Looking for local support?
These resources can help with financial needs, community programs, and essential services.
- Fuel/Energy Assistance
- Contact your utility company directly to inquire about assistance programs
- Community Action Partnership under “Services"
- Town of Durham: Welfare Assistance | The Town of Durham New Hampshire
- Town of Lee General Assistance | Lee NH or call Pam at 603-659-5414
- Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance
- Food Assistance
- Free and Reduced Meals: Free and Reduced Meals - Oyster River Cooperative School District | Child Nutrition or call (603) 868-5100 Ext. 2012
- End 68 Hours of Hunger: Food for the weekend, no application required, contact your school nurse!
- Food Pantries
- Barrington:
- Barrington Community Food Pantry: 105 Ramsdell Lane (lower level). Hours: Thursdays 6:00-7:30 p.m.
- Durham:
- St. Thomas More Food Pantry: 6 Madbury Road in Durham. Hours: Thursdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.
- The Waysmeet Center-Cornucopia Food Pantry: 15 Mill Road in Durham. Hours: Mondays 1:00-4 p.m.; Tuesdays 3:00-6:00 p.m.; Fridays 12:00-2:00 p.m.
- Lee:
- Wilkinson Food Pantry: 17 Mast Road in Lee. Hours: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month 5:30-7:00 p.m., 603-659-2861
- Any Town:
- Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Strafford County: 577 Central Ave in Dover. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 603-435-2500
- Gather Mobile Food Pantry. Check website for hours and locations: Gather Mobile Markets | Mobile Food Pantry | Seacoast NH
- Barrington:
- Medical Care/Dental Care
- Clothing Assistance
- Sharefund.org Please contact your child’s School Nurse or School Counselor for a referral letter.
- Beds for Children. Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Apply for a Free Twin Bed - Sleep in Heavenly Peace
- Food Assistance for Pets
If you need assistance with accessing these resources, please reach out to the school nurses or your student’s counselor for confidential assistance.
- Health Office
- Contact the Counseling Office