Below are a lot of other resources for help in our state and local communities.
Neighbor Brigade. We are a nonprofit that is building volunteer-based networks of neighbors helping neighbors in local communities. We reach out to individuals and families who have been hit with a temporary crisis, such as a serious illness or tragic event. Non-medical services are completely volunteers and include meals, local rides, dog walking, local errands, and more to these individuals until they are back up on their feet. www.neighborbrigade.org.
www.freecycle.org, Connects people in need with people who have items they want to give away for free.
Mesothelioma http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com creates awareness about Mesothelioma and offers a range of topics from info to treatment.
Family TIES - Together in Enhancing Support: Statewide Network for families of children and youth with special needs. Made up of parents who have life experience and have gained knowledge to share.
www.DrugWatch.com Aims to educate the public about prescription and over-the-counter medications, drug recalls, medication interactions, and current developments in the medical field.
South Middlesex Legal Services, 63 Fountain Street, Suite 304, Framingham, MA 01702-5319. Phone number is 508-620-1830.
Used Toys: Fabre Sanders & Larry Miller, Work number 508-429-5850, Home number 508-429-2250
Healthy Families/Teen Parent Program, 651 Franklin Street, Framingham 508-620-6587
WIC: Mass Health-Women-Infants & Children, 1-800-942-1007, Pregnant, Nursing a baby, Children under 5
Project Bread Food Source Hotline, 1-800-645-8333 Confidential Information about Food Stamps www.gettingfoodstamps.org
Mass Health, The Children’s Medical Security plan 1-800-841-2900 Free or low cost health care www.mass.gov/dma Download Application
Child-At-Risk, Dept. of Social Services 1-800-792-5200
Health Awareness Services of Central Mass, 1-800-637-5466
Blind Organizations, 7 services 1-508-358-4468
Metro West Harvest, 300 Howard Street, Framingham 508-788-3663
Psychiatric Emergency Services, 27 Hollis Street, Framingham 508-872-3333
SMOC-South Opportunity Council, 61 Clinton St. Framingham 508-626-2586
Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services, 508-875-8662
Metro West Center For Independent Living, 280 Irving, Framingham 508-875-7853
Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program, to apply: 1-877-563-4645
Massachusetts Coalition For the Homeless 781-595-7570
Drug and Alcohol 24 Hour Help Line, 1-800-327-5050
Veterans Outreach Center – Metro West, 25 Clinton, Framingham 508-879-9888
Autism Alliance Of Metro West, 14E. Central, Natick 508-652-9900
MA Statewide Independent Living Council, 280 Irving, Framingham 508-620-7452
Women’s Protective Services, 508-626-8686
Samaritans (Suicide Prevention), 508-875-4500
Parental Stress, 1-800-632-8188
Mass Department Of Transitional Assistance, 9 Walnut St., Worcester 508-767-3100
The Greater Boston Food Bank,99 Atkinson St. 617-427-5200
Brown Bag Program, Provides a monthly bag of groceries for Western Massachusetts, 55 years old or older 1-800-247-9632
SPIN-Serving People In Need, Inc., 100 Willow St., Lynn 781-598-9417
Framingham Community Health Center, 19 Concord St., Framingham 508-370-0113 Free care and reduced cost care
Framingham Council on Aging Senior Center, 154 Pearl St. 508-620-4819
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Local Pantries & Services
Appalachia Project, If you want to donate Used Books(Grade K through 12) or Used Stuffed Animals contact: Frits and Anke Geurtsen 508-429-1132
Ashland Food Pantry, http://www.ashlandemergencyfund.org/pantry/index.php
Ashland Counsel on Aging, 162 W. Union St. 508-881-0140
Ashland Housing Authority, 59 Park Rd., 508-881-2450
Blackstone-Millville Food Pantry, 48 St. Paul St., 508-883-6726, distribution is Tuesday and Saturday
Bread and Jams, 50 Quincy Street, Cambridge 617-441-3831
Boston Rescue Mission, 39 Kingston Street, Boston
Franklin Community Action Corp, 413-774-2310 - for fuel assistance
Grafton, St. Vincent Paul Society, St. James Church, 89 Main St. 508-839-5354, distribution 3rd Tuesday of each month
Hampshire County, 800-370-0940
Holliston Food Pantry Shelf, 23 Water Street, Holliston 508-429-5392
Holliston Housing Authority, 492 Washington St., 508-429-6266
Holliston Council On Aging, 150 Goulding St. 508-429-0622
Holliston Youth & Family Services, 703 Washington St., 508-429-0620
Holliston Toy Pantry, Contact: Betsy Varga, 508-429-2324
Hopkinton Food Pantry, Project Just Because, 86 South Street, Hopkinton, Ma, Check out www.projectjustbecause.org or call 508-435-6511 for more information.
Hopkinton Free or Reduced Lunch Program, 88-A Hayden Rowe St. 508-497-9810
Hopkinton Counsel On Aging, 508-497-9730
Marlborough Community Services, 255 Main St., 508-485-2720, distribution Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 4th Saturday of each month
Medway Food Pantry, Medway Housing Authority-Mahan Circle 508-533-2434, distribution Tuesday & Thursday
Mendon Bethany Assembly of God, 15 Cape Rd. 508-478-0482, distribution Wednesday, Saturday Appointment Only, Sunday
Milford Salvation Army, 29 Congress St., 508-473-0786, distribution Monday-Friday
Milford Daily Bread Food Pantry – 1 Front St. 508-473-0786, distribution Monday-Friday
Natick Service Council Pantry 508-651-3663
Northborough Food Pantry, Town Hall, 63 Main Street, 508-393-5020, Distribution Wednesday and Thursday
Northborough Church Of Christ, 456 West Main Street, 608-393-7988, Distribution Sunday and Wednesday
Northbridge & Whitinsville Northbridge Association Of Churches Food Pantry (Whitinsville) Senior Center – 20 Highland St. 508-234-4599, Distribution Tuesday and Thursday
Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave. Boston, 617-482-4944
Rosie's Place, 889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 617-442-9322
Salvation Army, 402 Mass. Ave, Boston, 617-547-3400
Shrewsbury St. Anne’s Human Services 130 Boston Turnpike, 508-799-4169, Distribution 3rd Monday of Every Month
Southborough Food Pantry located at the Pilgrim Church, 15 Common Street, Southborough. Distribution is Tuesday and Fridays, Director: Barbara Janrue. 508-485-4847. United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry Include: Pilgrim Church, St. Anne’s Church, St. Mark’s Church, St. Matthews Church, First Community Church, and Chapel of the Cross. Also for assistance with Hot Meals at the Red Roof, Marge Caldwell can be reached at this food pantry number
St. Francis House, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, 617-542-4211
Sudbury Community Food Pantry, 160 Concord Rd., 978-443-7725
Sudbury Senior Center, 40 Fairbank Rd., 978-443-3055
Uxbridge People First Food Pantry – 7 Court St. (Uxbridge Community House), PO Box 506, Uxbridge, MA 01569. 508-278-5506 – Hours of Operation: Wednesdays 11-1 and Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8 pm.
Westborough Food Pantry – Forbes Community House – 9 East Main St., Distribution is Thursday
Woman's Lunch Place, 67 Newbury Street, Boston, 617-267-0200
Local Soup Kitchen Community Supper, 23 Pine St., 508-473-3589. Meals served Sunday Closed July & August
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Legal Aid
Lawyers Clearinghouse 617-723-0885
Shelter Legal Services 617-965-0449