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