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.
New Opportunities Inc. – Reentry Services
- (203) 575-9799
- https://newoppinc.org
- info@newopportunitiesinc.org
- 232 North Elm St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Newton Food Pantry
- (617) 796-1233
- http://www.newtonfoodpantry.org/
- 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02461
Next Step Home Homeless Shelter
- (508) 674-2788
- https://www.steppingstoneinc.org/next-step-home-2/
- 506, North Main Street, Fall River Station, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 02720, United States
North Leverett Baptist Church Food Pantry
- (413) 367-2619
- https://www.nlbcma.org/events/event/112/food-pantry/2021-06-07
- 70 N Leverett Road, Leverett, MA 01054
Northampton Survival Center
- https://www.northamptonsurvival.org/
- 265 Prospect Street Northampton, MA 01060
Northborough Food Pantry
- (508)393-6897
- https://nfpantry.org/nfp/
- 37, Pierce Street, Northborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01581, United States
Northern Berkshire Adult Education Program
- (413)-412-1118
- https://www.napsk12.org/o/aep
- apecor@napsk12.org
- Northern Berkshire Adult Education Program at the North Adams Armory 206 Ashland Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Norwell Food Pantry
- (781) 690-5050
- https://friendsofnorwell.org/
- Norwellfp@aol.com
- 345 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061
Oasis House
- (508) 860-1175
- https://www.ummhealth.org/community-healthlink
- 9 Chadwick Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Off the Rack
- (781) 878-3555
- http://www.offtherack.org/
- 39 Washington Street, Norwell, MA 02061
One Life at a Time
- 781-681-7003
- https://www.1lifeatatime.org/
- info@1lifeatatime.org
- 100 Grossman Drive, Suite 400A, Braintree, MA 02184
Open Table, Inc.
- (978) 369-2275
- https://www.opentable.org/
- info@opentable.org
- 33 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754
Orthodox Food Center
- (508) 791-7326
- https://www.spyridoncathedral.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/
- orthodoxfoodcenter@gmail.com
- Spyridon Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Our Community Table (Soup Kitchen)
- (413) 572-9147
- 101 Meadow Street, Westfield, MA 01086
Our Daily Bread Mansfield’s Food Pantry
- (508) 339-1343
- http://www.mansfieldfoodpantry.org/
- info@mansfieldfoodpantry.org
- 15 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
Oxford Foodshelf
- (508) 987-1062
- http://www.oxfordfoodshelf.org/
- oxfordfoodshelf@hotmail.com
- 4 Maple Road, Oxford, MA 01540
PACH Outreach
- (978) 925-9770
- https://www.pachoutreach.org/
- Emailpepperell@pachoutreach.org
- 66 Hollis Street, Pepperell, MA 01463
Parents Helping Parents
- (508) 852-4239
- https://www.parentshelpingparents.org/
- info@parentshelpingparents.org
- 129 Granite Street, Worcester, MA 01610