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