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.
Stone Soup Kitchen Potluck + Pantry
- (978) 772-6055
- https://www.facebook.com/FeedJust1/
- stonesoupkitchenministries@gmail.com
- 41 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432
Stow Food Pantry
- 978-897-4230
- http://stowfoodpantry.com/
- Stow Community Center, 509, Great Road, Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01775, United States
Table of Plenty in Chelmsford, Inc.
- 978-710-8EAT (8328)
- https://tableofplentyinchelmsford.org/
- tableofplentyinchelmsford@gmail.com
- 75 Groton Road, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
The Bedford Community Table/Pantry
- 781-275-7727
- https://www.bedfordfoodpantry.org/
- 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
The Caring Center Food Pantry
- 1.508.947.1256
- https://centralcongo.org/food-pantry/
- 2 Webster Street, Middleborough, MA 02346
The Duxbury Interfaith Council (DIC)
- (781) 934-8388
- http://www.duxburyinterfaithcouncil.org/
- Box 1161, Duxbury, MA 02332
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
- 413-247-9738
- https://www.foodbankwma.org/
- foodbank@foodbankwma.org
- 97 North Hatfield Road, Hatfield, MA 01038
The Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club Second Hand Store
- 508-627-5683
- https://mvbgclub.org/second-hand-store/
- 10 North Summer Street, Edgartown, MA 02539
The Natick Service Council
- 508-655-1791
- https://natickservicecouncil.org/about-us
- info@thenatickservicecouncil.org
- 2 Webster Street, Natick, MA 01760
The Salvation Army Greenfield
- 413-773-3154
- 72 Chapman Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
The Salvation Army North Shore
- (978) 744-5181
- http://www.salvationarmy.org/
- 93 North Street, Salem, MA 01970
The Shepherd’s Pantry
- (508) 763-9289
- https://lpumc.church/?page_id=38
- 1215 N Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743
The Wish Project
- 866-947-4360
- https://www.thewishproject.org/
- 166 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Transitional Assistance
- (508) 693-0210
- http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dta/
- 1 Douglas Lane, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
UCC Thrift Store
- https://uccabington.org/thrift-shop/
- 10 Bedford Street, Abington, MA 02351
Upton Food Pantry
- 508.529.3192
- https://www.unitedparishupton.org/food-pantry
- 1, Church Street, Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01568, United States
US Veterans Administration Boston Health Care System
- (508) 865-0104
- https://www.va.gov/boston-health-care/
- 55, Lake Avenue, Lakeview, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01655, United States