Framingham

Local offices in Framingham

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  DTA Framingham Transitional Assistance Office

  300 Howard Street, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 508-661-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Framingham Housing Authority

  1 John J. Brady Drive, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • Public and subsidized housingResidents can contact the Housing Authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.Read more
  Call 508-879-7562DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on framinghamhousingauthority.org

• Utilities · City office

  Water and Sewer Billing

  100 Western Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • Water and sewer bill discountEligible older adults and some other qualifying residents can apply for a discount on their water and sewer bill.Apply online
  Call 508-532-5605DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on framinghamma.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Callahan Center / Senior Services

  535 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • Senior social services and benefits helpResidents age 55 and older can get help with benefit applications, housing options, food and fuel assistance, and referrals.Read more
  • Senior programs and transportationOlder adults can find recreation programs and ask about shared rides and transportation help.Read more
  Call 508-532-5980DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on framinghamma.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire Framingham Career Center

  39 Grant Street, Suite 150, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help finding work, planning a career, preparing a resume, and finding training.
  Call 508-861-7993DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Library · City office

  Framingham Public Library

  49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library resources, and attend programs.
  Call 508-532-5570DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on framinghamlibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  City of Framingham Information Line

  150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • City information and service helpCall the city information line for help finding city services and answers to general questions.
  Call 508-532-5411DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on framinghamma.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs

  475 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsResidents can find recreation programs, use city parks and athletic fields, and ask about field permits.
  Call 508-532-5960DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on framinghamma.gov

City of Framingham website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Framingham first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  The Centre Food Hub Food Pantry

  The Centre for Faith, Art, and Justice

  17 miles from the center of Framingham

  3702 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 5 PM
  • Thu3 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Fri12 PM to 5 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs free groceries, as long as the pantry has capacity

  What to bring: Sign up online

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 617-971-8840DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thecentrejp.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Sojourner House Food Pantry

  Sojourner House

  18 miles from the center of Framingham

  85 Rockland Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

  Hours

  • Fri12 PM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Open to the public

  What to bring: No referral is needed

  Call 617-442-0590DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sojournerhouseboston.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Emmanuel Temple Food Pantry

  Emmanuel Temple Pentecostal Church

  18 miles from the center of Framingham

  471 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 4 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Neighbors in Dorchester and the Greater Boston area

  Call 617-442-8500DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on etpchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Yawkey Center Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities Boston

  18 miles from the center of Framingham

  185 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.

  Call 617-506-6600DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ccab.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Dining Room

  Rosie's Place

  18 miles from the center of Framingham

  889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

  Hours

  • Mon7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Tue7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Wed7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Thu7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Fri7:30 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch; 4:30 PM to 6:45 PM. Dinner
  • Sat10:30 AM to 12 PM. Brunch; 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Dinner
  • Sun10:30 AM to 12 PM. Brunch; 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Dinner

  Who can come: Women

  Call 617-442-9322DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on rosiesplace.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Haley House Food Pantry

  Haley House

  19 miles from the center of Framingham

  23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116

  Hours

  • Thu9:30 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Neighbors with limited food access

  Call 617-236-8132DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on haleyhouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Framingham

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Middlesex County

Framingham is in Middlesex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  DTA Lowell Transitional Assistance Office

  131 Davidson Street, Lowell, MA 01852

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 978-446-2400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• State office

  DTA Malden Transitional Assistance Office

  245 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148

  Help here

  • SNAP, cash benefits, and case helpApply for or manage SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC benefits, and get help with your case.Apply online
  Call 781-388-7300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  South Middlesex Opportunity Council

  7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01720

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 508-620-2300DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Teamwork

  155 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 978-459-0551DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Action for Boston Community Development

  178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 617-357-6202DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee

  11 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

  Help here

  • Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
  Call 617-868-2900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov

Everything in Middlesex County

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