The Grapevine

Family & Community Resource Center

CALL
603-588-2620

OFFICE HOURS
M-F 9am-1pm

4 Aiken Street, PO Box 637
Antrim, NH 03440

Programs

Community Wood Bank

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Firewood is available at The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center in Antrim on a short-term, urgent basis for area families and individuals who use wood as a primary heat source and cannot afford to buy it. The Community Wood Bank at The Grapevine is open Monday through Friday 9am to 1pm during winter, or by appointment. Call 603-588-2620.

Due to a limited supply of firewood, the wood bank is intended for urgent and emergency use only. The Grapevine also assists callers with long-term heating resources through the Southern NH Services fuel and electric assistance program.

The wood bank serves residents of Antrim, Bennington, Hancock, Francestown and nearby towns; and runs on donated wood and volunteer labor.

Contact us to be a part of the Community Woodbank Team!

Classes/Workshops

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Trained staff facilitate groups for individuals facing similar hardships or having similar interests. Offerings are based around current community needs. Past events have included topics related to all aspects of parenting & family life, nutrition, money management and other topics.

Workshops offering material with core knowledge areas related to Early Childhood Education are also offered.  Participants may choose to use the hours towards their ECE hour requirements. Contact us for more information or visit our Events page.

Strong Living Senior Exercise Group

Our Strong Living Senior Exercise Group is FREE and meets twice weekly at The Grapevine on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Keep your muscles moving with light hand weight exercises and chair assisted movements. If you are over 60 (or know someone who is) and want to connect with a friendly bunch of people, give this group a try! Contact us or give us a call to learn more.

Facility Resources

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The Grapevine provides facility space for providers of basic services. Some services that it has been used for are:  Fuel assistance, private counseling, adult tutoring, employment support for adults with disabilities and school-to-work transition support for students with disabilities, family conflict and landlord/tenant dispute resolution, homeless outreach, Project Lift tutoring and NH Healthy Kids insurance application assistance. Contact us to inquire about space reservations.

Information & Referral Resources

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Supported Information, Referral and Assistance

For people in need of basic services and resources such as food, shelter, clothing, transportation, counseling, health or dental care. Staff assist those in need in finding resources in times of crisis or need. Individuals can make local connections to increase resilience in times of hardship and can get information about local, state and federal resources. Contact us for more information.

Find a list of resources on the River Center’s FACT book here.

Basic Needs through NH Easy

The NH Department of Health and Human Services has streamlined the process in applying for aid for basic needs using “NH Easy” online. The Grapevine offers a private space and computer for residents to apply. A Grapevine staff member is also available to assist those who need help in entering their information. This service is offered by appointment only. Contact us for more information.

Classes, Workshops, & Other Offerings

Trained staff facilitate groups for individuals facing similar hardships or having similar interests. Offerings are based around current community needs. Past events have included topics related to all aspects of parenting & family life, nutrition, money management and other topics.

Workshops offering material with core knowledge areas related to Early Childhood Education are also offered.  Participants may choose to use the hours towards their ECE hour requirements. Contact us for more information or visit our Events page.

Community Wood Bank

Free firewood for families and individuals who are in need of temporary, emergency wood that use wood as their primary source of heat. Referrals to Southern New Hampshire services for Fuel Assistance Program.

Our wood bank it is available thanks to generous donors and volunteers.

Contact us for more information or learn more here.

Community Suppers Thursdays at 5:30pm

Join us at a free community supper every Thursday.

  • 1st Thursday of the month –  Community Church, Francestown
  • 2nd Thursday of the month – Pierce School, Bennington
  • 3rd Thursday of the month – First Presbyterian Church, Antrim
  • 4th Thursday of the month – Congregational Church, Hancock
  • 5th Thursday of the month – no supper scheduled

Contact us for more information or visit our Events page.

Call The Grapevine at 603-588-2620 the day before if you need a ride.

Local Access to Providers

The Grapevine provides an office space for Providers of basic services. Currently, Riverbend Community Mental Health provides child and family counseling.

Some other services that it has been used for are:  Fuel assistance, private counseling, adult tutoring, employment support for adults with disabilities and school-to-work transition support for students with disabilities, family conflict and landlord/tenant dispute resolution, homeless outreach, Project Lift tutoring and NH Healthy Kids insurance application assistance.

Contact us to inquire about space reservations.

People’s Service Exchange

A neighbor-helping-neighbor network offering people from all walks of life a community-based, coordinated structure for exchanging services with their neighbors.

Contact us for more information or learn more here.

“Strong Living” Strength Training for Older Adults

Community-based, volunteer driven and FREE. Strong Living meets Tuesdays and Fridays 1:30-2:30pm at The Grapevine. Contact us for more information or visit our Events page.

Suicide Response & Prevention Resources

On October 9th, 2019, the Grapevine held a public gathering in response to the needs of our community to learn more about suicide response and prevention. Below you will find specific handouts that were provided:

Grief Guide
Guide for Parents & Educators
Self-Care & Reactions
Children, Teens, Suicide Loss – Dougy Center Flipbook

Tax Preparation & Financial Services

Free tax preparation by Larry Schwartz of PHC Financial is offered Monday afternoons by appointment during tax season (January-April). Larry also offers his services through the People’s Service Exchange for time dollars. Contact us for more information.

Community Tool Lending Shed

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 The Grapevine Community Tool Lending Shed was built in 2017, thanks to the generosity and dedication of local volunteers.  In June 2018, the Shed was introduced to the community and dedicated to the memory of two women, Kirstie and Suzanne, who were daughters of a local family.  The Community Tool Lending Shed works similar to a traditional library: Sign out and borrow, and bring it back. You must schedule a time to pick up tools; quick “how to” tutorials  can be provided at that time. The Community Tool Lending shed welcomes donations of gently used tools and equipment. 

An inventory of available tools and equipment can be found here.

Requests to borrow or donation offers should be directed to toolshed@grapevinenh.org.

People’s Service Exchange

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In 2018, The People’s Service Exchange (PSE) underwent a transition.  We are always seeking opportunities to meet the changing needs of our community while being mindful of our own capacity and resources. Our goal is to embed the spirit and intent of the PSE into other volunteer led efforts, such as our Community Tool Lending Shed, where volunteers can lend their time toward light home repairs in our community.  For more information about the PSE, please contact Melissa Gallagher, Executive Director, at melissag@grapevinenh.org.