Community resources

Merrimack Valley

Free, confidential help for adults and children affected by domestic violence, with a 24-hour hotline.

Phone: 978-388-1888

Samaritans of Merrimack Valley

Merrimack Valley

A volunteer crisis helpline, support groups for people who lost someone to suicide, and suicide prevention trainings, run by Family Services of the Merrimack Valley.

Address: 430 North Canal Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-327-6671

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Help for survivors of sexual assault and their supporters, including a 24-hour confidential hotline, advocacy and support groups.

Phone: 877-509-9922

Statewide

A free, confidential line, open 24 hours, that connects people with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, child care and more, with interpreters available.

Phone: 2-1-1

Statewide

Free help finding mental health and substance use treatment, by phone, text or online chat at any hour. Insurance is not required.

Phone: 833-773-2445

NAMI Massachusetts COMPASS helpline

Statewide

The statewide NAMI organization, which runs the COMPASS mental health resource helpline and free education courses for families.

Phone: 617-580-8541

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

SafeLink domestic violence hotline

Statewide

A statewide 24-hour hotline that connects people experiencing intimate partner violence with shelters and local programs.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Nationwide

Free, confidential support around the clock for anyone in emotional distress or a mental health or substance use crisis. Call or text 988, or chat online. Veterans can press 1.

Phone: 988

Amesbury Community Action food pantry

Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

A food pantry open by appointment on weekdays for residents of Amesbury and nearby towns.

Address: 44A Friend Street, Amesbury

Phone: 978-388-2570

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport and Salisbury

A food pantry and clothing program, by appointment, for residents of Amesbury and nearby towns.

Phone: 978-388-2570

Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

A nonprofit that runs free grocery markets for residents of its area towns, with no income verification. It also offers grocery delivery and ordering.

Phone: 978-388-1907

Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport and Salisbury

A nonprofit social service agency in Salisbury whose pantry provides staple foods, personal items and fresh produce to eligible households in its area towns.

Phone: 978-463-8801

St. Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Family Conference

Amesbury and Salisbury

Parish volunteers who help low-income Amesbury and Salisbury residents with rent, utilities, furniture, food and other urgent needs.

Phone: 978-388-0330

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Ballardvale United Church community fridge and Village Food Hub

Andover, Lawrence and North Andover

A community fridge and food locker open at all hours. The church fridge is open to anyone; the Village Food Hub is for residents of Andover, Lawrence and North Andover.

Address: 23 Clark Road, Andover

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Andover

A town list of local food help, including the Village Food Hub community pantry and a mobile pantry at the Robb Center.

Neighbors In Need food pantry and mobile markets

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

Free mobile food markets each week in neighborhoods around Greater Lawrence.

Address: 60 Island Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-685-8321

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Andover and North Andover

A volunteer-run food pantry at North Parish Church in North Andover that gives out groceries to people in the Merrimack Valley. No ID is required.

Boxford

A church-run food pantry that provides groceries and household items to people in need in the Tri-Town area.

People Helping People food pantry

Boxford and Georgetown

A volunteer-run food pantry at St. Mary's Church in Georgetown that also gives out holiday food boxes.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Abundant Food Pantry

Georgetown

A food pantry that a national directory says accepts walk-ins.

Address: 186 East Main Street, Georgetown

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

First Parish Newbury Food Pantry

Georgetown, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

An all-volunteer pantry where guests order online from a weekly list. Most orders are delivered.

Address: 20 High Road, Newbury

Phone: 978-358-1077

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Georgetown

A pantry at the senior community center with groceries, cleaning supplies and personal care items for local residents. There are no income limits.

Phone: 978-352-5726

Georgetown

A free grocery market with fresh food, run with the Georgetown Council on Aging and open to people of all ages. Income is not checked.

Phone: 978-388-1907

Groveland

A pantry with fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food for Groveland residents 60 and older. There is no income requirement; a short registration is needed.

Phone: 978-372-1101

Haverhill

A drop-in café in Haverhill's Acre neighborhood with free meals, clothing, showers and English classes. It also runs a food pantry and a thrift store.

Phone: 978-372-3336

Liz Murphy Open Hand Pantry

Haverhill

A food pantry in Haverhill.

Address: 16 Ashland Street, Haverhill

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

A free clothes closet and food pantry for Northern Essex Community College students on the Haverhill campus.

Haverhill

A Salvation Army food pantry that gives free groceries to Haverhill-area households.

Phone: 978-420-4192

Lawrence

A free three-course dinner Monday through Thursday, to eat in or take home, plus a food pantry and case management.

Phone: 978-681-8768

Lawrence Community Fridge

Lawrence

A public refrigerator stocked with free food for anyone to take.

Address: 163 East Haverhill Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

A Lawrence charity with a food pantry, soup kitchen, shelter, clothing and other help for people facing hunger or homelessness.

Lawrence

Free pet food and supplies, low-cost spay, neuter and vaccine clinics, and rides to vet appointments for Lawrence residents' pets.

Phone: 617-500-1610

Lawrence and Methuen

A nonprofit that runs weekly food pantries and a diaper pantry at several sites in Lawrence and Methuen.

