We all face unanticipated challenges during our lives. Sometimes these challenges for students include fundamental issues of food insecurity, housing and other financial concerns. UNH has multiple resources that can help.
Housing
The Inn Between is available to UNH students to pay for housing during Thanksgiving, Spring Break and January Term. UNH also provides emergency support for students experiencing emergency housing loss. To apply for the Inn Between Fund or receive help with urgent housing loss, contact the Dean of Students at dean.students@unh.edu.
Consider making a gift to the Inn Between Fund. Faculty and staff can also arrange a gift through a payroll deduction by contacting Business Services at (603) 862-2230.
Make a Gift to the Inn Between Fund
Additional Resources
- New Hampshire Shelter Coordinated Entry - (603) 435-2448 or 211
- Summer Employment Opportunities with Housing
- New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Food
Swipe it Forward
Swipe it Forward is a program for UNH students who are challenged by food insecurity to confidentially request and receive meal swipes in the dining halls or as a Meal to Go.
To request Swipe it Forward, contact Dean.Students@unh.edu
Consider making a gift or donating your swipes to Swipe it Forward. Faculty and staff can also arrange a gift through a payroll deduction by contacting Business Services at (603) 862-2230.
Make a Financial Gift to Swipe it Forward
Donate your Swipes by Contacting the ID Office
Cats' Cupboard
UNH Cats' Cupboard, located in the MUB, helps alleviate food insecurity for UNH Students in need by providing supplemental, direct access to free, nourishing food.
To be eligible for services you must be a current student at the University of New Hampshire and bring your current UNH ID card with you. If possible, please bring your own re-usable bags for carrying items.
Location: MUB 140A
Spring Hours (Note: Last day for the Spring 2022 semester will be Friday May 20): Tuesdays: 5-8pm and Fridays: 10am - 5pm
No appointments are necessary.
CLOSED During Summer 2022: if you are taking summer classes, consider applying for the Swipe it Forward program or see additional resources below.
Email: cats.cupboard@unh.edu
More information
Additional Resources
- Waysmeet Cornucopia Food Pantry
- foodpantries.org - Find a local food pantry
- gathernh.org
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Money
The Student Emergency Assistance Fund provides UNH undergraduate and graduate students who are unable to meet essential expenses due to a temporary or unexpected hardship with short-term financial assistance. To request SEFA, contact the Dean of Students at dean.students@unh.edu. If you haven't already, consider applying for ARP Funds through Webcat.
Consider making a gift to the Student Emergency Financial Assistance fund. Faculty and staff can also arrange a gift through a payroll deduction by contacting Business Services at (603) 862-2230.
Make a Gift to the Student Emergency Financial Assistance Fund
Additional Resources
Laptop
The Loaner Laptop program at UNH helps students who do not have the financial means to access or replace the technical resources required to learn and study. Students who are approved receive a Lenovo L14 laptop to be used during the academic year. To request a loaner laptop, contact the Dean of Students at dean.students@unh.edu.
