Food, clothing, hygiene supplies, household necessities, utilities, and other everyday essentials can become difficult to afford or access. Littleton and the surrounding North Country have organizations and programs that provide assistance with these immediate needs. Littleton Community Services maintains this guide to make those resources easier to find and understand.
The resources below include food pantries, meal programs, basic-needs assistance, and other community resources that may help individuals and families meet essential needs.
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Contact Littleton Community Services and tell us what you need. We can help identify available resources and work with you to determine the next step.
Resource listings are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services by Littleton Community Services. LCS receives no compensation from organizations or providers merely for inclusion in these listings. Program information, eligibility, availability, hours, and contact information may change; please confirm important details directly with the provider. [Read our full Disclaimer.]
24-Hour Community Food Pantry
189 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561
The Little Free Pantry outside the First Congregational Church provides free shelf-stable food through a simple community pantry available at any time. People may take what they need, and community members may leave food for others.
May be helpful if you: need a small amount of food immediately; cannot visit a traditional food pantry during its scheduled hours; or need a low-barrier food resource available outside regular business hours.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The First Congregational Church currently confirms the pantry's location and around-the-clock availability.
Food Pantry
70 Redington Street, Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 575-5734
The Littleton Food Pantry provides groceries and food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. The pantry serves Littleton and communities throughout the surrounding North Country.
May be helpful if you: are having difficulty affording enough food; need groceries to help your household through a difficult period; or need local emergency food assistance.
Current published hours: Monday 4:30–6:30 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday 10:00–11:00 AM. Because pantry schedules can change, consider confirming hours before visiting.
Food Cupboard
35 School Street, Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-3414
The All Saints Food Cupboard provides food assistance to people in the Littleton community. The cupboard is located at All Saints' Episcopal Church and is most easily accessed from the Littleton Community Center parking area at 120 Main Street.
May be helpful if you: need groceries or supplemental food for yourself or your household; need help between other food-assistance resources; or are experiencing an immediate food shortage.
Current published hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00–10:00 AM; Sunday, 9:00–9:45 AM. For a food emergency, contact the church at 603-444-3414.
Free Store & Community Support
16 Pleasant Street, Littleton, NH 03561
Littleton Area Mutual Aid (LAMA) operates a community Free Store where people can access available items without a traditional retail transaction. Current local food-access information identifies the Free Store as a resource for people seeking basic-needs assistance.
May be helpful if you: need food or other basic necessities; could use free household or personal items that are currently available; or are looking for a community-based, low-barrier source of assistance.
Current published hours: Sunday, 2:00–3:00 PM. Availability of individual items varies.
Reduced-Cost Groceries
43 Bethlehem Road, Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-2800
The Littleton Food Co-op's Healthy Food Access Program provides qualifying Co-op members with a 10% discount on eligible purchases. People currently receiving SNAP, SSI, or certain other forms of supplemental assistance may qualify. People who qualify but cannot afford the initial partial membership share may also request assistance through the program's Healthy Food Access Fund.
May be helpful if you: receive SNAP, SSI, or other supplemental assistance; regularly purchase groceries at the Littleton Food Co-op; want greater access to fresh, local, or organic foods; or need help with the cost of becoming eligible for the discount program.
SNAP & Public Benefits
80 North Littleton Road, Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-6786
(800) 552-8959
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Littleton District Office provides access to public-benefit programs including SNAP food assistance and other programs that can help households meet essential needs. The office also handles programs involving cash assistance, Medicaid and childcare assistance.
May be helpful if you: need ongoing help purchasing food; want to apply for SNAP; have experienced a loss or reduction of household income; or need to determine whether your household qualifies for other public benefits.
Municipal Assistance for Essential Needs
125 Main Street, Suite 200, Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-3996
The Town of Littleton Welfare Department provides assistance to eligible Littleton residents who are unable to meet essential needs after other available resources have been pursued. Eligibility is determined under New Hampshire law and the Town's welfare guidelines, and applicants are required to provide financial and household documentation.
May be helpful if you: are a Littleton resident who cannot meet essential living expenses; have exhausted other available assistance; are experiencing an urgent financial need; or need to determine whether municipal assistance may be available.
Meals for Older Adults & Adults with Disabilities
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-6050
The Littleton Area Senior Center, operated by the Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, provides community meals and supports home-delivered meals for eligible people who have difficulty obtaining or preparing food independently. The Council serves older adults and adults with disabilities in Littleton and surrounding communities.
May be helpful if you: are an older adult or adult with a disability; would benefit from community meals; have difficulty shopping for or preparing meals; are homebound and want to learn whether home-delivered meals may be available; or are helping a family member who needs food support.
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