Greenfield
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Local offices in Greenfield
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Greenfield Housing Authority
1 Elm Terrace, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Public and rental assistance housingAsk about public housing, rental vouchers, and rental assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenfieldhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Greenfield Department of Public Works, Water and Sewer
14 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the city about water and sewer service, customer charges, or related service problems.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenfield-ma.gov
Local office · City office
Greenfield City Hall
14 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall to reach city offices and get information about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenfield-ma.gov
Older adults · City office
Greenfield Council on Aging and Senior Center
35 Pleasant Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Senior services and programsContact the Senior Center for programs and services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenfield-ma.gov
State office
MassAbility Greenfield Career Services Office
101 Munson Street, Suite 205, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Disability employment servicesVisit for career services and support for people with disabilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Jobs and training · State office
MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center
101 Munson Street, Suite 210, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Job search and career servicesVisit for help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with training programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office
Greenfield RMV Service Center
18 Miner Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for driver and vehicle transactions offered at this RMV service center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Library · City office
Greenfield Public Library
412 Main Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use public resources, and attend community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenfieldpubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Greenfield
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
Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
25 Carew Street, Chicopee, MA 01020
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
Community Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. (CAPV)
393 Main St, Greenfield, MA 01301-3320
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Franklin County
Greenfield is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
DTA Greenfield Transitional Assistance Office
298 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- SNAP and cash benefitsResidents can apply for SNAP food benefits and cash assistance or get help managing an existing case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority
241 Millers Falls Road, Turners Falls, MA 01376
Help here
- Housing assistanceResidents can contact the authority for affordable housing and housing support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fcrhra.org
Public health · Regional office
Franklin Regional Council of Governments Cooperative Public Health Service
12 Olive Street, Suite 2, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Cooperative Public Health ServiceResidents in participating towns can get help with local public health services, including food safety, housing inspections, septic systems, and drinking water.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on frcog.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Franklin Law Library
43 Hope Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Legal research helpThe public can get help with legal research and use law books and online legal databases for free.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Older adults · Regional office
LifePath
101 Munson Street, Suite 201, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services that support living at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lifepathma.org
State office
DCF Greenfield Area Office
143 Munson Street, Unit 4, Greenfield, MA 01301
Help here
- Child and family servicesFamilies can contact this office for help with child and family services in the area.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988