Phone: 978-685-8321

Lawrence

A Salvation Army location that runs a free food pantry for Lawrence households.

Phone: 978-682-8038

Merrimac

A town list of food pantries and other food help available to Merrimac residents.

Christian Church Salvation food pantry

Methuen

A church food pantry open on the first and third Saturday mornings of the month.

Address: 15 Lowell Boulevard, Methuen

Phone: 978-397-5768

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

ECNG Food Pantry

Methuen

A food pantry open every other Thursday.

Address: 12 Baldwin Street, Unit 3, Methuen

Phone: 978-802-6731

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

Emergency help such as meals and help with utility bills, a free self-serve community café, and a holiday program with food and gifts for children.

Phone: 978-465-0883

Newburyport

Parish volunteers who help Newburyport and Newbury residents with basic needs such as food, clothing, rent and utility bills.

Phone: 978-518-0728

North Andover

A town list of food help, including take-and-leave shelves, the People's Food Pantry, senior grocery programs and mobile markets.

Salvation Army West Newbury food pantry

West Newbury

A food pantry open on the first, third and fifth Tuesday mornings of the month.

Address: 381 Main Street, West Newbury

Phone: 978-363-1100

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

West Newbury

A food pantry run by the Council on Aging at the SAGE Center, open to people of all ages and families. Appointments can be arranged.

Phone: 978-363-1104

Merrimack Valley

Free monthly markets with fresh produce and shelf-stable food. The Lawrence market is open to all ages, and the Haverhill market is for enrolled residents 60 and older or adults with disabilities.

Essex County Pet Pantry

Merrimack Valley

A volunteer-run pantry that gives pet food, litter and basic supplies to Essex County families in financial hardship.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Statewide

A list of food pantries around the state that also give out pet food.

Statewide

A statewide hotline that helps people apply for SNAP and find food pantries, meal programs and free meals for children. Call or text; counselors speak many languages.

Phone: 1-800-645-8333

Statewide

Monthly benefits for buying groceries, run in Massachusetts by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Apply online at DTA Connect, by phone or at a DTA office.

Phone: 877-382-2363

Statewide

Healthy food, nutrition advice and breastfeeding support for pregnant people, new parents, infants and children under 5.

Phone: 800-942-1007

Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury

Emergency help with rent, utility and medical bills for residents of its service area, who need to show proof of residency. Funds are limited.

Phone: 978-463-8801

Andover

Runs state and federal public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible low-income, older and disabled residents.

Phone: 978-475-2365

Georgetown

The local public housing authority, which provides affordable housing for low-income families and older residents.

Phone: 978-352-6331

Haverhill

A weekday morning day shelter in Haverhill for people who are homeless or have low incomes, with breakfast, free clothing, health screenings and referrals.

Haverhill

Emergency shelter for single adults and families, affordable housing and help for people at risk of losing their homes in Haverhill.

Haverhill

Runs state and federal public housing and housing voucher programs for low-income, older and disabled residents of Haverhill.

ACT Lawrence

Lawrence

Housing counseling and first-time homebuyer education, including a course with one-on-one counseling.

Address: 15 Union Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-685-6274

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Bread & Roses Housing

Lawrence and North Andover

A community land trust that builds or renovates homes and sells them at reduced cost to lower-income first-time buyers.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Daybreak Shelter

Lawrence

An emergency shelter that a directory lists as open 24 hours.

Address: 19 Winter Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-975-4547

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

Financial coaching, homebuyer education, rental counseling, and savings and credit-building programs.

Lawrence

Runs state and federal public housing and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for low-income residents of Lawrence.

Phone: 978-683-2751

Merrimac

The town page for the local housing authority, which is run jointly with Amesbury's and houses low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Methuen

The city page for the Methuen Housing Authority, which oversees public housing and Section 8 vouchers in Methuen.

Newburyport

Runs public housing and Section 8 vouchers for low- and moderate-income residents. It also administers West Newbury's housing.

Phone: 978-465-7216

North Andover

The town page for the local housing authority, which provides public and subsidized housing for eligible low-income residents.

Salisbury

The town's public housing authority, offering state-aided housing mainly for older adults and people with disabilities.

Phone: 978-462-8600

West Newbury

The town page for West Newbury's public and affordable housing, which the town says is administered through the Newburyport Housing Authority.

Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity

Merrimack Valley

Builds affordable homes for first-time buyers with volunteer crews, including a program for veterans.

Address: 60 Island Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Mill Cities Community Investments

Merrimack Valley

A community lender that makes loans for homes, small businesses and property development, with education and counseling.

Address: 50 Island Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Mission of Deeds

Merrimack Valley

A furniture bank in Reading that gives free beds, furniture and household items to people referred by a helping agency. Clients bring their own transportation.

Address: 6 Chapin Avenue, Reading

Phone: 781-944-9797

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Project Home Again

Merrimack Valley

Gives free furniture, household goods and small appliances to low-income families referred by social workers.

Address: 123 Tewksbury Street, Andover

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Confidential emergency shelter for people fleeing domestic violence.

Merrimack Valley

Transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence.

