The Food Stamp Program is available to individuals and families who meet the eligibility requirements for benefits. The good news is that the benefits are no longer stamps or coupons. Food Stamp recipients receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer card (EBT card) which contains their benefits and operates similar to a regular bank debit card in the supermarket. People who use the card say that they feel they have more privacy in the grocery store now.

Food stamp benefits allow families to purchase any food in the grocery store. The amount you will receive in benefits depends on your family situation. Even if it is a small amount, it can help you have cash for other purchases you need to make.
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Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Services provide nutrition education and nutritious foods to help keep pregnant women, new mothers, infants and preschool children healthy and strong through the NH WIC Program. The WIC Program has locations statewide and income eligible families are encouraged to apply. Recipients benefit because they can purchase foods of high nutritional value, important nutrients during critical times of life. Recipients receive their benefits in the form of vouchers that can be used at the supermarket. To apply for WIC benefits follow this link for information about where to apply.

This program provides free food and nutrition information to seniors age 60 and over, children up to age 5, and postpartum women for a year after the birth of a child.

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Provides coupons to WIC recipients & low-income seniors allowing them to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at participating Farmers' Markets throughout N.H.

Find out more through the WIC office nearest you.

Most public schools in New Hampshire offer free and reduced-priced meals to students who qualify. Check with your school to find out if it also offers free and reduced-price breakfast programs.

National School Lunch Program     |     National School Breakfast Program

Families participating in these programs save on the food budget because their children receive at least one meal a day during the school year. These programs are available for school-aged children and teens who no longer qualify for WIC. Check with your child’s school to get an application.

Provides nutritious meals to seniors and adults in their home setting. The home- delivered meals program helps individuals meet their daily nutritional requirements while providing a daily check of the participants well being. Individuals make voluntary donations toward the cost of their meals. These meals are usually delivered by a local social service agency in the community.

Find the Meals on Wheels site nearest you
or call or visit the N.H. Service Link Resource Center in your county.

Senior meal programs are available to anyone over the age of 60. Called “congregate” meals, they are served in community settings, usually during lunch. To get more information, call or visit the N.H. Service Link Resource Center in your county.