The Grapevine

Family & Community Resource Center

Programs

Programs & Support for Seniors/Older Adults

If you would like to be added to a mailing list announcing upcoming senior programming, please contact us.

Coffee & Conversation

The Grapevine regularly offers opportunities for seniors to connect and socialize at our monthly Coffee and Conversation.  Periodically, speakers are invited to discuss topics of interest, such as internet safety, updates on the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and legislative information sessions. Visit our events page to find the next upcoming meeting.

SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) Exercise Group

Seniors stretching

Meetings at the Antrim Town Hall (wheelchair accessible)

In partnership with Antrim Recreation, SAIL Senior Exercise Group participants will improve overall strength, balance and coordination in a fun and relaxed setting. This program is offered at NO COST and is geared toward Seniors but open to all. Contact us or give us a call to register or learn more.

Dads’ Campfire Nights

Dads’ Campfire Nights meets on the first Tuesday of the month at The Grapevine from 7-8:30pm (subject to change). 

Led by local dad, Rick Edmunds, this is a monthly event for dads to relax around the campfire and share about all aspects of parenting. Pizza is served.  Please dress for the weather and bring a beverage of choice along with a folding chair. Contact us for more information or give us a call. Here’s what one dad recently shared about Dads Group: 

“I found the dads group to be a great resource while my children were still very young and we were figuring things out at home. It was nice to talk to other dads in the same position and hear the various ways each family was dealing with the joys and hardships of having young ones and staying sane. I highly recommend this group to any dad.”

Mark G., Hancock

Community Wood Bank

Please note for the 2025/2026 season, as we make plans to rebuild our wood shed, our heating wood supply may be limited this season.  If you have wood to donate, please contact us.

If you are in need of wood this season, please contact us at 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!

Facility Resources

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

Supported Information, Referral and Assistance

For people in need of basic services and resources such as food, shelter, clothing, transportation, legal referrals, mental health counseling, medical 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.

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.

The Grapevine regularly offers opportunities for seniors, including “Coffee and Conversation” and “SAIL” For more information and to be notified of upcoming older adult programming, check out our Older Adult Support page.

The Grapevine partners with several local agencies.  Our Community Health Worker is available to meet in other locations by appointment.  We are available to meet in local schools, libraries, or other convenient spaces for those who are unable to travel to the Grapevine.  To schedule an appointment, contact us.

Browse upcoming events or learn about ongoing classes and workshops through the Grapevine on our events page.

Application Assistance to State and Federal Assistance Programs

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 available to help individuals and families apply to State and Federal Assistance Programs. These programs include SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, fuel assistance, Social Security, Disability, and Medical Programs. This service is available 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.

The Grapevine regularly offers opportunities for seniors to connect and socialize at our monthly Coffee and Conversation.  Periodically, speakers are invited to discuss topics of interest, such as internet safety, updates on the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and legislative information sessions.  

If you would like to be added to a mailing list announcing upcoming senior programming, please contact us.

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

Four of our area towns offer a monthly community supper on a rotating basis:

  • Francestown: at the Town Meeting house on the first Thursday of the month
  • Bennington: at Pierce Elementary School on the second Thursday of the month
  • Antrim: at the First Presbyterian Church on the third Thursday of the month
  • Hancock: at Renew Church on the fourth Thursday of the month

Contact us for more information on area food and meal resources.

Food Resources

Here is a list of local food resources (updated Spring 2026).

Facility Space for Provision of Services

The Grapevine provides office and facility space to service providers in our community on a case by case basis.

If you are a local service provider in search of a space to meet with and assist clients, please contact us.

Suicide Response & Prevention Resources

The Grapevine is committed to supporting the mental health and well being of our community through training, access to resources and group support. Grapevine staff are trainers for the NAMI NH Connect Program Training in Suicide Prevention.  If you would like to sign up for an upcoming community training, please contact us.

We also offer peer led group support for adults and teens to help deal with grielf and loss.  Please contact us for more info. Below are links to helpful resources related to suicide, grief and loss.

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

The Grapevine partners with the Antrim Community Board, which is focused on the health and well-being of the residents of Antrim.  You can learn about opportunities to volunteer and make new neighbor connections – visit their website here >>

Community Tool Lending Shed

 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 [at] grapevinenh [dot] org.