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.
Food Distribution Center – Northfield Food Pantry
- https://www.northfieldma.gov/senior-center/news/food-pantry
- 115, Main Street, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, 01360, United States
Food Distribution Center – Reading Food Pantry
- (781) 944-8486
- https://www.readingfoodpantry.org/visit-the-pantry
- 6 Salem Street, Reading, MA 01867
Forget-Me-Not Consignment Shop
- (978) 356-3211
- https://en-gb.facebook.com/forgetmenotshop28/
- 28 Market Street, Ipswich, MA 01938
Foxboro Food Pantry
- (508) 543-5235
- https://foxborofoodpantry.com/
- Foxborofood@gmail.com
- 3 Rockhill Street, Foxboro, Massachusetts 02035, United States
Franklin Area Survival Center
- https://franklinareasurvivalcenter.org/
- 96 Fourth Street, Turners Falls, MA 01376
Franklin Food Pantry
- (508) 528-3115
- http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
- info@franklinfoodpantry.org
- 341 W Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Franklin Veterans Services
- (508) 520-4973
- https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services
- snisbett@franklinma.gov
- 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Friendly House, Inc.
- (508) 755-4362
- https://www.friendlyhousema.org/
- 36 Wall Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Friends of the Homeless
- (413) 732-3069
- https://www.csoinc.org/housing-homeless-services
- Housing@FOHspringfield.org
- 769 Worthington Street, Springfield, MA 01105
Gardner Community Action Committee
- (978) 632-8700
- https://www.gardner-cac.org
- 294 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA 01440
GLCAC, or the Greater Lawrence Community Action
- (978) 681-4900
- https://www.glcac.org/
- 305 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
Good Hope, Inc.
- (781) 715-0203
- http://www.goodhopeinc.org/about-us.html
- office@goodhopeinc.org
- 47 Grove Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Goodwill Industries – Amherst
- (413) 835-0096
- https://www.goodwillmass.org/store-hours-locations/
- 183 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
Goodwill Store
- (508) 752-4042
- https://goodwillnorthfl.org/locations/
- 25 Park Ave., Worcester, MA 01605
Granite Pond, LLC
- (617) 326-3014
- http://www.granitepond.com/
- 354 TURNPIKE STREET, SUITE 101A, Canton, MA 02021
Greater Worcester Housing Connection (SMOC)
- (508) 872-4852
- https://www.smoc.org/greater-worcester-housing-connection.php
- 25 Queen Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Guthrie Center
- 413-528-1955
- www.guthriecenter.org
- Guthrie Center, 2, Van Deusenville Road, Van Deusenville, Housatonic, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 01236, United States
Gvna Community Services
- (978) 345-3050
- https://www.narcotics.com/na-meeting/gvna-community-services-center/
- 53 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420