Human Services

Welcome to the Hopkinton Human Services Department

Mission:  To meet the basic needs of citizens by providing interim emergency assistance to those who qualify and referrals to community resources to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency.

About:  Low-income residents may qualify for interim assistance with rent, food, utilities, and medication.  The Town of Hopkinton Human Services Department administers assistance through a voucher system with payments being made directly to vendors.

• Eligibility is determined through an application process and by following welfare guidelines of the Town of Hopkinton and under NH Law RSA 165.

• Assistance is rendered confidentially and at the lowest cost possible to town taxpayers.  When applicable, Human Services will make referrals to other programs and long-term assistance.

• Arrangements will be made for the client to reimburse the Town when they become financially able.

How to Apply:  Contact the Human Service Department at humanservices@hopkinton-nh.gov or (603) 746-8244 to discuss your situation, obtain an application, or set up an appointment. After meeting with the Human Service Coordinator and submitting an application with the required documentation, an applicant’s household circumstances will be reviewed, and a written decision issued.

Additional programs under the auspices of the Human Services Department:

• The Hopkinton Food Pantry, located at the Slusser Center (41 Houston Drive in Contoocook) and supported completely by donations, assists local households biweekly and provides a special holiday allotment.  Money donations to the Food Pantry can be mailed to:  Hopkinton Food Pantry; Human Services Department; 330 Main Street; Hopkinton, NH; 03229.

• Human Services Energy Fund, completely supported by donations from individuals and organizations, is administered by the Human Services Department, and provides fuel assistance to those needing it.  Money donations for the Human Services Energy Fund can be mailed to:  Town of Hopkinton Energy Fund; Human Services Department; 330 Main Street; Hopkinton, NH; 03229.

• The Back to School Program, funded entirely by donations, provides clothes and school supplies to students in need.  To donate, please contact the Human Services Department at (603) 746-8244.

• Operation Holidays, also supported entirely by donations of time, money, gifts, and energy, provides holiday gifts and treats to many in our community.  To donate, please contact the Human Services Department at (603) 746-8244.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance or if you would like to donate.