Other ways to get help
A number of resources offer help to Ashland residents in need.
Ashland, MA, residents in need:
A number of resources offer help to Ashland residents in need.
Ashland Community Center
162 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
For more information about the Food Pantry and its hours, visit the Ashland Food Pantry website or call (508) 532-7942.
Note that while the Ashland Emergency Fund works with and financially supports the Ashland Food Pantry, the Pantry is a separate entity owned and operated by the Town of Ashland.
Advocates, Inc.
24-hour crisis support: 1 (800) 640-5432
Ashland Emergency Fund
For assistance please visit Get help
Ashland Food Pantry
(508) 532-7942
https://www.ashlandmass.com/440/Ashland-Food-Pantry
Ashland Youth & Family Services
Phone: 508-532-7949
Email: humanservices@ashlandmass.com
BayPath Elder Services
(508) 573-7200
Call2Talk
Dial 211
COVID-19 Stimulus Money
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/check-eaedc-eligibility-and-how-to-apply
Massachusetts Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
https://ui-cares-act.mass.gov/PUA/_/?_ga=2.142220731.885162175.1587416668-1882380042.1584383789#5
Massachusetts Unemployment Assistance
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-unemployment-benefits
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
Neighbor Brigade
https://www.neighborbrigade.org/AshlandMA
Saint Vincent de Paul
(508) 665-8735
Salvation Army
(508) 875-3341
https://massachusetts.salvationarmy.org/MA/Framingham
Samaritans
24 hr. helpline-617-247-0220
SMOC
(508) 872-4853
SNAP
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps
Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/check-tafdc-eligibility-and-how-to-apply
Voices against Violence
24 Hour HOTLINES: 1-800-593-1125 or 508-626-8686 (TTY-friendly)
Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm, at 508-820-0834
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
https://www.mass.gov/wic-information-for-participants
3R Program
(508) 532-7900 Hours: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Mondays and Fridays