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.
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
- (413) 863-9549
- https://franklinareasurvivalcenter.org/
Franklin Food Pantry
- 341 W Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
- (508) 528-3115
- appointments@franklinfoodpantry.org
- http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
Franklin Veterans Services
- 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA 02038
- (508) 613-1315
- snisbett@franklinma.gov
- https://www.franklinma.gov/335/Veterans-Services
Friendly House, Inc.
- 36 Wall Street, Worcester, MA 01604
- (508) 755-4362
- acorazzini@friendlyhousema.org
- https://www.friendlyhousema.org/
Friends of the Homeless
- 755 Worthington Street, Springfield, MA 01105
- (413) 732-3069
- info@csoinc.org
- https://www.csoinc.org/housing-homeless-services
Friendship Center Food Pantry
- 45 Eagle St, North Adams, MA 01247
- (413) 664-0123
- https://friendshipfoodpantry.org/
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/
Goodwill Industries – Amherst
- 183 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
- (413) 835-0096
- https://www.goodwillmass.org/store-hours-locations/
Goodwill Store
- 25 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605
- (508) 752-4042
- https://goodwillmass.org
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) 757-0103
- https://smoc.org/service/greater-worcester-housing-connection/
Guthrie Center
- Guthrie Center, 2, Van Deusenville Road, Van Deusenville, Housatonic, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 01236, United States
- 413-528-1955
- guthriecenter@gmail.com
- 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/
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
- 160 N Main Street, Carver, MA 02330
- (508) 866-4199
- info@hfhplymouth.org
- http://www.hfhplymouth.org/restore
Halifax Congregational Church food pantry, The
- 503 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338
- 781-293-6393
- rkniffen@umich.edu
- https://halifaxcongregationalchurch.org/
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