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 to the end of June 2021!
FREE FOOD to children 18 and under provided by NPS Food Service. 
Click the link HERE for more information.

** Beginning Wednesday 12/2/2020, seven days’ worth of grab and go meals can be picked up at the following locations and times:

• Hampshire Heights 11-12pm
• Florence Heights 11-12pm
• Meadowbrook Apartments 11-12pm
• 236 Pleasant Street 11-12pm
• Northampton High School round-about from 4-5pm

All meal pick-up services and in-school meal services are provided in a contact-less and safe manner. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Northampton Public Schools Food Service office at (413) 587-1487.
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​Local Food Pantries

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