Basic needs social services are essential programs and support systems designed to ensure that individuals and families have access to fundamental necessities required for a dignified and healthy life. These services encompass vital aspects like food security, shelter, healthcare, and education.
Food assistance programs provide nutritious meals to those facing hunger and food insecurity. Shelter services offer housing and homelessness prevention initiatives, guaranteeing safe and stable living conditions. Healthcare services encompass affordable medical care, ensuring everyone can access essential treatments and preventive measures.
Basic needs social services also include educational support, such as access to quality schools and resources, empowering individuals to enhance their skills and opportunities. By addressing these fundamental requirements, these services promote equity and equality, safeguarding the well-being and potential of all community members. They play a pivotal role in building a compassionate and inclusive society, where no one is left behind, regardless of their circumstances.
A Place To Turn
- (508) 655-8868
- https://www.aplacetoturn-natick.org/
- info@aplacetoturn-natick.org
- 99 Hartford Street, Natick, MA 01760
A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry
- (781) 662-8226
- https://faithchurchac.org/food-pantry/
- faithchurch@faithchurchac.org
- 200 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Abby’s House
- (508) 756-5486
- https://www.abbyshouse.org/thrift_shop
- 52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Acord Food Pantry
- (978) 468-7424
- https://www.acordfoodpantry.org/
- ACORD.DIRECTOR@GMAIL.COM
- 69 Willow Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
Action Emergency Homeless Shelter
- (978) 283-4125
- https://actioninc.org/contact/
- INFO@CFTHOMELESS.ORG
- 370 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Action, Inc.
- (978) 282-1000
- https://www.action-mechanical.com/
- 180 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Acton Community Pantry
- (978) 635-9295
- https://www.actonfoodpantry.org/
- foodpantryvolunteer@actoncommunitysupper.org
- 235 Summer Road, #205, Boxborough, MA 01719
Acton Community Resources
- (978) 929-6651
- https://www.acton-ma.gov/116/Community-Resources
- lducharme@actonma.gov
- 30 Sudbury RoadRear, Acton, MA 01720
Acushnet Office of Veterans’ Benefits
- (508) 998-0200 x4207
- https://www.acushnet.ma.us/office-of-veterans-benefits
- 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743
Advocates, Inc. – Linda Fay Griffin House Framingham
- (508) 628-6300
- https://www.advocates.org/
- 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
Agawam Council on Aging
- 413-726-2839
- https://www.agawam.ma.us/527/Transportation
- 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
American Red Cross
- (508) 595-3700
- https://www.redcross.org/local/massachusetts/about-us/locations/central-western-massachusetts.html
- nia.rennix@redcross.org
- 2000 Century Drive, Worcester, MA 01606
Amesbury Center – Community Action, Inc.
- (978) 388-2570
- https://www.communityactioninc.org/cai-amesbury-center/
- 44 Friend Street, Amesbury, MA 01913
Amherst Community Connections
- 413-345-0737
- http://www.amherstcommunityconnections.net/
- ACCinAmherst@gmail.com
- 236 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01004
Amos House
- 401-272-0220
- https://amoshouse.com
- gethelp@amoshouse.com
- 460, Pine Street, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02907, United States
Angel’s Attic 01027
- https://www.facebook.com/angelsattic01027/
- 34 Franklin Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
Ashland Emergency Fund
- 508-736-8892
- https://www.ashlandemergencyfund.org/
- 162, West Union Street, Ashland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01721, United States