Our mission is to benefit local charitable organizations that serve youth and families at risk and address hunger, poverty, and inequality in our communities, while helping the environment by recycling.
76 Spring St
Williamstown, MA 01267
www.facebook.com/abcclothingsale
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Berkshire Bounty is a 501(c)(3) food rescue organization with the mission to collect, purchase and deliver nutritious food to emergency food distribution programs countywide. We build capacity, close gaps and improve the quality of food for the food insecure population. Our vision is for everyone to have access to sufficient nutritious food for themselves and their families.
PO Box 1037
Great Barrington, MA 01230
413-591-2239
www.berkshirebounty.org
[email protected]
The Berkshire Food Project (BFP) was started by Williams College students in 1987. They recognized that there had been a shift in the region from a industrial to a service economy, resulting in unemployment and under-employment. Many young people left the North Adams area in search of jobs, leaving older family members in the community who lacked the job skills which emerging technological firms would require.
The Berkshire Food Project seeks to alleviate hunger, food insecurity, and social isolation by serving healthy, no cost meals and connecting people to other resources, all in a dignified and respectful manner. We seek to alleviate need that has grown even in periods of economic expansion nationally. We seek to provide a forum to facilitate unselfconscious interaction among disparate segments of the population. And we seek to provide information helpful to our customers. We invite relevant social service agencies and experts to address lunch gatherings on such varied issues as tenants’ rights, voting registration, programs for the elderly, public assistance, child and health care, Social Security, and nutrition. We also seek to share information about food insecurity with our community to foster a greater understanding of the issues in our community and the barriers that can prevent people from accessing resources.
Volunteers join the staff of the BFP and help prepare, serve and enjoy lunch with members of the community. Help is appreciated between 8:30am-2:00pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There are also opportunities for groups to volunteer in the evening or on weekends for special projects. Students can either fill out the online application or contact BFP directly.
First Congregational Church
134 Main Street
PO Box 651
North Adams, MA 01247
413-664-7378
berkshirefoodproject.org
[email protected]
The mission of the Berkshire Immigrant Center is to advocate for the rights of all immigrants by helping them navigate the complex U.S. immigration system with affordable legal services, local resources, and education.
Berkshire Immigrant Center provides its clients with tools to help them overcome financial and cultural barriers, with the goals of strengthening civic engagement and creating equal opportunity for all. Berkshire Immigrant Center supports changes to systems which are unjust to immigrants, and supports state and national immigration advocacy efforts.
The Center assists more than 700 individuals annually from more than 60 countries in several languages. Our Case Workers are accredited by the Department of Justice to represent clients with the US Citizen and Immigration Services and give legal advice to those seeking immigration benefits in the US and education on civil rights.
67 East Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-445-4881
www.berkshireic.org
[email protected]
The mission of Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. is to provide Berkshire elders, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and self-determination, and to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Elder Services practices nondiscrimination in employment practices and service delivery. Embracing diversity, our in-home and community-based services are available to all without regard to race, ethnicity, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or lifestyle.
877 South Street, Suite 4E
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-499-0524
www.esbci.org
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The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in seven residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.
DTA Pittsfield Transitional Assistance Office
160 North Street, Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-236-2000
www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-transitional-assistance
South Community Food Pantry at South Congregational Church, Pittsfield began as an outgrowth of St. Joseph’s Kitchen in the 1990s — as 12 emergency bags of groceries available after the meal. From there, it grew to bags distributed from the church office, and then to the Red Carpet area through the first decade of the 2000s. Around 2010 it moved downstairs to Barrett Hall, and we joined the Western MA Food Bank shortly thereafter. It has grown from serving a few families per week to over 800 families per week thanks to Mary Wheat and her volunteers.
110 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-464-8042
emailing [email protected].
www.southcommunityfoodpantry.org
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We, the people of St. Joseph Parish, declare that it is our primary responsibility to continue the mission of Christ in bringing about the Kingdom of God. We are mindful of our rich heritage while we live in the present and in anticipation of a future of hope.
St. Joseph’s Food Pantry distributes food to those individuals and families in our community who are in need. Registration is required with a few basic questions being asked of the clients. Free blood pressure screenings are available often during the hours of operation. A licensed RN is usually on the premises to provide this service. The Food Pantry operates every Wednesday morning from 8:30-10:00am throughout the year. If schools are closed due to inclement weather, the Food Pantry will be closed as well.
414 North Street
Pittsfield, MA, 01201
413-445-5789
www.stjoepittsfield.com
[email protected]
St. Mark’s Catholic Parish was founded in 1913. St. Mark’s was an outgrowth of the mother church, St. Joseph’s, located on North Street in Pittsfield. The Food Pantry will be open the last two Fridays of the month, from 9:00am-11:00am. All are welcome.
400 West Street
Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
413-447-7510
saintmarkspittsfield.org
[email protected]
At its heart, The Salvation Army is a church. This foundation is what motivates us to do the work that we do. We love God and serve others because of His love for all. That’s where our mission comes from – to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet needs in His name without discrimination. Because, we want others to come to know God’s love too. These are our marching orders.
393 River Street
North Adams, MA 01247
413-663-7987
easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/north-adams
At its heart, The Salvation Army is a church. This foundation is what motivates us to do the work that we do. We love God and serve others because of His love for all. That’s where our mission comes from – to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet needs in His name without discrimination. Because, we want others to come to know God’s love too. These are our marching orders.
298 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-442-0624
easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts/pittsfield
WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 years old healthy. WIC also offers immunization screenings and referrals, breastfeeding support and nutrition and health workshops on a variety of topics including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby, and shopping on a budget. Women who are pregnant can receive WIC benefits before they see their obstetrician. WIC also provides benefits for 6 months for postpartum women who have miscarried.
www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/programs-and-services/community-wellness/wic-program
[email protected]
Berkshire North WIC – Main Office
510 North Street, Suite 5
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-447-3495
North Adams Campus of BMC
71 Hospital Avenue
North Adams, MA 01247
413-663-3012
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