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