you may be eligible for The Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program.
The Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program provides an enhancement to the Southern New Hampshire Services CSFP food package. In addition to the USDA commodities, each month SNHS participants also receive fresh produce to bring home to their families.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program receives produce from many different locations including but not limited to: The New Hampshire Food Bank, growers from the Community Gardens Project, and private local donations. Common items include:
- Lettuce
- Carrots
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Peppers
- Bananas
- Apples
- Pumpkins
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call your local CSFP office.
SNHS is the local CSFP agency for Hillsborough County.
Greater Manchester Communities, call
1 (800) 256-9880
Greater Nashua Communities, call
1 (877) 211-0723
You can also contact the state agency:
Call: 1 (800) WIC-4321 or 1 (800) 942-4321
Or visit: http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/nhp/wic/csfp.htm
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement:
The explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights legislation and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program of activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Civil Rights
IF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED FOR CIVIL RIGHTS PURPOSES, PLEASE CONTACT THE NH COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AT: 1-603-271-2767, DIAL "0", ASK FOR AN INTERPRETER.SI ASISTENCIA DE LENGUAJE ES NECESARIO PARA CIVILES DERECHOS PROPÓSITOS, POR FAVOR CONTACTO CON LA COMISIÓN NH LOS DERECHOS HUMANOS A: 1-603-271-2767, MARCAR "0", PEDIR UNA INTERPETER.
