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Local offices in Marlborough
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Human Services Office
255 Main Street, Room 109, Marlborough, MA 01752
Help here
- Help finding public assistanceStaff help residents connect with support programs offered by state and federal agencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marlborough-ma.gov
Housing help · City office
Marlborough Community Development Authority
240 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Help here
- Public and leased housingThe authority manages public housing and housing vouchers for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marlborough-ma.gov
Utilities · City office
Water and Sewer Division
135 Neil Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Help here
- Water and sewer billingResidents can ask about water and sewer bills, accounts, and payment arrangements.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marlborough-ma.gov
Older adults · City office
Marlborough Council on Aging and Senior Center
40 New Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Help here
- Senior support and referralsThe center offers programs, information, and referrals for residents age 60 and older and their families.Read more
- Fuel assistanceThe center takes applications for heating assistance during the winter application season.Read more
- Health insurance counselingTrained staff help older adults understand health insurance options.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marlborough-ma.gov
State office
Marlborough AAA limited RMV services
197 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752
Help here
- Driver license and Mass ID servicesAAA members can renew or replace a Massachusetts driver's license or Mass ID by appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Library · City office
Marlborough Public Library
35 W Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get library cards, borrow books and other items, use digital resources, and attend library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marlborough-ma.gov
Local office · City office
Marlborough City Hall
140 Main Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marlborough-ma.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Marlborough Recreation Department
239 Concord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can find and register for recreation programs and activities for different ages.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marlborough-ma.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Marlborough first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
The Centre Food Hub Food Pantry
The Centre for Faith, Art, and Justice
22 miles from the center of Marlborough3702 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
Listed on thecentrejp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sojourner House Food Pantry
Sojourner House
24 miles from the center of Marlborough85 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
Listed on sojournerhouseboston.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Emmanuel Temple Food Pantry
Emmanuel Temple Pentecostal Church
24 miles from the center of Marlborough471 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
Listed on etpchurch.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Dining Room
Rosie's Place
24 miles from the center of Marlborough889 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
Listed on rosiesplace.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Haley House Food Pantry
Haley House
24 miles from the center of Marlborough23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116
Hours
- Thu9:30 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Neighbors with limited food access
Listed on haleyhouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Haley House Soup Kitchen
Haley House
24 miles from the center of Marlborough23 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116
Hours
- Mon6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30
- Tue6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30
- Wed6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30
- Thu6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30
- Fri6:15 AM to 9:30 AM. Meal served 08:00-09:30; 2:15 PM to 5:30 PM. Afternoon meal service
- Sun10 AM to 2:30 PM. Meal served 12:00-13:30
Who can come: Everyone is invited
Listed on haleyhouse.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Marlborough
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
Northeast Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD)
178 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1006
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc. (CEOC)
11 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139-2406
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Somerville, Inc. (CAAS)
66-70 Union Square Ste 104, Somerville, MA 02143-3040
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI)
155 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852-1723
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC)
7 Bishop St, Framingham, MA 01702-8323
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Marlborough
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Marlborough. These are the closest.
American Job Center
MassHire Framingham Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
8.4 miles away
39 Grant Street, Suite 150, Framingham, MA 01701
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri 9:45am - 4:30pm- Virtual Only
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026
American Job Center
MassHire Central - Worcester Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
554 Main Street, Suite 300, Worcester, MA 01608
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri. 9:45 am - 4:30 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 5, 2026
American Job Center
MassHire North Central Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
17 miles away
100 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA 01453
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Massachusetts
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Greater Lowell Workforce Development Board
107 Merimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
Workforce board
Metro North Regional Employment Board
186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Suite 216, Cambridge, MA 02138
Offices for all of Middlesex County
Marlborough is in Middlesex County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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