Statewide

State help for renters and homeowners at risk of losing their housing, which can cover back rent, mortgage or utility costs. Income limits apply.

Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

The Haverhill-based fuel assistance agency for Greater Haverhill and the Newburyport area, also running Head Start, housing help, adult education and a food pantry.

Phone: 978-373-1971

Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury

Emergency help with rent, utility and medical bills for residents of its service area, who need to show proof of residency. Funds are limited.

Phone: 978-463-8801

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

The local fuel assistance agency for Lawrence, Methuen, Andover and North Andover, also offering weatherization, heating system repairs and other family programs.

Newburyport

Emergency help such as meals and help with utility bills, a free self-serve community café, and a holiday program with food and gifts for children.

Phone: 978-465-0883

Statewide

Help paying winter heating bills for income-eligible homeowners and renters, including when heat is included in the rent. Applying is free and goes through the local agency for your town.

Statewide

No-cost home energy assessments, insulation and heating or appliance upgrades for income-eligible households, with discounts for others.

Nationwide

A federal monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low incomes or that take part in programs such as SNAP or Medicaid.

Eliot Community Behavioral Health Center

Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill and Newburyport

The state-designated community behavioral health center for its area, offering mental health and substance use services.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

The state-designated community behavioral health center for Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover, offering mental health and substance use services.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill, Lawrence and Methuen

A community health center with sites in Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill offering primary care, pediatrics and other services, with fees on a sliding scale by income.

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center HIV and harm reduction program

Lawrence

Free, confidential testing for HIV, sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis.

Address: 100 Water Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Statewide

The state's health insurance marketplace, where you can compare plans and see whether you qualify for help paying premiums.

Phone: 877-623-6765

Statewide

Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible Massachusetts residents. You can apply at any time of year.

Phone: 800-841-2900

Statewide

A state map of syringe service programs, which offer free sterile supplies, safe disposal and links to testing and naloxone (Narcan).

Nationwide

The official site for Medicare, the federal health insurance for people 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities.

Amesbury, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

A volunteer-run group that helps older members keep living at home, with rides, household help and other support from neighbors.

Phone: 978-206-1821

Andover, Haverhill and Lawrence

Commuter rail between Haverhill and Boston's North Station, stopping in Bradford, Lawrence, Andover and Ballardvale.

Newburyport

Commuter rail between Newburyport and Boston's North Station along the North Shore.

Northern Essex Elder Transportation

Newburyport

Volunteer drivers who give older adults free rides to medical appointments.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

The Merrimack Valley's regional bus system (formerly the MVRTA), with routes between the region's cities and towns and Ring & Ride door-to-door service in several towns.

Statewide

Driver's licenses, IDs, vehicle registrations and many other RMV services, most of which can be done online.

Community Services Haverhill clothing

Haverhill

Listed in a directory as giving out clothing, including clothing for job interviews.

Address: 145 Essex Street, Haverhill

Phone: 978-373-1971

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill Clubhouse

Haverhill

A clubhouse run by Vinfen for adults with serious mental illness, with work-focused day programs, job support and social activities.

Address: 100 Locust Street, Haverhill

Phone: 978-521-6957

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

UTEC youth centers in Haverhill and Lawrence

Haverhill and Lawrence

Outreach, paid work experience, education and job programs, and counseling for young adults affected by violence or incarceration.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Center for Bilingual Services

Lawrence

Listed in 2019 as offering citizenship classes, English classes for work, and translation and interpretation.

Address: 60 Island Street, Unit 100, Lawrence

Phone: 978-397-2410

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

An art and social justice group for young people of color, with paid art apprenticeships and a summer art program for high school students.

Lawrence

English classes, digital literacy courses and citizenship information sessions from the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council.

Lawrence

Paid part-time jobs for Lawrence high school students working on parks, gardens, farms and rivers.

Phone: 978-974-0770

Lazarus House work preparation and English classes

Lawrence

Job training, including a culinary program, combined with English classes, followed by internships and mentoring.

Address: 412 Hampshire Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

English classes in the morning, afternoon and evening, in person and online, plus citizenship test preparation and nursing assistant training.

Phone: 978-682-6441

Lawrence

Job training, HiSET classes and mentoring for young adults, based in Lowell with programs in Lawrence.

Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc.

Methuen

Neighborhood youth programs, including an after-school homework center and summer jobs for young people.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Methuen Youth and Community Center

Methuen

A youth and community center with year-round programs and career and learning opportunities for young people.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Helps refugees resettle and offers job placement, English classes, case management and citizenship help. It is based in Lowell.

Merrimack Valley

Free job search help, workshops, training programs and computers for job seekers, with its main office in Lawrence.

Phone: 978-722-7000

Merrimack Valley

Degree and certificate programs, adult education and job training, with campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence.

Merrimack Valley

Day programs, job services and recreation for adults with developmental disabilities, based in Haverhill and Newburyport.

Statewide

Apply to the Department of Unemployment Assistance if you lost work through no fault of your own.

Phone: 877-626-6800

Nationwide

Retirement, disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Apply and manage benefits online.

Nationwide

Answer a few questions to see federal benefits you may qualify for, from food and housing help to disability and survivor benefits.

