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Community Assistance Program

Effective January 13th, 2025 The Hinsdale Community Assistance Department will move to the Town Hall

Hinsdale Welfare Office hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 9am-12pm and also by appointment.
Reachable in person via the selectman's office window, by phone: 336-5710 ext. 16 or by email at: hinsdalewelfare@hinsdalenh.org

The Hinsdale Food Pantry will remain at the Community Center with a temporary change to hours: Monday's 10am-2pm

Phone: 603-336-5710 ext. 16
Fax:  603-336-5711
Email:  hinsdalewelfare@hinsdalenh.org

Community Assistance Director: Heather Jutras

Community Assistance Assistant Director: Maggie St. John

 
The Community Assistance Office is open to the public.  If you need assistance please email or call the office.  Applications can be found on this page, please print and complete.  Applications will be accepted via email; mail; or placed in the outside drop box located on the left side of the exterior door at the Town Clerk's office.  Please make sure application is placed in a sealed envelope and labeled "Welfare Office".
 
*The Welfare Office will be closed on all Federal Holidays*
 
If you need assistance from the food pantry please contact hinsdalewelfare@hinsdalenh.org. You can also contact 336-5710, ext. 10 or 11. 

Other Helpful Contacts
Southwest Community Services, Keene NH. 603-352-7512
Food Stamps, Medicaid and Cash Assistance: To apply for Food Stamps, TANF, NHEP Medicaid or other forms of State assistance, contact the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Laconia by calling 1-844-ASK-DHHS or 603-524-4485 or www.dhhs.nh.gov/ to apply online.
Unemployment Compensation: NH Department of Employment Security (NHES) 603-271-7700 or http://www.nhes.nh.gov
Homelessness: Dial 211