Braintree Town
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Local offices in Braintree Town
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Braintree Housing Authority
25 Roosevelt Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Public housingResidents can contact the Housing Authority about local public housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Utilities · City office
Water & Sewer Department
85 Quincy Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsResidents can ask about water and sewer service, rates, and bills.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braintreema.gov
Utilities · City office
Braintree Electric Light Department
150 Potter Road, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Electric service and billsResidents can contact BELD about electric service, paying bills, and help with overdue bills.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beld.com
Older adults · City office
Department of Elder Affairs
71 Cleveland Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Information and support for older adultsOlder residents can ask for information, activities, and help finding community services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braintreema.gov
State office
MassAbility Braintree Career Services Office
220 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Disability and career servicesPeople with disabilities can ask about services and career support at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office
Braintree RMV Service Center
60 Columbian Street West, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Driver license, permit, and ID servicesResidents can make an appointment for certain license, permit, and ID transactions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Library · City office
Thayer Public Library
798 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library to use its books and other collections.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braintreema.gov
Local office · City office
Braintree Town Hall
1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Town information and department helpCall Town Hall for help finding town offices and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braintreema.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation & Community Events
74 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find recreation programs, youth activities, trips, and community events.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on braintreema.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Braintree Town first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Food Pantry at Harbor Health
Harbor Health
5.9 miles from the center of Braintree Town10 Minot Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Hours
- Tue8:30 AM to 3 PM (1st and 2nd and 3rd of the month). Clients may attend once per month
Who can come: All are welcome
What to bring: Register as a client. Calling ahead to register saves time.
Listed on hhsi.us, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
DotHouse Health Food Pantry
DotHouse Health
7.4 miles from the center of Braintree Town1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 12 PM. Seniors
- Wed8 AM to 10 AM. Community pantry
Who can come: Dorchester and Mattapan residents
Listed on dorchesterhouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Yawkey Center Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Boston
7.9 miles from the center of Braintree Town185 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
- Wed10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
- Fri10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
What to bring: When possible, bring your name and address and the names and dates of birth of household members.
Listed on ccab.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Food Pantry
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
8.2 miles from the center of Braintree Town14 Cushing Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
Hours
- Tue9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Who can come: All are welcome
Listed on stmarysdorchester.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Pilgrim Church's Food Pantry
Pilgrim Trinitarian Congregational Church
8.3 miles from the center of Braintree Town540 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 5 PM. Or until food runs out
What to bring: Bring four bags or a carriage. Food is available once a month, but not two weeks in a row.
Languages: American Sign Language
Listed on pilgrimchurch1862.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emergency Food Pantry
The Salvation Army Boston Kroc Center
8.6 miles from the center of Braintree Town650 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02125
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month). Appointment required
Who can come: Residents of ZIP codes 02121, 02125, and 02127
What to bring: Make an appointment. Appointments are limited to once a month.
Listed on easternusa.salvationarmy.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Braintree Town
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
The Greater Boston Food Bank
70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP)
1509 Hancock St Ste 310, Quincy, MA 02160
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Self-Help, Inc. (SHI)
45 Pearl St, Brockton, MA 02301-2858
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Norfolk County
Braintree Town is in Norfolk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Quincy WIC Program main clinic
300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 200, Quincy, MA 02169
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office
DTA Quincy Transitional Assistance Office
1515 Hancock Street, Suite 105, Quincy, MA 02169
Help here
- SNAP food benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits or get help managing your case.Apply online
- Cash assistanceApply for TAFDC or EAEDC cash assistance and get help with your case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Local office · County office
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
649 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Help here
- Land records and deed copiesSearch county land records or ask for help with deeds, mortgage discharges, and homestead filings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on norfolkdeeds.org
Local office · Regional office
Mass 211
Help here
- Community services information and referralCall any time to find health and human services and other local help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass211.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Norfolk Law Library
649 High St., Suite 210, Dedham, MA 02026
Help here
- Legal research helpGet help with legal research and use books and online legal databases at no charge.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Older adults · Regional office
HESSCO Elder Services
545 South Street, Suite 300, Walpole, MA 02081
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services that support living safely at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hessco.org
Massachusetts programs by kind of help
These are run by Massachusetts and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Mass 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 877-211-6277 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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