Hilltown Elder Network - Still Going Strong

The arrival of the pandemic greatly impacted our social service programs at Hilltown CDC and we have worked tirelessly to find ways to continue to provide to assistance and support to low income families and individuals in the towns we serve. Our programs have adapted in ways we could not have predicted previously and we are pleased to report that our networks of support remain as strong as ever. 

The HEN Program continues to serve eligible elder households in 8 towns with services necessary to enable continued independent and safer living conditions. While elder participant levels have lowered slightly due to fears of caregivers visiting regularly, and caregiver availability has diminished somewhat in response to pandemic pressures, the program remains serving nearly as many individuals as before. Additionally, HEN has been able to offer enhanced services to many participants. Each town served has a HEN Coordinator who may be contacted for further information.

 The HOPE Program brings specialized geriatric nursing services to many home bound eligible elders throughout the hilltown region. This wonderful program operated by the Hilltown Community Health Center has been helping eligible elders with age related and health maintenance issues in their homes during the entirety of the Pandemic period.  Information concerning HOPE may be obtained by calling 413-238-5511 and following the phone menu to the HOPE office extension

 The Hilltown Food Pantry Program has managed to provide the regular distribution of supplementary foods to as many participants as ever in the past and has experienced greater that average demand for foods during the past year. Eligible individuals and households may attend weekly supplementary distributions to obtain the extra foods needed to provide healthy home meals. The Goshen site is operated by the Northampton Survival Center and information concerning foods and distributions maybe gained through calling 413 586-6564

 If you or someone you know are in need of assistance please reach out to one of our coordinators to see what services we may be able to offer or direct you to. Our communities are only as strong as each individual within them - and strongest when we all work together!