posted on 11/4/2025

The City of Dover's Public Welfare Office is available to coordinate services for city residents who need emergency assistance, including shelter, food and medical care. This includes residents who have had their SNAP benefits suspended during the federal shutdown.

The Public Welfare Office is located at 61 Locust St., in Room 334 on the third floor of the McConnell Center. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 603-516-6500.

For after-hours emergency needs, call 603-742-4646, visit the Police Department at 46 Chestnut St., or any of the three fire stations, all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to request assistance.