Connecting adults 55+ to meaningfully meet community needs
You have gained a lifetime of experience. Now it’s time to offer your skills and talents to support your community. For over 50 years, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offered through AmeriCorps Seniors connects adults 55 and better with meaningful volunteer opportunities while…
Ensuring children have access to nutritious meals when school is out
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that at-risk children and teens have access to healthy meals and snacks during the summer months when school is not in session. During the school year, 22 million children receive free or reduced lunches – and this program was designed to fill the gap during the summer months for these children. Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Summer Food Service…
Partnering in the fight against Food Insecurity
Sometimes we all need a little extra help. Our Food Pantry sites provide basic necessities whenever an unmet nutritional need is present. Each pantry carries shelf stable food and frozen meat as well as household and hygiene products when available. The food is provided by community food drives, USDA, local food vendor collections and through donations of products from farmers and other sources.
All food pantries have some food and…
Strengthening the lives of families in Hillsborough County
For over 20 years, Western Hillsborough County Family Services (WHCFS) has responded to identified service gaps and barriers to the economic, physical, social and emotional well-being of low-income families in Western Hillsborough County. In collaboration with other organizations and businesses in the Peterborough area, our goal is to provide long-term services to help strengthen families and provide the tools for self-sufficiency.…
Providing a nutritional safety net for our neighbors in need
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans, including the elderly, by providing emergency food assistance at no cost. TEFAP provides bulk commodities of nutritious food to food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens and non-profit charitable organizations as well as local Community Action Agencies.…
Supplying community gardening space for personal produce
Growing your own produce can be a great hobby which yields nutritious foods and helps lower your grocery bill. However, having adequate space for a successful garden is key and not always available. We have partnered with Hillsborough County for our Community Gardens Program in Goffstown which provides up to 50 garden plots each year to county residents.
A minimum of 75% of all gardening space will be reserved for low-income…
Supporting the provision of nutritious foods in adult & child care services
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a meal sponsorship available to Family Child Care Homes, Child Care Centers, Adult Care Centers, Homeless Shelters and At-Risk Programs to receive reimbursement for meals that are served to children and adults in their care. Southern New Hampshire Services is a sponsor of the program for the State of New Hampshire and provides additional benefits to participants.
Participating in the…
Building financial capability skills through education and coaching
Understanding financial literacy and budgeting is a central tool for families who are taking the steps toward becoming financially independent. Through the Your Money in Action program, individuals are empowered to take charge of their financial situation and move forward with the skills to maintain a better financial balance.
We work with each participant through a holistic coaching strategy starting with an assessment of the…
A Letter from our Executive Director
I’m a big fan of the changing seasons and fall never disappoints! November is a special month for me because I think Thanksgiving is such a perfect opportunity to find time to be grateful to those who have made a difference in your life or the lives of others during the year.
We have shared an unbelievable and unexpected journey since March of 2020 when we…
Ensuring quality child care for working families
Providing for the future of your career while making sure your child’s needs are a priority can be hard to juggle. Our child care centers provide high quality, affordable, dependable and nurturing environments for children of parents who are in school, job training, or working. Our highly trained staff provide individualized programs designed to fit each child’s needs with developmentally appropriate activities and experiences…