A Baby Center
Provides, at no charge, critical basic items like diapers, formula and clothing for infants and toddlers who live on Cape Cod and the Islands, and whose families meet income guidelines as identified by the federal WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program.
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(508) 771-8157
www.ababycenter.org
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Barnstable Housing Authority
Housing programs for low-income individuals and families, including elderly people, disabled people, and people with special needs.
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(508) 771-7222
www.barnstablehousing.org
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Cape Cod Vets Center
Provides mental health services to veterans; also a broad range of benefits and VA programs for veterans and their families. This is a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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(508) 778-0124
www.va.gov/cape-cod-vet-center
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Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center
Food pantry for veterans Thursdays 9am-1pm. Counseling and emergency housing for homeless veterans.
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(508) 778-1590
capeveterans.com
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Cape Cod Times Needy Fund
Provides emergency financial assistance for housing, utilities, food, medical, transportation and relocation.
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(508) 778-5661
(800) 422-1446
www.needyfund.org
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Cape Light Compact
Energy audits and rebates on the installation of energy-efficient devices. Website lists resources for fuel assistance, electric discount rates, gas discount rates, and help with overdue electric bills; for that list, click on Energy Efficiency Programs, then Residential Programs, then Income Eligible Programs, and scroll down.
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(800) 797-6699
www.capelightcompact.org
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Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD)
Advocacy, information, technical assistance to advance the independence, productivity, and integration of people with disabilities (including deaf and hard-of-hearing people) into mainstream society.
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(508) 775-8300
www.cordcapecod.org
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Catholic Social Services
Social and human services to people of all faiths, including basic and emergency needs, homelessness, immigration and citizenship services, housing and residential services, disabilities, guild for the blind, elder health services, neighborhood rehabilitation, foreclosure help and more.
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(508) 771-6771
www.cssdioc.org
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Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands
Assists low-income individuals and families with access to health care and public insurance enrollment; childcare services; homeless prevention; emergency shelter; emergency financial assistance; and free tax preparation.
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(508) 771-1727
www.cacci.cc
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Community Connections (formerly ARC of Cape Cod)
Assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families, actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community. Services for disabled and handicapped persons include advocacy, applications for fuel assistance and Mass Health, food pantry, housing.
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(508) 744-1102
communityconnectionsinc.org
Marilyn Habercorn
mhabercorn@communityconnectionsinc.org
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Duffy Health Center
Provides a variety of health care and support services to persons who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness on Cape Cod. Services include medical care, mental health treatment, treatment for substance use disorders, benefits enrollment and case management.
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(508) 771-9599 clinic
(508) 771-7517 administration
www.duffyhealthcenter.org
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Good Neighbors Energy Fund
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MAGoodNeighbor.org
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Hands of Hope Program
Provides critical emergency assistance to low-income families in need in the mid-Cape (Mashpee to Harwich) area, offering emergency food, financial assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness, assistance with utility and medical bills, clothing and small household goods.
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(508) 432-1312
www.capecodcouncilofchurches.org
Emergency shelter
(508) 775-5073
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Homeless Prevention Council
Assists those at risk of becoming homeless through professional case management, counseling, guidance, advocacy/access to housing programs and funding, and negotiation of overdue rent and mortgage payments.
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(508) 255-9667
www.hpccapecod.org
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Housing Assistance Corporation
Provides homelessness prevention assistance for individuals and families, including housing vouchers. Conducts energy audits and energy rehabs for low-income and market-rate properties. Offers heating system repairs & replacement for eligible families. Develops affordable housing for individuals and families, including seniors.
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(508) 771-5400
www.haconcapecod.org
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Independence House
Provides free and confidential assistance to victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. Services accessible to all ages, genders, cultures, and languages.
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(508) 771-6507
(800) 439-6507
independencehouse.org
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Lower Cape Outreach Council
Provides emergency assistance of food, clothing and financial support to individuals and families in Brewster, Chatham, Eastham, Harwich, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet.
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(508) 240-0694
www.lcoutreach.org
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St. David’s Episcopal Paper Pantry & Takeaway Meals
Serving Cape Cod elders and low-income families by providing paper products: toilet paper, paper towels, soap, shampoo, Depends and other personal items. Takeaway meals available for each family member.
Open one afternoon a month (1-3pm, Nelson Hall), on the third Wednesday of the month.
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South Yarmouth
(508) 394-4222
www.stdavidscapecod.org
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The Salvation Army
Provides emergency financial assistance. Call first to be sure funds are available.
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(508) 775-0364
www.salvationarmyusa.org
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South Shore Community Action Council Inc.
(Fuel Assistance Eligible Only)
Limited funds available for fuel-assistance eligible applicants at various times throughout the year.
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508-746-6707
www.sscac.org
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