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.
North Leverett Baptist Church Food Pantry
- 70 N Leverett Road, Leverett, MA 01054
- (413) 367-2619
- office@nlbcma.org
- https://www.nlbcma.org/food-pantry
Northampton Survival Center
- 265 Prospect Street Northampton, MA 01060
- (413) 586-6564
- info@northamptonsurvival.org
- https://www.northamptonsurvival.org/
Northborough Food Pantry
- 37, Pierce Street, Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01581, United States
- (508)393-6897
- info@nfpantry.org
- https://nfpantry.org/nfp/
Northern Berkshire Adult Education Program
- Northern Berkshire Adult Education Program at the North Adams Armory 206 Ashland Street, North Adams, MA 01247
- (413)-412-1118
- apecor@napsk12.org
- https://www.napsk12.org/o/aep
Norwell Food Pantry
- 345 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- (781) 690-5050
- Norwellfp@aol.com
- https://friendsofnorwell.org/
Oasis House
- 9 Chadwick Street, Worcester, MA 01605
- (508) 860-1175
- https://www.ummhealth.org/community-healthlink
Off the Rack
- 39 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- (781) 878-3555
- http://www.offtherack.org/
One Life at a Time
- 100 Grossman Drive, Suite 400A, Braintree, MA 02184
- 781-681-7003
- info@1lifeatatime.org
- https://www.1lifeatatime.org/
Open Table, Inc.
- 33 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754
- (978) 369-2275
- info@opentable.org
- https://www.opentable.org/
Orthodox Food Center
- Spyridon Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609
- (508) 791-7326
- orthodoxfoodcenter@gmail.com
- https://www.spyridoncathedral.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/
Our Community Table (Soup Kitchen)
- 101 Meadow Street, Westfield, MA 01086
- (413) 572-9147
- https://www.westfieldsoupkitchen.org/
Our Daily Bread Mansfield’s Food Pantry
- 15 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
- (508) 339-1343
- info@mansfieldfoodpantry.org
- http://www.mansfieldfoodpantry.org/
Our Lady of Providence Bucky’s Food Pantry
- 236 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605
- (508) 755-3820
- https://olpworcester.org/food-pantry
Oxford Foodshelf
- 4 Maple Road, Oxford, MA 01540
- (508) 987-1062
- oxfordfoodshelf@hotmail.com
- http://www.oxfordfoodshelf.org/
PACH Outreach
- 66 Hollis Street, Pepperell, MA 01463
- (978) 925-9770
- Emailpepperell@pachoutreach.org
- https://www.pachoutreach.org/
Parents Helping Parents
- 275 Grove Street, Suite 2-400, Newton, MA 02466
- 617-926-5008
- info@parentshelpingparents.org
- https://parentshelpingparents.org/prison-jail-programs
Parson’s Closet
- 116 Main Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
- (413) 527-8473
- theparsonscloset@gmail.com
- https://theparsonscloset.tumblr.com/
Parting Ways Consignment, Inc.
- 3 Wells Road, Marion, MA 02738
- (508) 538-1225
- https://mypwc.org/
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