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  • Open Pantry Community Services
    Provides emergency food pantries and prepared meals to individuals and families in need. Founded in 1975, it supplies non-perishable groceries and operates a soup kitchen.
    Address: 287 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
    Phone: 413-737-5354
    Website: openpantry.org

  • Community Survival Center’s Food Pantry (Indian Orchard, MA)  https://communitysurvivalcenter.org/food-pantry/ 

  • Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
    Operates a mobile food bank that delivers fresh and non-perishable groceries to underserved populations throughout Western Mass. No eligibility required.
    Website: foodbankwma.org

  • Gray House Food Pantry
    Provides food assistance to people living in poverty with unlimited household visits to their Market.
    Phone: 413-734-6696
    Website: grayhouse.org

  • Margaret's Pantry - 56 Cabot St.  Holyoke, MA 01040 / 413-538-8026 -  https://www.provministries.org/portfolio/margarets-pantry/

  • Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry 170 Pendexter Avenue, Chicopee, MA 01013 Pantry Hours: Mon–Fri, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Phone: (413) 592-9528 Mobile Pantry: Mon–Thu, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm, rotates locations (intake required for new guests)  https://www.lorrainessoupkitchen.com/

  • Springfield WIC Program
    Supports nutrition for women, infants, and children with supplemental food and education.
    (Further website details can be found on local health department sites.)

  • COE Food Pantry @ 111D Mill St. in Spfld  -  Distributes groceries every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10am to 12pm. Contact: (413) 486-0550.   https://www.facebook.com/COEFOODPANTRY 

  • Springfield Rescue Mission @ 10 Mill St.  - Provides prepared meals, food, and other support including breakfast (Mon-Sat, 7-7:45am), evening meals, showers, and clothing. Phone: (413) 732-0808.  https://springfieldrescuemission.org/

  • SNAP Benefits (formally food stamps)  https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-formerly-food-stamps 



  • Veterans Food Pantry  https://share.google/Hr35Sp9sboBnMBoOy
  • Programs | Easthampton Community Center  https://share.google/FCmSAmoO01ZH7ok3B

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Housing and Shelter

  • Springfield Housing Authority
    Provides affordable housing, public housing units, and Section 8 vouchers.
    Website: springfieldhousingauthority.org

  • Springfield Partners for Community Action, Inc.
    Offers eviction prevention clinics, rental/mortgage assistance, emergency fuel aid, and other community support services.
    Website: springfieldpartnersinc.com

  • Way Finders
    Supports housing programs including home ownership, foreclosure prevention, and rental assistance.
    Website: wayfinders.org

  • Emergency and Domestic Violence Shelters
    Various shelters including Clinical & Support Options, Springfield Rescue Mission, and YWCA’s shelter for domestic violence survivors.
    (Contact local social service agencies for direct referrals.)

Healthcare & Mental Health

  • Springfield Department of Health and Human Services
    Provides healthcare and social services for homeless individuals and families.
    Website: springfield-ma.gov/health

  • Mercy Healthcare for the Homeless
    Offers primary medical care to homeless persons.
    Website: mercycares.org

  • Behavioral Health Network & Call2Talk
    Mental health counseling and 24/7 crisis support services.
    Websites: behavioralhealthnetwork.org and call2talk.org

  • MassHealth Enrollment Center
    Assists with enrollment in state health insurance programs.
    Website: mass.gov/masshealth

Utilities Assistance

  • Springfield Water and Sewer Commission Customer Assistance Program (CAP)
    Offers qualifying low-income homeowners bill credits to reduce water and sewer costs.
    Website: waterandsewer.org/cap

Additional Supports

  • Springfield Rescue Mission
    Distributes limited clothing and household items by appointment for those in need.
    Website: springfieldrescue.org

  • Food Stamps (SNAP), TAFDC, EAEDC Programs
    State programs to assist with food and cash aid for low-income individuals and families.
    Website: mass.gov/dta and local Department of Transitional Assistance offices.

  • Thrive Program at Springfield Technical Community College
    Free financial education and stability services for low-income residents.
    Website: stcc.edu

Homeless Support


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