Amesbury

The city's council on aging runs the senior community center, with exercise, social and educational programs mainly for residents 60 and older.

Phone: 978-388-8138

Amesbury, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

A volunteer-run group that helps older members keep living at home, with rides, household help and other support from neighbors.

Phone: 978-206-1821

Andover

The town's senior center, which runs programs and services for older residents.

Phone: 978-623-8320

Andover Senior Center free tax preparation

Andover

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers prepare tax returns for free during tax season, by appointment through the senior center.

Phone: 978-623-8320

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Boxford

Programs, outreach, social services and transportation for older adults in Boxford.

Phone: 978-887-3591

Georgetown

Runs the senior community center for residents 60 and older and their caregivers, with wellness programs, meals, outreach, transportation and benefits help.

Phone: 978-352-5726

Georgetown

Free tax return preparation by volunteers at the Georgetown Senior Community Center during tax season.

Phone: 978-352-5726

Groveland

Serves residents 60 and older and adults with disabilities with programs, transportation, caregiver guidance and benefits help.

Phone: 978-372-1101

Griffin White Foundation

Haverhill

A private foundation that gives grants for services to older adults and to nonprofits serving them in Greater Haverhill.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill Citizen Center free tax preparation

Haverhill

Free tax return preparation by a volunteer tax professional, by appointment during tax season.

Address: 10 Welcome Street, Haverhill

Phone: 978-374-2390

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

The city agency for residents 60 and older, based at the Citizen Center, with meals, health clinics, activities and help finding services.

Phone: 978-374-2390

Lawrence

The city senior center, with health and social services, meals, transportation, recreation and referrals for older residents.

Phone: 978-620-3550

Lawrence

English and citizenship classes and help through the naturalization process, plus outreach to Chinese, Vietnamese and Cambodian older residents.

Phone: 978-683-7316

Merrimac

The town senior center, with benefits counseling, health clinics, a social worker, a senior food pantry, transportation and group activities.

Phone: 978-346-9549

Methuen

The city senior center, run by the Council on Aging, with exercise and enrichment programs, meals, transportation help and volunteer opportunities.

Phone: 978-983-8825

Newburyport

Connects older residents with programs, outreach social work, support groups and other services at the Senior/Community Center.

Phone: 978-462-0430

Newburyport Council on Aging tax help

Newburyport

Free AARP Tax-Aide preparation of simple tax returns through the Council on Aging.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport Lions Club

Newburyport

A service club that has served a Thanksgiving dinner for older adults for more than 30 years.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Northern Essex Elder Transportation

Newburyport

Volunteer drivers who give older adults free rides to medical appointments.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

North Andover

Programs, outreach, nutrition and benefits help for older North Andover residents.

Phone: 978-688-9560

Salisbury

Rides to appointments, meals, home-delivered meals, health screenings, equipment lending and social programs for older residents.

Phone: 978-462-2412

West Newbury

Programs, fitness classes, lunches and support services for adults 60 and older.

Phone: 978-363-1104

Merrimack Valley

The area agency on aging for the Merrimack Valley and North Shore (formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley): Meals on Wheels, in-home care, caregiver support and advice.

Phone: 800-892-0890

Merrimack Valley

Support for people caring for an older relative or someone with dementia, including counseling, support groups, education and help paying for respite care. It also helps grandparents raising grandchildren.

Merrimack Valley

Volunteers deliver meals to homebound older adults and people with disabilities and check in on them. Drivers need a car and a background check.

Phone: 978-651-3114

Merrimack Valley

Free monthly markets with fresh produce and shelf-stable food. The Lawrence market is open to all ages, and the Haverhill market is for enrolled residents 60 and older or adults with disabilities.

Merrimack Valley

A center for independent living, run by and for people with disabilities, offering information, advocacy, skills training, peer counseling and help moving out of nursing homes.

Phone: 978-687-4288

Nationwide

Free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers, focused on people over 50 with low to moderate incomes. AARP membership is not required.

Phone: 1-888-227-7669

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

A YMCA with branches in Andover and North Andover, Lawrence and Methuen offering child care, after-school programs, swim lessons and camps.

Neighbors In Need diaper pantry

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

Free diapers, formula and infant supplies for families in the Greater Lawrence area.

Address: 60 Island Street, Suite 74B, Lawrence

Phone: 978-685-8321

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Community Service Inc. (Newburyport)

Newburyport

A directory says it may provide used clothing and household items, plus holiday gifts and meals for children in need.

Phone: 978-465-7562

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport Youth Services

Newburyport

A city department that offers recreation and social services for Newburyport children and families.

Phone: 978-465-4434

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

An after-school program for children in kindergarten through grade 3 at Bresnahan Elementary, plus swim lessons.

Phone: 978-465-9922

Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank

Merrimack Valley

Collects diapers and gives them to families through partner nonprofits and social service agencies.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Community Giving Tree

Merrimack Valley

Collects children's clothing, baby equipment, diapers and other essentials and passes them to families through social workers at partner agencies. It is not open to walk-ins.

