Basic Needs

Department of Transitional Services (866-950-3663)
Assistance with food and SNAP benefits

Energy and Utility (800-632-8175)
Fuel assistance and utility discounts. Telephone discounts.

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (MHC) 781-595-7570
Advocacy to help states homeless and near-homeless

Masshealth Enrollment (888-665-9993)
Free health insurance for those that qualify

MBTA Special Needs Office (617-222-5438)
Helps persons with disabilities to obtain passes for reduced fares for public transportation

Project Bread Food Source Hotline (800-645-8333)
MA food banks offer emergency assistance; food banks and food assistance

Worcester County Food Bank (508-842-3663)

The Food Bank of Western MA (413-247-9738)

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) (866-950-3663)

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program (413-737-8868)