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