Welfare Bulletin Board
Non Welfare Programs Available for Residents with Financial Hardship.
Abbie Griffin Hospital Fund
Applications are taken in Febuary - March of every year for financial assistance with hospital bills. The applicant must have been a Merrimack resident at the time of the hospitalization and repayment of the bill must impose a financial hardship. Applications are reviewed in late spring. Financial verifications required. Applications are available at the Merrimack Welfare Office by calling 603 423-8535 or email us.
Camp Naticook Scholarships
Applications for 1 week camp scholarships are available in the beginning of February- March during the years that private donations are available. A limited number of 1 week scholarships are awarded to Merrimack resident youth based on financial need. Preference is given to those who have not received a scholarship in the past. Applications are available during the above time period at the Merrimack Welfare Office by call 603 423-8535 or email us.
Seasonal Assistance Available for Merrimack Residents by Donated Services:
School Supplies and Backpacks - Merrimack Friends and Family. Forms available in July by calling 603 423-8535 or email us.
Easter Baskets for Children- Merrimack Friends and Family. Forms available 6 weeks before Easter by calling 603 423-8535 or email us.
October Referral Assistance Forms Available for:
Coats for Children - Donated by Merrimack Rotary Club.*
Thanksgiving Food Baskets - Delivered by Merrimack Fire Fighter's Union.*
Operation Santa - Donated and coordinated by Merrimack Lioness Club.*
Real Christmas Trees - Donated by Merrimack Rotary Club.*
Forms and screening for low income eligibility are available for the above Donations in * Early October at the Merrimack Welfare Office by calling 603 423-8535 or email us.