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.
Ashland Emergency Fund
- 162, West Union Street, Ashland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01721, United States
- 508-736-8892
- https://www.ashlandemergencyfund.org/
Ashland Food Pantry
- 162 W. Union Street, Lower Level , Ashland, MA 01721
- 508-532-7949
- humanservices@ashlandmass.com
- https://www.ashlandmass.com/440/Ashland-Food-Pantry
Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative
- 44, Peck Street, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 02703, United States
- (508) 222-2933
- office@AttleboroAIC.org
- https://attleboroareainterfaithcollaborative.org/
Auburn Youth and Family Services
- 21 Pheasant Court, Auburn, MA 01501
- 508-832-5707
- admin@ayfs.org
- https://www.ayfs.org/
Avon Baptist Church Food Pantry
- 119 N Main Street, Avon, MA 02322
- (508) 583-8076
- https://www.avonbaptistchurch.org/general/ministries.php
Barre Food Pantry
- 30 Park Street, Barre, MA 01005
- (978) 355-6921
- http://www.barrefoodbank.org/
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
- 57 Old Muggett Hill Road, Charlton, MA, 01507
- (508) 248-5971 ext. 1714 or ext. 1715
- coopdir@baypath.net
- http://baypath.net/
Bay State Community Services
- 1120 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169
- (617) 471-8400
- info@baystatecs.org
- https://www.baystatecs.org/
Bedford Local Transit
- 12 Mudge Way, STE 1, Bedford, MA 01730
- 781-275-2255
- townmanager@bedfordma.gov
- https://www.bedfordma.gov/521/Bedford-Local-Transit-BLT
Belmont AME Zion Church
- 55 Illinois Street, Worcester, MA
- (508) 754-4539
- https://belmontamezion.com
Belmont Food Pantry
- Belmont Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478
- https://belmontfoodpantry.org/
Berkshire Community Action Council
- 85, Main Street, Freeman Grove Historic District, North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
- https://berkshireredo.wp.iescentral.com/
Berkshire-Taconic FDN/Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N)
- 800, North Main Street, Sheffield Plain Historic District, Sheffield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 01257, United States
- https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/neighbor-to-neighbor
Berlin Family Food Pantry
- 23 Linden Street, Berlin, MA 01503
Bethany Food Pantry
- 580 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
- 413-789-2930
- Contact@Bethany-AG.org
- https://bethany-ag.org/best-life-food-ministry/
Bethany House Hope Chest
- 1049 Main Street, Millis, MA 02054
- (508) 376-0824
- https://bethanyhouseministries.org/hope-chest