Attleboro

Local offices in Attleboro

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

• State office

  DTA Self-Service Kiosk at Bristol Community College - Taunton

  34 Forest Street, Attleboro, MA 02760

  Help here

  • Self-service benefits kioskUse the kiosk for limited self-service help with Department of Transitional Assistance services.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Attleboro Housing Authority

  80 South Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02703

  Help here

  • Public and affordable housing applicationsApply for public housing or rental vouchers through the Housing Authority.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 508-222-0151DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Attleboro Council on Aging

  25 S Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

  Help here

  • Senior support and programsResidents age 60 and older can get information, referrals, transportation, and programs to help them live independently.
  • Home energy assistance for older residentsResidents age 60 and older can call the Council on Aging to make an appointment for home energy assistance.Read more
  Call 774-203-1906DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofattleboro.us

• Local office · City office

  Attleboro City Hall

  77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsContact City Hall for general questions or use the city’s online service links to report a concern.Read more
  Call 508-223-2222DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofattleboro.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  MassHire Attleboro Career Center

  11 Field Road, Attleboro, MA 02703

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, workshops, and training resources.
  Call 508-730-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Attleboro RMV Service Center

  75 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

  Help here

  • Driver license, permit, and ID transactionsMake an appointment for eligible in-person learner’s permit, driver’s license, and ID transactions.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Attleboro Public Library

  74 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsGet a library card to borrow books and other materials, use library resources, and join programs.
  Call 508-222-0157DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Attleboro Recreation Department

  81 Pine Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facilitiesRegister for year-round recreation programs and find information about city pools, fields, and facilities.Apply online
  Call 774-203-1889DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofattleboro.us

City of Attleboro website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  The Centre Food Hub Food Pantry

  The Centre for Faith, Art, and Justice

  27 miles from the center of Attleboro

  3702 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

  Hours

  • Tue12 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed12 PM to 5 PM
  • Thu3 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Fri12 PM to 5 PM
  • Sat11 AM to 2 PM

  Who can come: Anyone who needs free groceries, as long as the pantry has capacity

  What to bring: Sign up online

  Languages: Spanish

  Call 617-971-8840DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  The Food Pantry at Harbor Health

  Harbor Health

  28 miles from the center of Attleboro

  10 Minot Street, Dorchester, MA 02122

  Hours

  • Tue8:30 AM to 3 PM (1st and 2nd and 3rd of the month). Clients may attend once per month

  Who can come: All are welcome

  What to bring: Register as a client. Calling ahead to register saves time.

  Call 617-533-2228DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on hhsi.us, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Yawkey Center Food Pantry

  Catholic Charities Boston

  28 miles from the center of Attleboro

  185 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 12 PM; 1 PM to 2 PM

  What to bring: When possible, bring your name and address and the names and dates of birth of household members.

  Call 617-506-6600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  DotHouse Health Food Pantry

  DotHouse Health

  28 miles from the center of Attleboro

  1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

  Hours

  • Tue11 AM to 12 PM. Seniors
  • Wed8 AM to 10 AM. Community pantry

  Who can come: Dorchester and Mattapan residents

  Call 617-288-3230DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Emmanuel Temple Food Pantry

  Emmanuel Temple Pentecostal Church

  29 miles from the center of Attleboro

  471 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

  Hours

  • Wed12 PM to 4 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: Neighbors in Dorchester and the Greater Boston area

  Call 617-442-8500DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  Pilgrim Church's Food Pantry

  Pilgrim Trinitarian Congregational Church

  29 miles from the center of Attleboro

  540 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 5 PM. Or until food runs out

  What to bring: Bring four bags or a carriage. Food is available once a month, but not two weeks in a row.

  Languages: American Sign Language

  Call 617-282-0456DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on pilgrimchurch1862.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Attleboro

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

Offices for all of Bristol County

Attleboro is in Bristol County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Fall River WIC Program

  387 Quarry Street, Suite 101, Fall River, MA 02723

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can apply for food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 508-679-9349DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  DTA Fall River Transitional Assistance Office

  1567 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash benefits and get help with their DTA case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 508-646-6200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Bristol Law Library

  9 Court Street, Taunton, MA 02780

  Help here

  • Legal research helpThe public can get help with legal research and use law books and online legal databases.
  Call 508-824-7632DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Bristol Aging & Wellness

  1 Father DeValles Boulevard, Unit 8, Fall River, MA 02723

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding home care, meals, and other support.
  Call 508-675-2101DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Coastline Elderly Services

  863 Belleville Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers in the New Bedford area can get help with home care, meals, and support services.
  Call 508-999-6400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  MassHire Fall River Career Center

  446 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720

  Help here

  • Job search and trainingJob seekers can get help with job searches, career advice, training, and workshops.Read more
  Call 508-730-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bristol 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