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Food, Basic Needs, and Health Services

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Access to proper nutrition and health care are crucial for all, as are basic needs such as diapers and clothing. The lack of adequate income and the high cost of living make it difficult and sometimes impossible for low-income individuals and families to access healthcare or purchase the nutritious food they need, or equip themselves with basic necessities.

Many Community Action Agencies help families and individuals with limited resources by providing food relief and help applying for SNAP benefits as well as by promoting nutrition awareness, developing community support for hunger programs, and offering assistance applying for Mass Health.

Food, basic needs, and health or family services offered at your local Community Action Agencies:

Food Access

Food Banks and Pantries
Food and Meal Delivery Programs
Food Voucher/Gift Card Program
SNAP Enrollment Assistance
WIC Program Site
Culturally Specific Foods
Senior Food Program
Veteran Food Program
Holiday Meal Program

Basic Needs

Diaper Program
Clothing Support

Health Services

Basic Medical Care
Mental Health Services
Health Insurance Assistance
Mass Health Navigator Program Site
Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity Support
Reproductive Health and/or Family Planning or Support

NEWS: Summer Eats is a totally free-of-charge program that provides free meals to all kids and teens, ages 18 and under, at locations all across Massachusetts during the summer months.  Check out Project Bread’s interactive map of sites (updated regularly).

Other Programs

Access to Benefits

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Early Education & Care

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Energy Programs

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Food, Nutrition, and Health

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AGENCIES OFFERING FOOD, BASIC NEEDS, AND HEALTH SERVICES