Address: 572B Main Street, West Boxford; 60 Island Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-769-5056

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Essex Children's Advocacy Center

Merrimack Valley

Coordinates the response to reports of child abuse in Essex County and connects children and families with services.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Pregnancy Care Center of the Merrimack Valley

Merrimack Valley

A pregnancy center that an older listing says gave out maternity and baby clothing, diapers, toiletries and baby furniture.

Address: 107 Merrimack Street, Haverhill

Phone: 978-373-5700

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Advocacy and crisis help for children affected by abuse and their families, reached through a 24-hour line.

Phone: 877-509-9922

Statewide

State help paying for child care and after-school programs for income-eligible families, through one statewide waitlist.

Amesbury and Merrimac

A district office that helps eligible veterans and their families with state financial aid and federal VA claims. It serves Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport and Salisbury.

Phone: 978-388-8136

Andover

The town office that helps veterans and their families apply for state Chapter 115 aid, federal VA benefits and burial help.

Boxford and North Andover

A shared district office that helps veterans and their families in North Andover and Boxford with Chapter 115 aid, state annuities, burial help and benefits referrals.

Phone: 978-688-9525

Georgetown and West Newbury

A shared district office that helps veterans and their families with state and VA benefits. It serves West Newbury, Georgetown, Essex, Hamilton, Ipswich and Rowley.

Phone: 978-356-6699

Groveland

The town's veterans' agent helps veterans and their families with federal VA and Massachusetts Chapter 115 benefits.

Phone: 978-973-2118

Haverhill

The city office that helps veterans and their families apply for state and federal benefits and arranges rides to VA clinics.

Phone: 978-374-2351

Lawrence

The city office that helps veterans and their families get benefits, discharge records and other assistance.

Phone: 978-620-3282

Methuen

The city office that helps Methuen veterans and their families with benefits and services.

Phone: 978-983-8585

Newburyport

The city's veterans' office, part of a shared district, helps veterans and their families with state benefits, VA applications, burial help and tax exemptions.

Phone: 978-462-2201

Salisbury

The town's veterans' services page. Salisbury is served by the district office shared with Amesbury, Newburyport and Merrimac.

Phone: 978-388-8136

Statewide

Every Massachusetts city and town has a veterans' service officer who helps veterans and their families apply for state and federal benefits, including financial help.

Nationwide

Federal benefits for veterans, including health care, disability compensation, education and home loans.

Boxford and Georgetown

A North Shore domestic abuse agency with a 24-hour hotline, advocacy, legal help and services for children. Its service area includes Boxford and Georgetown.

Phone: 1-800-547-1649

Haverhill and Lawrence

Free, confidential support for survivors of domestic violence, including a 24-hour hotline, advocacy, counseling and support groups, plus court advocates who help with restraining orders.

Phone: 844-372-9922

International Institute of Greater Lawrence

Lawrence

English and citizenship classes and help applying for citizenship.

Address: 125 Amesbury Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-687-0981

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Legal Justice Access

Lawrence

A nonprofit that a directory lists as handling immigration cases, including work permits, green cards, citizenship and immigration court.

Address: 60 Island Street, Suite 105, Lawrence

Phone: 857-264-2381

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Free civil legal help with housing, family, benefits and other cases for low-income residents and people 60 and older in Essex County and northern Middlesex County.

Phone: 978-458-1465

Amesbury

The official city website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Andover

The official town website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Boxford

The official town website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Georgetown

The official town website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Groveland

The official town website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Haverhill

The official city website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Lawrence

The official city website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Merrimac

The official town website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Methuen

The official city website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Newburyport

The official city website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

North Andover

The official town website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Salisbury

The official town website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

West Newbury

The official town website: departments, meeting agendas, permits and local services.

Amesbury

Books, digital media, museum passes, programs, computers and Wi-Fi for Amesbury residents.

Andover

Andover's public library: books, digital media, programs, local history, computers and Wi-Fi.

Boxford

Boxford's public library at Town Hall: books, digital media, a Library of Things and programs for all ages.

Georgetown

Georgetown's public library: books, museum passes, a Library of Things and programs for all ages.

Georgetown

After-school hangouts, crafts, games and summer reading for teens.

Phone: 978-352-5728

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Groveland

Groveland's public library: books, digital media, a Library of Things and programs for all ages.

Haverhill

Books, digital media, museum passes, meeting rooms, computers and Wi-Fi for Haverhill residents.

Haverhill

An informal evening group where English learners practice speaking. The library also lists local English, high school equivalency and citizenship classes.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

Books, e-books, homework help, museum pass discounts, hotspot loans and meeting rooms for Lawrence residents.

Merrimac

Merrimac's public library: books, large print, audiobooks, museum passes and a Library of Things.

Methuen

Methuen's public library: books, digital media, programs, computers and Wi-Fi.

Newburyport

A used-book sale held each spring and fall by the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library.

Newburyport

Books, a Library of Things, a seed library, home delivery, computers and Wi-Fi for Newburyport residents.

North Andover

North Andover's public library: books, e-books, programs for all ages, computers and Wi-Fi.

Salisbury

Books, streaming films, museum passes, local history and genealogy for Salisbury residents.

West Newbury

West Newbury's public library: books, digital media, local history and programs for all ages.

