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.
Social Security Administration
- 51 Myrtle Street, Worcester, MA 01608
- (508) 753-4105
- https://www.ssa.gov/
Social Security and Medicare Benefits (framingham)
- 1 Clarks Hill Lane, Suite 305, Framingham, MA
- 1-844-587-1390
- https://www.framinghamma.gov/2166/Social-Security-Information
Social Security Office – New Bedford
- 53 North 6th Street, New Bedford, MA
- (508) 999-3101
- https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Andover
- St. Augustine Parish, 43, Essex Street, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
- (978) 475-0039 x49
- https://staugustineparish.org/st-vincent-de-paul/
South Worcester Neighborhood Center
- 47 Camp Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- (508) 757-8344
- https://www.facebook.com/SouthWorcesterNeighborhoodCenter/
Sowing Seeds
- 974 Plain Street, Marshfield, MA 02050
- (781) 837-3337
- https://www.sowingseedsmarshfield.org
Springfield Technical Community College
- 1 Armory Square, Building 20, Room 219, Springfield, MA 01105
- (413) 420-2111
- disability_services@stcc.edu
- https://www.stcc.edu/
St Vincent De Paul Society
- 425 Plymouth Street, Abington, MA 02351
- (781) 878-1194
- https://www.abingtonma.gov/council-on-aging/pages/abington-food-pantry-hours
St. Denis Church
- 23 Manchaug Street, Douglas, MA 01516
- (508) 476-2002
- https://saintdenischurch.com/douglas-ecumenical-food-pantry
St. Francis Adult Day Health
- 37 Thorne Street Worcester, MA 01604
- (508) 752-2546
- https://www.saintfrancisadultdayhealth.com/
St. Francis Parish Food Pantry
- 10 Park Street, Belchertown, MA 01007
- (413) 323-6272, ext 8.
- https://www.stfrancisbelchertown.com/food-pantry
St. John’s Episcopal Church
- Main and South Street, Ashfield, MA 01330
- stjohnsashfield@gmail.com
- http://www.stjohnsashfield.org/love-in-a-backpack/
St. John’s Food for the Poor
- 20, Temple Street, Green Island, Canal District, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01655, United States
- 508-756-7165
- www.stjohnsfoodforthepoor.org
St. John’s Food Pantry
- Hingham Congregational Church, 172, Main Street, Hingham Center, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 02043, United States
- (781) 749-1535
- https://www.stjohns-hingham.org/hingham-interfaith-food-panty
St. Paul’s Outreach
- 19 Chatham Street, Worcester, MA 01609
- (508) 791-8455
- info@spo.org
- https://cathedralofsaintpaul.net/elder-outreach-ministry
St. Peter’s Church
- 929, Main Street, Main South, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01610, United States
- https://stpeters-standrews.faith/food-pantry
St. Vincent de Paul
- 61 Canal Road, Orleans, MA 02653
- (508) 255-8080
- http://www.joanarc.org/stvincentdepaul.htm
St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury
- 114 Benedict St, Waterbury, CT 06706
- (203) 573-9018
- info@svdpmission.org
- https://svdpmission.org