Potential Financial Assistance in Massachusetts

Potential Financial Assistance

• Catholic Charities Boston

  Basic needs and emergency assistance, food pantries, child care and family services across the Archdiocese of Boston.

  • 275 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
  • (617) 464-8500
  • Website (opens in a new tab)

• Catholic Charities Worcester County

  Basic needs help, including a clothing closet, food pantry, case management and emergency assistance. Offices in Worcester, Athol, Leominster and Southbridge.

  • 10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610
  • (508) 798-0191
  • info@ccworc.org
  • Website (opens in a new tab)

• Mass 211

  Statewide

  Dial 2-1-1 to be connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, child care and more.

  • 2-1-1
  • Website (opens in a new tab)

• The Salvation Army — Massachusetts

  Statewide

  Emergency financial help, food and seasonal assistance through local corps across Massachusetts. Find the nearest location on the website.

  • Website (opens in a new tab)

• Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)

  Nationwide

  Find the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.

  • Website (opens in a new tab)

• Modest Needs

  Nationwide

  Small one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.

  • Website (opens in a new tab)

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul

  Nationwide

  Parish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.

  • Website (opens in a new tab)

• The Salvation Army

  Nationwide

  Emergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.

  • Website (opens in a new tab)