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.
Friday, April 28 is the last day residents in Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties can apply for Fuel Assistance through Southern New Hampshire Services. That date marks the end of the 2016-2017 heating season.
The utility winter moratorium period ended on March 31. Many households have begun facing electric and/or natural gas disconnections that started at the beginning of April.
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Federally funded weatherization programs are designed to address health and safety issues and to apply energy conservation measures in order to increase the energy efficiency of the home and reduce household energy costs. Eligibility is determined by income with priority given to the elderly, the disabled, and families with children under six years of age. These programs work in conjunction with various other conservation programs funded by Liberty Utilities, Eversource, Unitil, and NH Electric Co-Op. Weatherization services were provided to 618 homes in 2019.
WHAT DOES THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM DO?
Conducts an energy audit analysis of your home to address health & safety concerns and to determine energy conservation measures such as:
- Repairing, caulking, and weather stripping doors and windows.
- Hard pipe dryer exhaust vent to make drying safer and drying time more efficient.
- Install new bath fans.
- Refrigerator metering to see if it qualifies for FREE REPLACEMENT.
- Carbon Monoxide testing and detector installation.
- Reducing drafts by sealing areas of air infiltration. Installing “Low Flow” shower heads and faucet aerators.
- Installing energy efficient light bulbs. Ordering a onetime thorough cleaning, tuning, and minor repairs to your heating system.
- In some cases insulation may be added to walls, attic, and floors.
- Emergency furnace repair and replacement when funding permits.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE?
- If your fuel assistance application lists your FPG (Federal Poverty Guidelines) at or below 200% you also qualify for Weatherization.
- Homeowners, Mobile home owners and Renters are all eligible to apply for Weatherization.
- If your home has been weatherized by our Weatherization Program after September 1994 it cannot be weatherized again.
- Eligibility is determined by income (with priority given to the elderly, handicapped, and families with children under 6).
- Renters must have the landlord's permission to be weatherized.
HOW TO APPLY FOR WEATHERIZATION
- Complete a Fuel Assistance or Electric Assistance Application.
- Your Fuel Assistance application is a dual application and is also used to apply for weatherization.
- Answer “YES” to the question on the Fuel Assistance application that asks, “Are you interested in receiving weatherization services?”
Click here to download the Weatherization brochure in PDF format for more information regarding SNHS’ Weatherization Programs: Weatherization brochure in PDF format
The Electric Assistance Program (EAP) provides qualifying utility customers with a discount of 8% to 76% off their monthly electric bill, depending on their household income. Renters, subsidized renters and homeowners who receive an electric bill may apply for EAP. Eligibility is determined by the total household income and the number of household members. Eligible customers receive a discount on their electric bill every month.
All electric utility customers support the statewide EAP through the system benefits charge portion of their electric bill. The EAP discount helps make bills more affordable and helps customers avoid the risk of having their electric service shut off for non-payment. To be eligible for the program customers must receive an electric bill from a regulated electric utility and have a gross household income that qualifies at the time of application.
2019-2020 Guidelines (effective SEPT 2020)
| People in Household |
Monthly Gross Income (30 days)
|
Annual Gross Income |
| 1 |
$ 2,978 |
$ 36,237 |
| 2 |
$ 3,895 |
$ 47,386 |
| 3 |
$ 4,811 |
$ 58,536 |
| 4 |
$ 5,728 |
$ 69,686 |
| 5 |
$ 6,644 |
$ 80,836 |
| 6 |
$ 7,561 |
$ 91,986 |
The EAP is a 12 month bill discount program. Benefits are subject to the availability of funds.
View the EAP brochure
