Medford

Local offices in Medford

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

• Human services · City office

  Health and Human Services Department

  85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155

  Help here

  • Social services and resource referralsStaff can connect residents with help for housing, food, heating costs, and other needs.Read more
  • Mental health and substance use supportResidents can get help finding mental health and substance use services and recovery support.Read more
  • SNAP application helpCity staff can help residents arrange support with a SNAP application.Read more
  Call 781-393-2560DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Medford Housing Authority

  121 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 02155

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersResidents can contact the authority to apply for public housing or rental voucher programs.
  Call 781-396-7200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Water and Sewer Department

  21 James Street, Medford, MA

  Help here

  • Water and sewer serviceResidents can contact the department with questions about city water and sewer service.
  Call 781-393-2403DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Mass 211

  Help here

  • Community services referralCall 2-1-1 to find health and human services and local help in your community.Read more
  Call 877-211-6277Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mass211.org

• Older adults · City office

  Medford Council on Aging

  101 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA 02155

  Help here

  • Benefits and social services help for older adultsOlder residents can get help finding benefits, housing, fuel assistance, and other services.
  Call 781-396-6010DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Medford Public Library

  111 High Street, Medford, MA 02155

  Help here

  • Library services and programsResidents can visit the library to borrow books and use library programs and resources.
  Call 781-395-7950DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Medford Main Number

  85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155

  Help here

  • City information and referralsCall the main city number to find the right department for your question.
  Call 781-396-5500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Medford Recreation Department

  30 Forest Street, Medford, MA 02155

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesResidents can find city recreation programs, parks, pools, and pond information.
  Call 781-393-2486DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Medford website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Food Access Center (Food Pantry), West End

  ABCD Action for Boston Community Development

  4.6 miles from the center of Medford

  75 Blossom Court, Boston, MA 02114

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 4 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 4 PM
  Call 617-523-8125DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Food Access Center (Food Pantry), North End

  ABCD Action for Boston Community Development

  4.8 miles from the center of Medford

  1 Michelangelo Street, Boston, MA 02113

  Hours

  • Tue9 AM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 4 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 4 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 4 PM
  Call 617-523-8125DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Manna

  5.3 miles from the center of Medford

  138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

  Hours

  • Mon9:30 AM to 2 PM
  • Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM
  • Sun8:30 AM to 11 AM

  Who can come: Unstably housed people in Boston

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Friday Night Supper Program

  5.3 miles from the center of Medford

  351 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

  Hours

  • Fri5 PM to 7 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who would like a free meal

  What to bring: No registration or sign up is required

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Meals

  St. Francis House

  5.5 miles from the center of Medford

  39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

  Hours

  • Mon7 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Tue7 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Wed7 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Thu7 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Fri7 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Sat7 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
  • Sun7 AM to 9 AM. Breakfast; 11:30 AM to 1 PM. Lunch

  Who can come: Guests

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Boston Rescue Mission Food Pantry

  Boston Rescue Mission

  5.5 miles from the center of Medford

  39 Kingston St, Boston, MA 02111

  Hours

  • Mon2 PM to 3 PM
  • Sat2 PM to 3:30 PM
  Call 617-446-3458DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Medford

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

Offices for all of Middlesex County

Medford 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
  Call 508-661-6600DirectionsWebsite

  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
  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

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