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.
Immigration Desk
- 704 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02459
- clients@immigrationdesk.com
- https://www.immigrationdesk.com/
Island Food Pantry
- 137 Vineyard Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
- 508-296-8384
- info@islandfoodpantry.org
- http://www.islandfoodpantry.org/
Jeffrey’s House
- Corporate Office: 69 High Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420
- 978-770-7288
- https://www.jeffreyshouse.com/about-us
Jeremiah’s Inn
- 1059 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- (508) 755-6403
- https://www.jeremiahsinn.org/)
Jewish Family Service of the North Shore
- 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451
- (978) 741-7878
- https://www.jfcsboston.org/
John Street, Baptist Church
- 43 John Street, Worcester, MA 01609
- (508) 753-4991
- johnstreetchurch@gmail.com
- https://www.atjsbc.com/
Kateri’s Kitchen
- 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn, MA 01501
- (508) 798-8779
- https://namartyrsauburn.org/kateris-kitchen
Lenox Ecumenical Food Pantry
- 6, Holmes Road, Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 01240, United States
- (413)-822-8673
- https://avptriparish.org/lenox-ecumenical-food-pantry
Lex Eat Together
- Church of Our Redeemer, 6, Meriam Street, Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
- http://www.lexeattogether.org/
Lifebridge
- 56 Margin Street, Salem, MA 01970
- (978) 744-0500
- https://lifebridgenorthshore.org/
Lifebridge Thrift Store
- 47 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970
- (978) 745-2459
- https://lifebridgenorthshore.org/locations/lifebridge-thrift-shop/
LIHEAP Fuel Assistance
- UnumProvident Building, 16;18, Chestnut Street, Central Business District, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01608, United States
- https://www.massresources.org/liheap-apply.html
Lion’s Share Food Pantry
- 136 SUMMER STREET, Duxbury, MA 02332
- (781) 608-7748
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Duxbury-Lions-Club-Lions-Share-Food-Pantry-100068308484285
Loaves & Fishes Pantry – Worcester
- Unitarian Universalist, Church of Worcester, 140 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA 01606
- (508) 853-1942
- foodpantry@uucworcester.org
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
- 1158 S Main Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
- 508-966-2862
- sdurkinsaintblaise.org
- https://www.saintblaise.org/food-pantry
Loaves and Fishes Pantry – Devens
- 234 Barnum Road, Devens, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01434, United States
- (978) 772-4627 x321
- clientservices@loavesfishespantry.org
- https://loavesfishespantry.org/
Lowell Transitional Living Center
- 189 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01852
- (978) 458-9888
- info@ltlc.org
- https://ltlc.org
Lower Cape Outreach Center
- 19 Brewster Cross Road, Orleans, MA 02653
- (508) 240-0694
- lcoc@lcoutreach.org
- https://lcoutreach.org/food-pantry/