Winthrop Town

Local offices in Winthrop Town

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

• Housing help · City office

  Winthrop Housing Authority

  9 Golden Drive, Winthrop, MA 02152

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority for help with public housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 617-846-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on winthropma.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Treasurer / Collector

  1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152

  Help here

  • Pay town billsGet help with water and sewer bills, property taxes, vehicle excise taxes, and solid waste fees.
  Call 617-846-3226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on winthropma.gov

• Local office · City office

  Winthrop Town Hall

  1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152

  Help here

  • Town government servicesVisit Town Hall to reach town departments and get help with local government services.
  Call 617-846-1852DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on winthropma.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Winthrop Council on Aging / Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center

  35 Harvard Street, Winthrop, MA 02152

  Help here

  • Senior programs and supportOlder residents can get help with transportation to medical visits, legal aid, health insurance, meals, and activities.
  Call 617-846-8538DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on winthropma.gov

• Library · City office

  Winthrop Public Library & Museum

  2 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152

  Help here

  • Library and museum servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, get tech help, or attend programs.
  Call 617-846-1703DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Winthrop website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Food Access Center (Food Pantry), North End

  ABCD Action for Boston Community Development

  4.3 miles from the center of Winthrop Town

  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

• Food pantry

  Boston Rescue Mission Food Pantry

  Boston Rescue Mission

  4.8 miles from the center of Winthrop Town

  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

• Free meals

  Manna

  4.9 miles from the center of Winthrop Town

  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

  Meals

  St. Francis House

  5 miles from the center of Winthrop Town

  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

  Food Access Center (Food Pantry), West End

  ABCD Action for Boston Community Development

  5 miles from the center of Winthrop Town

  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 pantry distribution

  Fourth Presbyterian Church

  5.3 miles from the center of Winthrop Town

  340 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127

  Hours

  • Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 617-268-1281DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Winthrop Town

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

Job help near Winthrop Town

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 Winthrop Town. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  MassHire Metro North Career Center of Chelsea

  Also helps young people

  3.3 miles away

  4 Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 617-884-4333DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  MassHire Downtown Boston Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.6 miles away

  75 Federal Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1913

  Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm

  Call 617-399-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  MassHire-North Shore Youth Career Center

  Also helps young people

  6 miles away

  300 Broad Street, North Shore Community College LE-130, Lynn,, MA 01901

  Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30am - 5:00pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 7:00 pm, Friday 8:30am - 2:00 pm

  Call 781-691-7430DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Suffolk County

Winthrop Town is in Suffolk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Boston Child Support Metro Regional Office

  100 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help starting, enforcing, or changing a child support order.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 617-626-2700DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  EOHHS Chelsea Center Transitional Assistance Office

  80 Everett Avenue, 3rd Floor, Chelsea, MA 02150

  Help here

  • Cash and food benefitsApply for or get help with state cash and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DTA Jackson Square Transitional Assistance Office

  1785 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02119

  Help here

  • Cash and food benefitsApply for or get help with state cash and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 617-238-0080DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Older adults · City office

  Boston Age Strong Commission

  1 City Hall Square, Room 271, Boston, MA 02201

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesBoston residents age 55 and older can get help finding services, benefits, and programs.
  Call 617-635-4366DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mystic Valley Aging Services

  300 Commercial Street, Suite 19, Malden, MA 02148

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop can get help finding support to live independently.
  Call 781-324-7705DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Suffolk 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