Resources

Food & Clothing

ACTON
Acton Community Supper, Inc.
Acton Congregational Church
12 Concord Rd.
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 263-2728
Dinner: Wed. 5:30 pm-6:45 pm

Pantry
St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
435 Central St.
Acton, MA 01729
(978) 635-9295
Pantry: Wed. 10 am-7 pm
Free clothing at pantry

Closet for the Needy
Saint Elizabeth's Church
89 Arlington St.
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 263-4305 / press "0"
Clothing: Call for appointment

BEDFORD
Community Table & Pantry
12 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7355
Dinner: Thurs. 5:00 pm-6:15 pm
Pantry: Thurs. 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
Short Application required

WIC Program (Women, Infant, Children)
Bedford Town Center
12 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 275-7727, (800) 942-1007
Food assistance for children under age five, pregnant and new mothers; fathers welcome

BOSTON
Project Bread/Walk for Hunger
145 Border St.
East Boston, MA 02128
1(800) 645-8333
Information on regional pantries and dinners

CAMBRIDGE
Helping Hand Pantry
St. James Episcopal Church
1991 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-4381
Pantry: Tues. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm;
Thurs. 11:00 am-1:00 pm;
Sat. noon-2:00 pm
Photo ID required

LEXINGTON
Lexington Food Pantry
Church of Our Redeemer
6 Merriam St.
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-5070
Pantry: Sat. 9:30 am-11:00 am
Letter of recommendation required

LITTLETON
Neighborhood Supper
Congregational Church of Littleton
330 King St.
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-3245
Dinner: Tues. 5:30 pm-6:45 pm

LOWELL
MA Dept. of Transitional Assistance
131 Davidson St.
Lowell, MA
(978) 446-2400
Food Stamp applications and information
Emergency housing assistance

MARLBORO
Marlboro Food Pantry
225 Main St.
Marlboro, MA
(508) 485-5832
Pantry: Mon., Wed, Fri. 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Clothing at pantry

MAYNARD
Maynard Food Pantry
12 Bancroft St.
Maynard, MA 01754
Pantry: Mon. 10:00 am- noon
Frequency of use restricted
Letter of need required

WIC Program (Women, Infant, Children)
Maynard Town Hall
195 Main St.
Maynard, MA 01754
(508) 620-1445, (800) 942-1007
Food assistance for children under age five, pregnant and new mothers; Fathers welcome

SUDBURY
Sudbury Community Food Pantry
Our Lady of Fatima Church
160 Concord Rd.
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-7725
Pantry: Tues. & Thurs. 12:00 pm-2:30 pm
Residents can use pantry 2x per mo, non-residents 1x per mo.

Furniture/Household Goods

ACTON
Household Goods Recycling Ministry
530 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 635-1763
Free used household goods, furniture, appliances, dishes etc.
Requires referral letter.

Heat & Utility Assistance Programs

Citizen's Energy Oil Heat Program
1(877) 563-4645
If eligible for fuel assistance, get application from SMOC, or if not, call the number for a discount oil application form.

Lifeline
Discounted phone service for income eligible applicants. Call your phone company for details.

LIHEAP (US Dept. Heath & Human Services) 1(800) 632-8175
Info on help with heating gas, oil, and electricity from many Massachusetts utilities.

Salvation Army Good Neighbor Energy Fund
33 Myrtle St.
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 894-0413
Provides up to $275 for heating bills per year for income eligible applicants

Housing

Acton Housing Authority
68 Windsor Ave.
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 263-5339
Attn: Fran Spayne

Concord Housing Authority
115 Stow St.
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-8435

Maynard Housing Authority
15 Powder Mill Circle
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-8738

Legal Services

Metrowest Legal Services
63 Fountain St.
Suite 304
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 620-1830 (800) 696-1501
Provides free legal services concerning housing, domestic violence, government benefits and education to people who meet income guidelines. Elders (60 and older) do not have to meet income guidelines.

Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Program (DVVAP)
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-3421
warmline: (888) 399-6111
Offers immediate and follow-up crisis services for victims of domestic violence.
Email

Medical Services

BOSTON
Boston University Goldman Dental Clinic
100 East Newton St., Boston, MA 02118
(617) 638-4700 (call for clinic days and appointments – sliding scale fee)
Tufts U. School of Dental Medicine Clinic
1 Kneeland St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 636-0847
Dental care for the elderly, call for appointment, Sliding scale fee

CAMBRIDGE
Harvard University Dental Clinic
188 Longwood Ave.,
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 432-1416
Dental care for the elderly call for appointments Sliding scale fee

HUDSON
Open Door Free Medical Program

First United Methodist Church of Hudson
34 Felton St.
Hudson, MA 01749
(978) 567-0600
Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm
Free, walk-in healthcare services for those who are uninsured or underinsured. No new patients after 7:45

SUDBURY
MetroWest Free Medical Program
Congregation Beth El
105 Hudson Rd.
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-9622, ext. 151
Free medical clinic Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

Services for the Elderly

Cooperative Elder Services
7 Chamberlin Dr.
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-0046
Provides day care services for elders and disabled adults.

Council on Aging (COA)
Concord – 978-318-3020
Carlisle – 978-371-2895
Maynard – 978-897-1009
Stow – 978-897-1880
Provides seniors (over the age of 60) with opportunities that enhance their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well-being.

COA van services: by prearrangement for trips to local hospitals, doctors, shopping areas, etc.

Meals on Wheels
Provides nutritious meals to all seniors 60 years of age or older regardless of income. Call your local Council on Aging (COA) or the state department of Elder Affairs at (800) 882-2003.

Minuteman Senior Services
24 Third Ave.
Burlington, MA 01803
(781) 272-7177, (978) 263-8720
Serves 16 communities

Social Services

ACTON
A Friend in Need (AFIN)
(978) 266-1663
Offers one-time financial aid per year to Acton/ Boxborough/Maynard residents. Need referral.

CARLISLE
Community Services for Concord & Carlisle
see Concord below

CONCORD
Community Services for Concord & Carlisle
105 Everett St.
(978) 318-3034
Mon., Wed., Thurs. 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Julia Crozier, coordinator
Email
Free assistance to Concord/Carlisle residents only for: legal services, counseling, heating fuel, domestic violence. Need referral.

Hugh Cargill Trust
22 Monument Sq.
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-3100 ext. 2030
Confidential short-term emergency financial aid. Concord residents only.

St. Vincent De Paul at Holy Family Parish
55 Church St.
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-7442
Emergency financial aid, clothing groceries

FRAMINGHAM
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)
300 Howard St.
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 620-2645, (800) 286-6776
Coordinates many programs and services

MAYNARD
St Vincent De Paul at St Bridget Parish
1 Percival St,
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-2171
Emergency financial aid, clothing groceries

Transportation

COA Van services – See Services for the Elderly/Council on Aging

CONCORD
F.I.S.H.
(978) 369-2244 (Concord # only)
Many other communities have FISH services.
Rides to medical or similar appointments No age restriction.

The Ride (MBTA)
(800) 533-6282, (617) 222-5123
Transportation for residents with a physical, cognitive, or mental disability.