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.
Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities – Lawrence
- 599 Canal Street, 6th floor West, Lawrence, MA, 01840
- (978) 685-5930
- office@MerrimackValleyChamber.com
- https://www.ccab.org/location-merrimack
Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities – Lowell
- 70 Lawrence Street, Lowell, MA 01852
- (978) 452-1421
- dotty_duval@ccab.org
- https://www.nmcog.org/merrimack-valley-catholic-charities
Metrowest Mediation Services
- 220 North Main Street, Suite 106, Natick, MA 01760
- (508) 872-9495
- https://www.metrowestmediationservices.org/
Milton Community Food Pantry, Inc.
- 158 Blue Hills Pkwy, Milton, MA 02186
- (617) 696-0221
- pantrymilton@gmail.com
- https://www.miltonpantry.org/
Minuteman Senior Services
- 1, Burlington Woods Drive, Burlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01803, United States
- 888-222-6171
- https://www.minutemansenior.org
Mission of Deeds
- 6 Chapin Avenue, Reading, MA 01867
- (781) 944-9797
- info@missionofdeeds.org
- http://www.missionofdeeds.org/
Mt. Calvary Community Supper
- 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton, MA 01720
- 978-263-5156
- https://www.mtcalvaryacton.org/community-supper
Multicultural Wellness Center
- 10 Winthrop Street, 3rd Floor, Worcester, MA 01604
- (508) 752-4665
- info@multiculturalwellness.org
- https://www.multiculturalwellness.org
Murray Unitarian Universalist Church Food Pantry
- 505 North Main Street , Attleboro, MA 02703
- (508) 222-0505
- https://murrayuuchurch.org/social-justice/food-pantry/
Mustard Seed, The
- 93 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01609
- (508) 754-7098
- https://mustardseedcw.org/
My Brother’s Keeper EASTON FOOD ASSISTANCE LINE
- PO Box 338, Easton, MA 02356
- 508–238–7512
- https://mybrotherskeeper.org/food-assistance/
Nantucket Food Fuel Rental Assistance
- 2 Madaket Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
- (508) 901-1320
- https://www.assistnantucket.org/contact/
Nantucket Food Pantry
- 10 Washington Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
- (508) 228-7438
- food@assistnantucket.org
- https://www.assistnantucket.org/
Nearly New Shop
- 56 Union Street, Middleborough, MA 02346
- (508) 947-4492
Net of Compassion
- 674 Main Street, C1, Worcester, MA 01610
- (508) 322-1363
- info@netofcompassion.org
- https://www.netofcompassion.org/
New Hope
- 247 Maple Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
- 1-800-323-HOPE (4673)
- new-hope@new-hope.org
- http://www.new-hope.org/
New Life Community Church
- 186 E Main Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
- (978) 352-6771
- https://www.iamnewlife.com/foodpantry.htm