The mission and purpose of Alton Community Services is to provide relief to the poor, the distressed or underprivileged throughout Alton and the surrounding area by meeting their physical and spiritual needs through the provision of food, clothing, furniture or referral services to other charitable organizations, local churches and federal, state and local government sponsored assistance programs.
Currently we are assisting over115 families, and food is obtained through USDA/CAP (community action program), New Hampshire Food Bank, Hannaford (Alton) and donations from the community.
Our primary service is to provide food (delivery service is available as needed), but we also assist with housing expenses (to include utilities), medical needs and assistance in conjunction with our network entities. Alton Community Services provides for the annual seasonal events of Mrs. Santa and Operation Blessings.
New in 2025 is the opportunity for clients to apply for and receive a scholarship for themselves or for their children. Please contact us for more information.
ACS continues to experience an increase in clients and client requests. Continued financial support is vital to meet these needs as there is no State or Federal funding to keep ACS functioning. With the colder weather fast approaching, there will be increasing requests for assistance.
We sincerely THANK YOU for all your generous support that has allowed Alton Community Services to provide assistance to families in need within our Alton community!
Albert Camus said, "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me lay an invincible summer. And that makes me happy."
As Alton Community Services continues to help those in need of assistance, we wish to thank the following establishments for allowing our Alton Food Pantry donation box to grace their counter: Alton Circle Store, Alton Village Pizza, Alton Home and Lumber, Aubuchon Hardware, and Alton Village Store & Gas. Their willingness to help us help the community makes us happy.
Alton Community Services offers help to many in the Alton community. Click here for a list of services.
Alton Community Services is a non-profit organization that relies upon the help of volunteers. Click here for ways to get involved.