The Hingham Housing Authority offers a variety of supportive services empowering residents to move towards an enriched life. Programs offered can assist in arranging supportive services, increase earning capacity and set you on a path to self-sufficiency.
Programs include:
Elderly/Disabled Support Services Coordinator
Family Resident Service Coordinator
Family Self Sufficiency Program
Farmer’s Markets
Food Bank Delivers
Meals on Wheels
Supportive Housing Program
Elderly/Disabled Support Services Coordinator
The Hingham Housing Authority offers a multitude of services and support to elderly and/or disabled individuals residing in our elderly developments. The Elderly/Disabled Support Services Coordinator, Judy Morris can be reach at 617-847-4350 ext. 902. Judy coordinates the Food Bank Deliveries and ensures Support Services is available to all families residing in our elderly developments.
Need help with:
- Food Bank deliveries
- Meals on wheels
- Housekeeping
- Food shopping
- Laundry
- Personal care
- MassHealth application assistance
Judy can assist you and ensure you receive the services you need. Please contact Judy Morris at 617-847-4350 ext. 902 for more information or to make an appointment.
Family Resident Services Coordinator
The Family Resident Services Coordinator, Christine Cunningham can be reach at 617-847-4350 ext. 906. Christine provides assistance in obtaining local resources, as well as making referrals to community based services available to the state families in our community.
Need help with:
Food Bank deliveries
· Help in applying for SNAP & WIC benefits
· Assistance with fuel and utilities programs
· Child care, after school and summer camp programs
· Budget and credit building workshops
· Employment and education workshops/trainings
· Referrals to local community partners for rent assistance
· Health Care – MassHealth applications, renewals, Senior Care Options *(ages 65+)
· Food assistance or home delivered meals/Meals on Wheels *(ages 60+)
Christine can assist you and ensure you receive the services you need. Please contact Christine Cunningham at 617-847-4350 ext. 906 for more information or to make an appointment.
Family Self Sufficiency Program
The Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a voluntary program designed to assist participants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program achieve economic independence. The Family Self-Sufficiency Program works with support agencies throughout the South Shore and Boston to assist families in developing the strengths, skills and experience necessary to achieve economic independence. Your FSS coordinator will assist you in setting goals in education, career development, debt resolution, financial stability, increased income and homeownership. As your earned income increases, some of your increased rent payment shall be set aside in an account for you. If you achieve all your goals set out in your Individual Training and Service Plan, and successfully complete the program, you may withdraw your escrow funds to use as you determine appropriate. If you are interested in the Family Self Sufficiency Program, please contact the office. Click here for more information.
Farmers Market
Farmers Markets are held weekly at the community center, during the spring, summer and fall seasons. You can purchase the freshest fresh fruits and vegetables direct from the farm! All forms of payment are accepted, SNAP, HIP, cash and credit. Please check calendars for details. (Coming soon)
