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.
Concord-Carlisle Foundation
- (978) 369-5250
- https://www.concordcarlislefoundation.org
- 37, Main Street, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01742, United States
Corner Shop At The First Congregational Church
- (508) 829-9270
- http://www.fccholden.org/
- churchoffice@fccholden.org
- 1180 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520
Craig’s Doors
- 413-256-0704
- https://craigsdoors.org
- 434 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01002
Cupboard Of Kindness
- (508) 285-3398
- https://cupboardofkindness.org/
- cupboardofkindness@yahoo.com
- 70 E Main Street, Norton, MA 02766
Dedham Food Pantry
- (781) 320-9442
- https://dedhamfoodpantry.org/
- manager@dedhamfoodpantry.org
- 797 Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA 02026
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- (508) 792-6200
- https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-developmental-services
- DDSInfo@mass.gov
- 24 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Department of Telecommunications and Energy (DTE)
- https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-telecommunications-and-cable
- dtc.efiling@mass.gov
- 1000 Washington Street, Suite 820, Boston, MA 02118-6500
Department of Transitional Assistance
- (508) 767-3100
- https://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dta/cash-assistance.html
- 9 Walnut Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Dismas House
- (508) 799-9389
- https://dismasisfamily.org
- 30 Richards Street, Worcester, MA 01603
Dracut Council on Aging
- https://www.dracutma.gov/522/Council-on-Aging
- 951 Mammoth Road Dracut, MA 01826
Dracut Food Pantry
- (978) 957-8600
- http://www.dracutfoodpantry.com/
- dracutcommunityfoodpantry@gmail.com
- 1934 Lakeview Avenue, #11, Dracut, MA 01826
Dukes County Veterans Services
- (508) 693-6887
- https://www.dukescounty.org/veterans-services-officer
- PO Box 190, Edgartown, MA 02539
East Side Community Development Corporation (CDC)
- (508) 799-6942
- http://www.eastsidecdc.org/
- aparran@eastsidecdc.org
- 409 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604