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
- 99 Hartford Street, Natick, MA 01760
- (508) 655-8868
- info@aplacetoturn-natick.org
- https://www.aplacetoturn-natick.org/
A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry
- 200 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA 02176
- (781) 662-8226
- faithchurch@faithchurchac.org
- https://faithchurchac.org/food-pantry/
Abby’s House
- 52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609
- (508) 756-5486
- https://www.abbyshouse.org/thrift_shop
Acord Food Pantry
- 69 Willow Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
- (978) 468-7424
- ACORD.DIRECTOR@GMAIL.COM
- https://www.acordfoodpantry.org/
Action Emergency Homeless Shelter
- 370 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
- (978) 283-4125
- INFO@CFTHOMELESS.ORG
- https://actioninc.org/contact/
Action, Inc.
- 180 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
- (978) 282-1000
- https://actioninc.org/
Acton Community Pantry
- 21, Maple Street, Mill Corner, South Acton, West Acton, Acton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01720, United States
- (978) 635-9295
- foodpantryvolunteer@actoncommunitysupper.org
- https://www.actonfoodpantry.org/
Acton Community Resources
- 30 Sudbury RoadRear, Acton, MA 01720
- (978) 929-6651
- lducharme@actonma.gov
- https://www.acton-ma.gov/116/Community-Resources
Acushnet Office of Veterans’ Benefits
- 122 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743
- (508) 998-0200 x4207
- https://www.acushnet.ma.us/1212/Office-of-Veterans-Benefits
Advocates, Inc. – Linda Fay Griffin House Framingham
- 1881 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
- (508) 755-8990
- https://www.advocates.org/
Agawam Council on Aging
- 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
- 413-726-2839
- https://www.agawam.ma.us/560/Council-on-Aging-Senior-Center
American Red Cross
- 2000 Century Drive, Worcester, MA 01606
- (508) 595-3700
- nia.rennix@redcross.org
- https://www.redcross.org/local/massachusetts/about-us/locations/central-western-massachusetts.html
Amesbury Center – Community Action, Inc.
- 44 Friend Street, Amesbury, MA 01913
- (978) 388-2570
- https://www.communityactioninc.org/cai-amesbury-center/
Amherst Community Connections
- 256, North Pleasant Street, Amherst Center, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 01004, United States
- 413-345-2613
- ACCinAmherst@gmail.com
- http://www.amherstcommunityconnections.net/
Amherst Survival Center – Food Pantry
- Amherst Survival Center, 138, Sunderland Road, Mill District, North Amherst, Cushman, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 01002, United States
- https://amherstsurvival.org/
Amos House
- 460, Pine Street, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, 02907, United States
- 401-272-0220
- gethelp@amoshouse.com
- https://amoshouse.com
Angel’s Attic 01027
- 34 Franklin Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
- https://www.facebook.com/angelsattic01027/
Annunciation
- 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA 01440
- 978-632-0253
- https://annunciationgardner.org/
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