Our Services

Food services are available to all in need within the greater Nashua area. No identification is required.

Breakfast: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Food Pantry

Please arrive on time. We cannot let you in early, because we frequently have other programs occurring during that time. Remember to bring along your own shopping bags to carry your food items. NSKS does not provide bags.

Perishable Items: Fruits, veggies, and bread are available Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM. There is a limit of two pantry visits per week.

Food boxes: Eggs, meat, and nonperishable items are available Monday through Friday 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM. There is a limit of one box per month.

We are the only local shelter providing emergency family shelter. NSKS serves all clients without the need for identification and emphasizes non-discriminatory practices.

Shelter: Emergency shelter and services are available for homeless single men, single women, and families with children.

For Emergency Shelter, please call the Coordinated Access and Referral (CAR) line to inquire about shelter availability: 1-844-800-9911. That line is answered during business hours on weekdays, so an evening call is returned the next business day. For immediate response after hours and on weekends, please all the state’s resource hotline: 211 or 1-866-444-4211 from a non-NH number.

The goal of this program is to help at-risk individuals overcome barriers to employment.

Employment Services

1. Consultation, intake and referral:
   Meet with our Employment & Education Advocate to determine what is available to you and help to assess your strengths, weaknesses, barriers, and opportunities, and help you map a path to achieving your goals.
2. Employment Preparation:
   Our advocate will guide you on how best to prepare and search for employment. This includes obtaining proper IDs, developing an effective resume, coaching on proper demeanor and attire, and identifying appropriate job searching strategies.
3. Employment Placement Assistance:
   Our advocate will monitor your job search and advise you on potential strategies for improvement, as well as avenues for opportunity.
4. Employment Retention:
   Our advocate will provide follow-up consultation to facilitate job retention and determine possible next steps for vocational development.

Identification and Documentation

Birth certificates and IDs:
Only individuals who are homeless are eligible for financial assistance. Financial assistance may not be used for fines or reinstatement fees.

Education

Vocational Training: Homeless individuals receive appropriate consultation support and referrals in identifying programs that they can complete to improve employment prospects.

Transportation Support

Bus Tickets: Eligible clients may receive bus tickets for the purpose of obtaining employment. Goals must be identified in advance and progress must be reported to continue to use this service. Only needs directly applicable to employment are eligible requests.

Bike Donations: Clients may apply to receive a donated bicycle. This program is entirely dependent on available resources. All applicants are considered simultaneously, based on need, ability, and utilization requirements.

Supplies for Work

Based on donation availability or grant eligibility, clients may be eligible to receive supplies needed to maintain employment. Supplies may include but are not limited to: work gloves, work boots, tools, computer supplies, professional stationery, software, interview clothes, non-slip shoes, and scrubs.

For support in these areas, please contact:
Sierra Hubbard, Case Manager
sierra@nsks.org
(603) 889-7770 ext 140
Assistance is offered in limited quantities for the following services:

• Financial assistance for emergencies to prevent homelessness
• Assistance in accessing housing subsidies, welfare benefits and other programs
• Assistance in landlord mediation and negotiation
• Referrals to parenting classes, 12-step programs, and counseling

Personal care items are available to Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter clients. No identification is required. A family or individual can request a toiletry bag once a month through the pantry. Toiletry bags are filled with whatever donations we have on hand.
Diapers: Available Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM (quantities are limited).

Hygiene Products: Available Monday – Friday, 11:00 AM – 2:45 PM. Items include razors, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, and toothpaste. Personal care bags are limited to once a month.

Shower: Available for unsheltered persons. Walk-ins welcome Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

Laundry: Available for unsheltered persons. Walk-ins welcome Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Food Boxes: Each November, the pantry distributes food boxes and turkeys to individuals and families assuring that they will have holiday meals in their homes.

Holiday Boxes: In December, food boxes are distributed along with turkeys and other classic holiday foods.

Library: Our “Dining Room Library” offers books and magazines that are free for the taking. Children are given books on an on-going basis and during the school supply distribution program.

Support for Children: Children receive holiday items such as Easter baskets, boxes of Valentine’s Day cards to distribute to their classmates, birthday cakes and other holiday treats. For Christmas we work with local businesses and individuals to supply children enrolled in our programs with gifts requested by their parents/guardians and each family with a basket of household & cleaning supplies and holiday treats.

Women Helping Women: Programs have included distribution of new underwear and socks, make-up, and beauty supplies for women who are currently staying in our shelters and would otherwise not have these supplies.

We regularly host Nashua Public Health, Rivier University, UNH Cooperative Extension, Lamprey Health Care, and other organizations who offer services such as HIV testing, flu and other vaccines, blood pressure and diabetes testing, nutrition and cooking classes, and much more.
For questions or to sign up, contact Wally or Denise:
wally@nsks.org
or
denise@nsks.org
(603) 889-7770 ext 138

The goal of this program is to provide families currently involved in our programs with gifts and party supplies for their children’s birthdays. Donations of gift cards and toys for this program are happily accepted.
For support in this area, please contact:
Sierra Hubbard, Case Manager
(603) 889-7770 ext 140
sierra@nsks.org