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.
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/
Pathways for Change, Inc. – Worcester
- 588 Main Street, Worcester, MA
- (508) 852-7600
- https://pathwaysforchange.help/
Pearl Street, Cupboard & Café (united Way of Tri-county)
- 46 Park Street, Framingham, MA 01702
- (508) 879-2063
- https://www.uwotc.org/pearl
Pembroke Food Pantry
- 32 School Street, Pembroke, MA 02359
- (781) 293-4107
- https://www.pembroke-ma.gov/pembroke-food-pantry
People’s Pantry
- 5, Taconic Avenue, Berkshire Heights, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 01230, United States
Pernet Family Health Service
- 237 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA
- (508) 755-1228
- https://www.pernetfamilyhealth.org/
Pettengill House
- 13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952
- (978) 463-8801
- http://www.pettengillhouse.org/
Pilgrim Food Pantry
- 404 Washington Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
- (781) 934-6591
- office@uccduxbury.org
- https://uccduxbury.org/pilgrim-food-pantry/
Plainville Living Bread Food Pantry
- 16 East Bacon Street, Plainville, MA 02762
- 508-695-9587
- livingbreadfoodpantry@gmail.com
- https://www.plainvilleumc.net/Food_Pantry.htm
Plymouth Area Coalition
- 149 Bishops Hwy, Kingston, MA 02364
- (781) 582-2010
- info@plymouthareacoalition.org
- http://www.plymouthareacoalition.org/
Project Just Because, Inc.
- 77 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
- (508) 435-6511
- office@projectjustbecause.org
- http://www.projectjustbecause.org/
Quinsigamond Community College
- 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01605
- (508) 853-2300
- kateanderson@qcc.mass.edu
- https://www.qcc.edu/admissions/registrar/register-classes
Quinsigamond Village Community Center
- 16 Greenwood Street, Worcester, MA 01607
- (508) 755-7481
- mhickey@quinsigamondvillage.com
- http://www.quinsigamondvillage.com/
Rachel’s Table
- 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
- (508) 799-7699
- director@rachelstable.org
- https://www.rachelstable.org/