Assistance programs in New Hampshire
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
New Hampshire SNAP (Food Assistance)
New Hampshire SNAP applications use NH EASY, with paper, office and phone alternatives described in the state’s application material. Complete the interview and case-specific
New Hampshire WIC
New Hampshire WIC applications begin online or by contacting a local clinic for an appointment. The clinic completes the assessment and explains food and nutrition benefits.
Housing assistance
603 Legal Aid (Free Civil Legal Help in New Hampshire)
603 Legal Aid is New Hampshire’s centralized starting point for free civil legal help. Apply online at any time or call during the organization’s published intake hours.
Utility assistance
New Hampshire Emergency Assistance (Housing & Utility Crisis)
Ask New Hampshire DHHS specifically about Emergency Assistance when a family faces a housing or utility crisis. Explain the urgent date and request the current eligibility and
Weatherization Assistance Program (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire weatherization arranges home-efficiency improvements through local Community Action Agencies. The household application and property assessment are separate stag
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
New Hampshire Fuel Assistance helps eligible households with heating costs through local Community Action Agencies. Contact the agency serving your town to begin intake.
Health coverage
New Hampshire Medicaid & Granite Advantage
New Hampshire Medicaid and Granite Advantage applications begin through NH EASY or a DHHS district office. Each applicant’s coverage category and current requirements need age
Cash and income support
New Hampshire FANF / TANF (Cash Assistance)
Financial Assistance to Needy Families is New Hampshire’s family cash-assistance program. Request an eligibility assessment through NH EASY or a DHHS district office.
Unemployment Insurance (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire unemployment claims are managed through the NHUIS claimant system. File the initial claim and continue requesting each eligible week separately.
Additional support
211 New Hampshire
211 NH offers non-emergency referrals around the clock, every day of the year. Call when you need help finding local food, housing, utility or other community services.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.