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.
Magic Hat Thrift Shop
- 217 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
- 781-990-2542
- magichatthriftshop@gmail.com
- http://www.magichatthriftshop.com/
Main South Community Development Corporation (CDC)
- 875 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
- (508) 752-6181
- akhodges@mainsouthcdc.org
- https://www.mainsouthcdc.org/
Mansfield Social Services
- 255 Hope Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
- 508-261-7464
- https://www.mansfieldma.com/175/Social-Services-Fuel-Assistance
Many Hands Thrift Shoppe
- 24 Central Street, Berlin, MA 01503
- info@fpcberlin.org
- https://fpcberlin.org/many-hands-thrift-shoppe/
Marblehead Food Pantry
- 80 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945
- (781) 631-5335
- info@marbleheadfoodpantry.org
- https://marbleheadfoodpantry.org
Marge Crispin Center, The
- 46 Lincoln Street, Braintree, MA 02184
- (781) 848-2124
- margecrispin@verizon.net
- http://www.margecrispincenter.com/services/
Marlboro Community Cupboard
- 255 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
- (508) 370-4902
- https://www.uwotc.org/MCC
Marlborough Hospital
- 157 Union Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
- 855-862-7763
- https://www.ummhealth.org/marlborough-hospital
Marlborough Human Services
- 255 W Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
- (508) 508-460-3758
- humanservices@marlborough-ma.gov
- https://www.marlborough-ma.gov/246/Human-Services
Marshfield Food Pantry
- 1837 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA 02050
- (781) 837-0359
- info@marshfieldfoodpantry.org
- http://www.marshfieldfoodpantry.org/
Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA)
- 11 A Street, Edgartown, MA 02539
- (508) 693-9440
- info@vineyardtransit.com
- https://www.vineyardtransit.com/
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance – Salem
- 45 Congress Street, #4120, Salem, MA 01970
- (978) 825-7300
- https://www.mass.gov/locations/north-shore-transitional-assistance-office-dta
Maynard Food Pantry
- 82 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754
- (978) 764-5279
- http://www.maynardfoodpantry.com/
Medfield Food Cupboard
- 93 West Street, Medfield, MA 02052
- (508) 359-4958
- info@medfieldfoodcupboard.com
- https://medfieldfoodcupboard.com/
Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities – Lowell
- 70 Lawrence Street, Lowell, MA 01852
- (978) 452-1421
- dotty_duval@ccab.org
- https://www.ccab.org
Metrowest Mediation Services
- 220 North Main Street, Suite 106, Natick, MA 01760
- (508) 872-9495
- https://www.metrowestmediationservices.org/
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