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.
Easthampton Community Center
- 413 527-5240
- https://easthamptoncommunitycenter.org/
- 12 Clark Street, Easthampton, MA 01027
Easton Food Pantry
- (508) 230-0663
- http://www.eastonfoodpantry.org/
- 136 Elm Street, North Easton, MA 02356
Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, Inc.
- (781) 291-3663
- https://norwoodpantry.org/
- NorwoodPantry@gmail.com
- 150 Chapel Street, Norwood, MA 02062
El Buen Samaritano Food Pantry
- 774-253-1619
- https://ebsamaritano.org/
- 39 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Epworth United Methodist Church
- (508) 752-2376
- https://www.epworthworcester.org/medicalservice
- 64 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Everett Grace Food Pantry & Outreach
- (617) 799-9440
- https://www.facebook.com/gracefoodpantryeverett/
- 50 Church Street, Everett, MA 02149
Everett Human Services
- (617) 394-2260
- https://cityofeverett.com/city-hall/departments/human-services/
- 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149
Express Employment Professionals
- (857) 240-3747
- https://www.expresspros.com/newtonma/
- 396 Watertown Street, Newton, MA 02461
Falmouth Service Center
- (508) 548-2794
- https://www.falmouthservicecenter.org/
- 611 Gifford Street, Falmouth, MA 02540
Family Health Center of Worcester
- (508) 860-7700
- https://www.fhcw.org/en/HealthServices/WalkInCenter
- 26 Queen Street (First floor), Worcester, MA 01610
Family Outreach of Amherst – Center for Human Development
- 413-549-5548
- https://chd.org/locations/family-outreach-of-amherst/
- 401 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01004
Family Promise Metrowest
- (508) 318-4820
- http://www.familypromisemetrowest.org/
- info@familypromisemetrowest.org
- 6 Mulligan Street, Natick, MA 01760
Federated Church of Norfolk
- (508) 528-0262
- https://www.fcon.org/
- mail@fcon.org
- 1 Union Street, Norfolk, MA 02056
First Church Congregational
- (978) 887-2903
- https://firstchurchboxford.org/project/food-pantry/
- office@firstchurchboxford.org
- 4 Georgetown Road, Boxford, MA 01921
First Step Inn
- (508) 679-8001
- https://www.steppingstoneinc.org/first-step-inn/
- 134;138, Durfee Street, Fall River Station, Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 02722, United States
Food Distribution Center – Good Neighbors Food Pantry
- https://www.goodneighborsfl.org/
- program.intake@usda.gov
- 175 Main Street, Charlemont, MA 01339
Food Distribution Center – Holbrook Ecumenical Food Pantry
- (508) 596-5098
- https://www.facebook.com/Holbrook-Food-Pantry-218256574913469/
- stjohns.holbrook@gmail.com
- 147, South Franklin Street, Holbrook, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02343, United States
Food Distribution Center – Medway Village Food Pantry
- (508) 533-6401
- https://medwayvillage.org/food-pantry/
- info@medwayvillagefoodpantry.org
- 170 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053