Support and Resources

1. GENERAL RESOURCES

a) look4help.org

FIND RESOURCES for food, housing, clothing, diapers, health care, money in Franklin, Hampshire, and North Quabbin regions of Massachusetts. 

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b) MASS 211:  phone call or website
DIAL 211 on your phone to get to help
Click to visit: mass211.org

c) Hand-Hold MA 
-- Is your kid just being a kid, or is their behavior something to worry about? 
          Click to answer four questions: Hand-Hold MA 4 Questions
-- What are practical tips and strategies for different kids of kids and situations? 
          Click here for tips organized by what YOU might need:  Hand-Hold MA Tips & Guidelines

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2.  CHILDCARE
     General Information about Childcare in Massachusetts -- link to where to find programs    
     About Reopening Childcare in Massachusetts
     Massachusetts Care Options for Remote and Hybrid Learning
     Preschool Options in Northampton and surrounding towns:
       * English
​       * Spanish

3.  FOOD

Northampton Public Schools:  GRAB AND GO MEALS extended through Summer 2021!
FREE FOOD to children 18 and under provided by NPS Food Service. 
Click the link HERE for more information.

Northampton Public Schools SUMMER MEAL Program!
June 23-August 18, 2021: Free Grab & Go Meals! All Summer Long! Available every Wednesday.
Seven days of breakfast and lunch at one pick up! Child does not need to be present at meal pick up.
Sites:

• Hampshire Heights 1:35 – 2:05 pm
• Florence Heights 1:00 – 1:30 pm
• 236 Pleasant Street 1:00 – 1:30 pm
• Meadowbrook Apartments 1:00 – 1:30 pm

​Local Food Pantries

• Northampton Survival Center Customers current update
• DONATE MONEY to Northampton Survival Center -- money is their #1 request.