Food help in New Hampshire
Every food-assistance program available in New Hampshire, with live counts from Feed America's verified directory. Free, no login. 1,394 verified locations across 184 cities and 10 counties.
Need food right now in New Hampshire?
Call 211 — free, 24/7, multilingualPrograms available in New Hampshire
Food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens
370 verified locations distribute groceries, hot meals, and pre-packed boxes to New Hampshire residents at no cost. Most do not require an appointment. Many have walk-in hours.
Browse by city → Search by ZIP codeSNAP (food stamps)
SNAP is administered by New Hampshire's state agency. Eligibility: typically 130% of federal poverty (income limit ~$1,632/mo for 1 person, ~$3,380/mo for a family of 4). Senior + disability applicants qualify under more generous rules.
Apply for SNAP in New Hampshire → Check eligibilityWIC (Women, Infants, Children)
0 WIC clinics in New Hampshire. Serves pregnant parents and children under 5 with income at or below 185% of federal poverty. Free food, formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling.
Apply for WIC in New Hampshire → Clinic locatorSchool meals (NSLP + School Breakfast)
446 verified school + summer meal sites in New Hampshire. Households at or below 130% of federal poverty get free meals; 130-185% get reduced-price meals. Many New Hampshire districts use the Community Eligibility Provision — free meals for ALL students.
Find school meals in New Hampshire →FQHC community health centers
77 HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Centers in New Hampshire provide sliding-scale primary care, on-site SNAP outreach, and food-insecurity screening + referral.
Find FQHCs in New Hampshire →Senior food help (CSFP, SFMNP, Meals on Wheels)
Multiple programs serve New Hampshire residents 60+: CSFP (monthly USDA food box), Meals on Wheels (home delivery), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program ($50/season for fresh produce).
All senior programs →Disaster food help (D-SNAP)
D-SNAP provides one-time emergency food benefits when a federally-declared disaster strikes New Hampshire. Eligibility differs from regular SNAP — many households who don't normally qualify do qualify for D-SNAP.
Active disaster declarations →Browse New Hampshire by location
- All 184 cities with food pantries in New Hampshire
- SNAP retailers in New Hampshire (501 stores)
- New Hampshire counties with SNAP retailers (10 counties)
- WIC clinics in New Hampshire
- School + summer meal sites in New Hampshire
- FQHC health centers in New Hampshire
Frequently asked questions
How many food pantries are in New Hampshire?
370 verified pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across 184 cities. Most are free walk-in.
How do I apply for SNAP in New Hampshire?
Visit /apply-snap/nh for New Hampshire's official online portal, eligibility rules, and emergency-SNAP info.
Does New Hampshire have WIC?
Yes — 0 WIC clinics. See /apply-wic/nh for the application portal.
Where can I use SNAP / EBT in New Hampshire?
501 retailers accept SNAP — browse by city or county.
Free school meals in New Hampshire?
Yes. 446 school + summer meal sites. Households below 130% FPL eat free; 130-185% get reduced-price. Many districts use Community Eligibility Provision (free for all students). See /school-meals/nh.
Senior food help in New Hampshire?
CSFP, SNAP-with-senior-deductions, Meals on Wheels, SFMNP, TEFAP — see /senior-food-help.
About Feed America's New Hampshire directory
Feed America (501(c)(3), EIN 92-1761881) operates the largest free food-assistance directory in the United States. Our New Hampshire listings come from federal primary sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service, HRSA, NCES) and verified community partners. Every record carries a verification date and source attribution. Read our methodology →