Merrimack Valley

The network of more than 35 area public libraries that share one catalog, so a card from your town's library works across the region.

Amesbury

The city's public school district, serving students from preschool through high school.

Phone: 978-388-0507

Andover

The town's public school district, serving students from preschool through Andover High School.

Phone: 978-247-7000

Boxford

The regional middle and high school district for grades 7 through 12, serving Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield.

Phone: 978-887-2323

Boxford

The shared administration for the public elementary schools of Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield, from pre-kindergarten through grade 6.

Phone: 978-887-0771

Georgetown

The town's public school district, with a preschool, Penn Brook Elementary School and a combined middle and high school.

Phone: 978-352-5777

Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury

The regional public school district for Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury, with town elementary schools and a shared middle and high school.

Phone: 978-363-2280

Haverhill

The city's public school district, with preschool through high school programs and alternative schools.

Phone: 978-374-3400

Lawrence

The city's public school district, serving students from pre-kindergarten through high school, plus adult learning programs.

Phone: 978-975-5900

Methuen

The city's public school district, with four pre-K through grade 8 schools, Methuen High School and early childhood and adult learning programs.

Phone: 978-722-6000

Newburyport

The city's public school district, with elementary, upper elementary, middle and high schools.

Phone: 978-465-4456

North Andover

The town's public school district, from preschool through North Andover High School.

Phone: 978-794-1503

Salisbury

The regional public school district for Newbury, Rowley and Salisbury, with an elementary school in each town and a shared middle and high school.

Amesbury

The city department that runs after-school, summer, nature center and beach programs, mainly for young people.

Andover

Youth and adult sports, classes, preschool play groups, after-school care and seasonal events.

Phone: 978-623-8340

Andover

An all-volunteer land trust that cares for conservation land and trails in Andover, with volunteer trail and stewardship work.

Andover and Haverhill

Sports training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities, including bowling and swimming in Haverhill.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Boxford Athletic Association

Boxford

Youth baseball, basketball and soccer leagues for Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Boxford

The town committee that oversees Boxford's athletic fields, tennis and pickleball courts and other recreation facilities.

Boxford Trails Association and Boxford Open Land Trust

Boxford

All-volunteer groups that protect open land and wildlife habitat in Boxford and keep its trails open to the public.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Georgetown

The town department that manages parks, fields, tennis courts and the dog park, and issues field and park permits.

Phone: 978-352-5755

Pentucket Youth Football Club

Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury

Youth football and cheer for children from Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Groveland

The town committee responsible for playgrounds, sports fields and recreation areas such as the Pines Recreation Area.

Haverhill

Youth and adult sports, classes and seasonal programs, plus facilities such as Plugs Pond and the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink.

Phone: 978-374-2388

Lawrence

Low-cost sports and recreation programs for youth, teens and adults, and park-use permits.

Phone: 978-620-3252

Methuen

Year-round recreation programs, the Forest Lake town beach and permits for city athletic fields.

Phone: 978-983-8590

Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Newburyport

A nonprofit that supports the refuge on Plum Island. Volunteers greet visitors, lead tours, maintain trails and remove invasive plants.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

Recreation and enrichment programs for children, teens, adults and families, plus a youth center and family support services.

North Andover

Recreation, adventure and support programs, mainly for school-age youth, based at the Youth Center. It also handles field permits.

Phone: 978-682-9000

Salisbury

The town department that runs community recreation programs and events and looks after parks, fields and trails.

West Newbury

Protects public access to trails in six towns, including West Newbury, and holds volunteer trail work days.

West Newbury

The elected commission that runs playgrounds and fields, field rentals and the summer recreation program for children.

Amesbury

Public works information on curbside trash and recycling, the trash sticker program, composting and getting rid of other items.

Phone: 978-388-8116

Andover

Public works information on curbside trash and recycling, yard waste, bulky items and special collection events.

Phone: 978-623-8701

Boxford

Information on the town's drop-off recycling center, including accepted items and fees.

Groveland

Information on automated curbside trash and recycling, town-issued carts, collection schedules and cardboard drop-off.

Haverhill

City information on curbside trash and recycling, the recycling center, yard waste, bulky items and hazardous waste drop-off days.

Phone: 978-420-3817

Lawrence

Public works information on curbside trash, single-stream recycling, yard waste, mattress recycling and hazardous waste drop-off.

Phone: 978-620-3090

Merrimac

Information on weekly bag-based trash pickup, single-stream recycling, bulky items, appliances and yard waste.

Methuen

City information on curbside trash and recycling, overflow bags, mattress recycling and the transfer station.

Newburyport

The city's overview of curbside trash and recycling, overflow and bulky items, and drop-off recycling.

Phone: 978-499-0413

North Andover

Public works information on weekly trash pickup, every-other-week recycling, hazardous waste and related rules.

Phone: 978-685-0950

Salisbury

Salisbury residents hire their own trash and recycling haulers. This page explains how, and covers passes for the town's drop-off recycling center.

West Newbury

Town information on the transfer station West Newbury residents use for trash and separated recycling.

