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.
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
- 781-647-5327
- info@jfcsboston.org
- https://www.jfcsboston.org/
John Street, Baptist Church
- 43 John Street, Worcester, MA 01609
- (508) 753-4991
- johnstreetchurch@gmail.com
- https://www.atjsbc.com/soupkitchen.html
Kateri’s Kitchen
- 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn, MA 01501
- (508) 798-8779
- https://namartyrsauburn.org/kateris-kitchen
Kiva Centers – Recovery Learning Community
- 172 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 0160
- (508) 751-9600
- info@kivacenters.org
- https://kivacenters.org/
Lenox Ecumenical Food Pantry
- 6, Holmes Road, Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 01240, United States
- (413) 637-0157
- https://avptriparish.org/lenox-ecumenical-food-pantry
Lifebridge
- 56 Margin Street, Salem, MA 01970
- (978) 744-0500
- s.williams@lifebridenorthshore.org
- https://lifebridgenorthshore.org/
LIHEAP Fuel Assistance
- UnumProvident Building, 16;18, Chestnut Street, Central Business District, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01608, United States
- 1-800-249-2007
- https://www.massresources.org/liheap-apply.html
Lion’s Share Food Pantry
- 136 SUMMER STREET, Duxbury, MA 02332
- 617-842-5193
- https://duxburylionsclub.org/about-us
Loaves & Fishes Pantry – Dalton
- 755 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226
- (413) 684-0521
Loaves & Fishes Pantry – Worcester
- Unitarian Universalist, Church of Worcester, 140 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA 01606
- (508) 853-1942
- foodpantry@uucworcester.org
- https://www.uucworcester.org/social-action-overview/loaves-and-fishes/
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/
LUK, Inc.
- 545 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- 978-345-0685
- https://www.luk.org/
Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc.
- 156 Broad Street, Lynn, MA
- (781) 581-7220 Ext: 283
- info@leoinc.org
- https://leoinc.org/
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