Amesbury

A free sit-down dinner every Wednesday, with take-out meals too. Anyone can come, with no registration and no income or residency requirement.

Haverhill

A drop-in café in Haverhill's Acre neighborhood with free meals, clothing, showers and English classes. It also runs a food pantry and a thrift store.

Phone: 978-372-3336

Haverhill

A weekday morning day shelter in Haverhill for people who are homeless or have low incomes, with breakfast, free clothing, health screenings and referrals.

Community Meals, Inc.

Haverhill

A free public dinner every Monday, cooked by local chefs and served by volunteers.

Address: Haverhill Citizen Center, Welcome Street, Haverhill

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Open Hearts Ministries

Haverhill

A church ministry with a free clothing room where people can take a few items, plus a Sunday meal at First Baptist Church.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

A free three-course dinner Monday through Thursday, to eat in or take home, plus a food pantry and case management.

Phone: 978-681-8768

Lawrence

Free breakfast and dinner every day of the year, served at the table by volunteers.

Phone: 978-688-8900

Newburyport

Free meals three times a week at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, open to everyone, with volunteers eating alongside guests.

Newburyport

Emergency help such as meals and help with utility bills, a free self-serve community café, and a holiday program with food and gifts for children.

Phone: 978-465-0883

Amesbury Community Services Center

Amesbury and Haverhill

Takes in donated clothing, repairs it and gives it to people in need.

Address: One Osgood Place, Amesbury

Phone: 978-388-3352

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Amesbury and Haverhill

A church-run center in Amesbury that gives donated clothing to people in need in the Amesbury and Haverhill area.

Phone: 978-388-3352

St. Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Family Conference

Amesbury and Salisbury

Parish volunteers who help low-income Amesbury and Salisbury residents with rent, utilities, furniture, food and other urgent needs.

Phone: 978-388-0330

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Neighbors In Need diaper pantry

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

Free diapers, formula and infant supplies for families in the Greater Lawrence area.

Address: 60 Island Street, Suite 74B, Lawrence

Phone: 978-685-8321

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

A drop-in café in Haverhill's Acre neighborhood with free meals, clothing, showers and English classes. It also runs a food pantry and a thrift store.

Phone: 978-372-3336

Haverhill

A weekday morning day shelter in Haverhill for people who are homeless or have low incomes, with breakfast, free clothing, health screenings and referrals.

Community Services Haverhill clothing

Haverhill

Listed in a directory as giving out clothing, including clothing for job interviews.

Address: 145 Essex Street, Haverhill

Phone: 978-373-1971

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

A free clothes closet and food pantry for Northern Essex Community College students on the Haverhill campus.

Open Hearts Ministries

Haverhill

A church ministry with a free clothing room where people can take a few items, plus a Sunday meal at First Baptist Church.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. James Conference

Haverhill

Parish volunteers who help Haverhill residents behind on rent or utilities. It also runs a diaper bank.

Address: 31 Eastland Terrace, Haverhill

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

Low-cost clothing and household goods, with prices for guests adjusted to income and free vouchers for people facing an emergency such as a fire.

Phone: 978-557-5449

Uncommon Threads

Lawrence

Gives women referred by partner agencies a styling session and outfits for work and daily life. Its resale shop, Uncommon Closet, helps pay for the program.

Address: 60 Island Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-219-9559

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Community Service Inc. (Newburyport)

Newburyport

A directory says it may provide used clothing and household items, plus holiday gifts and meals for children in need.

Phone: 978-465-7562

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

Parish volunteers who help Newburyport and Newbury residents with basic needs such as food, clothing, rent and utility bills.

Phone: 978-518-0728

Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank

Merrimack Valley

Collects diapers and gives them to families through partner nonprofits and social service agencies.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Community Giving Tree

Merrimack Valley

Collects children's clothing, baby equipment, diapers and other essentials and passes them to families through social workers at partner agencies. It is not open to walk-ins.

Address: 572B Main Street, West Boxford; 60 Island Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-769-5056

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Mission of Deeds

Merrimack Valley

A furniture bank in Reading that gives free beds, furniture and household items to people referred by a helping agency. Clients bring their own transportation.

Address: 6 Chapin Avenue, Reading

Phone: 781-944-9797

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Pregnancy Care Center of the Merrimack Valley

Merrimack Valley

A pregnancy center that an older listing says gave out maternity and baby clothing, diapers, toiletries and baby furniture.

Address: 107 Merrimack Street, Haverhill

Phone: 978-373-5700

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Project Home Again

Merrimack Valley

Gives free furniture, household goods and small appliances to low-income families referred by social workers.

Address: 123 Tewksbury Street, Andover

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

A Haverhill thrift store whose sales fund free clothing for people referred by local agencies, including winter coats for older adults.

Phone: 978-521-5575

Children's Orchard (Amesbury)

Amesbury

A resale shop for children's clothing in downtown Amesbury.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Cobweb Consignment & Gifts

Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, North Andover and West Newbury

A consignment shop in Salem, N.H., about 4 miles from Methuen, listed as selling furniture, lighting and collectibles.

Address: 385 South Broadway, Suite C, Salem, N.H.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, North Andover and West Newbury

A volunteer-run shop in Hampstead, N.H., about 9 miles from Haverhill, selling low-priced used clothing and household items to support the Hampstead Public Library.

Full Moon's Vintage Village

Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

A vintage and antiques shop with many dealers on Lafayette Road in Hampton, N.H., about 7 miles from Salisbury.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, North Andover and West Newbury

A Goodwill thrift store and donation center in Salem, N.H., about 4 miles from Methuen. Sales support Goodwill's job-training programs.

Phone: 603-898-3800

Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

Goodwill thrift stores with donation drop-off in Seabrook, N.H., about 4 miles from Salisbury, and Hudson, N.H., about 13 miles from Methuen. The Hudson store also has an outlet that sells goods by the pound.

Hampton United Methodist Church rummage sales

Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

Rummage sales each spring and fall with clothing, toys, books, furniture and household items, in Hampton, N.H., about 7 miles from Salisbury.

Address: 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton, N.H.

Phone: 603-926-2702

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

New Beginnings Furniture Consignment

Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, North Andover and West Newbury

A furniture consignment store in Salem, N.H., about 4 miles from Methuen.

Address: 282 Main Street, Salem, N.H.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, North Andover and West Newbury

A Salvation Army thrift store and donation center on Cluff Road in Salem, N.H., about 4 miles from Methuen.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Simply Chic

Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

Listed in a directory as a secondhand clothing store in Kingston, N.H., about 8 miles from Merrimac.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Amesbury, Merrimac, Newburyport and Salisbury

A nonprofit thrift shop in Stratham, N.H., about 11 miles from Amesbury, that gives its proceeds as grants to small local charities.

Phone: 603-686-5313

Andover

A volunteer-run shop at Christ Church selling donated clothing and household goods at low prices. Proceeds support the church and its outreach.

Chic Consignment

Andover

A consignment shop selling women's pre-owned clothing and accessories.

Address: 44 Main Street, Andover

Phone: 978-474-1755

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Kerry's Closet & Used Furniture

Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

A consignment and used furniture store in Pelham, N.H., about 7 miles from Methuen, that also takes clothing seasonally.

Address: 95 Bridge Street, Pelham, N.H.

Phone: 603-932-4780

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

A community thrift store in Pelham, N.H., about 7 miles from Methuen, run by volunteers from the Pelham Council on Aging.

Phone: 603-635-3800

Peace Love Thrift

Georgetown

An independent secondhand shop where most items cost $5 or less.

Address: 22 East Main Street, Georgetown

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

A drop-in café in Haverhill's Acre neighborhood with free meals, clothing, showers and English classes. It also runs a food pantry and a thrift store.

Phone: 978-372-3336

Haverhill, Lawrence and Methuen

A consignment shop in Derry, N.H., about 13 miles from Methuen, selling clothing for all ages, furniture and household items.

Phone: 603-437-7283

Marion Gerrish Community Center Thrift Shop

Haverhill, Lawrence and Methuen

A thrift shop in Derry, N.H., about 13 miles from Methuen, selling clothing, housewares, small furniture, books and children's items to support the community center.

Address: 39 West Broadway, Derry, N.H.

Phone: 603-434-8866

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

A Salvation Army thrift store and donation center. Sales fund Salvation Army programs.

Lawrence

Low-cost clothing and household goods, with prices for guests adjusted to income and free vouchers for people facing an emergency such as a fire.

Phone: 978-557-5449

Purrfect Thrift

Lawrence and Methuen

A for-profit thrift store in Hudson, N.H., about 13 miles from Methuen, that gives part of its proceeds to Happy Tails Pet Rescue.

Address: 30 Lowell Road, Hudson, N.H.

Phone: 603-402-1296

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Uncommon Threads

Lawrence

Gives women referred by partner agencies a styling session and outfits for work and daily life. Its resale shop, Uncommon Closet, helps pay for the program.

Address: 60 Island Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-219-9559

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Methuen

A thrift shop run by St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, N.H., about 14 miles from Methuen. It also gives free goods to people referred by partner agencies.

Phone: 603-883-2850

Lucky Dog Thrift Shop

Methuen

A nonprofit resale shop in Nashua, N.H., about 14 miles from Methuen, whose proceeds support animal care and humane education.

Phone: 603-882-3647

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Mother & Child Clothing & Gifts

Methuen

A new and consignment clothing store for babies, children and adults in Nashua, N.H., about 14 miles from Methuen.

Address: 650 Amherst Street, Unit 16, Nashua, N.H.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

My Kids Closet

Methuen

A children's consignment store selling clothing, shoes, bedding and toys in Nashua, N.H., about 14 miles from Methuen.

Address: 427 Amherst Street, Nashua, N.H.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Pickers Discount & Thrift

Methuen

A discount secondhand store in Londonderry, N.H., about 13 miles from Methuen, selling furniture, clothing, tools and home decor.

Address: 2 Commercial Lane, Suite 1, Londonderry, N.H.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Methuen

A large for-profit thrift store in Nashua, N.H., about 14 miles from Methuen. Donations made there benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of New England.

Phone: 603-888-0409

Belleville Congregational Church Thrift Shop

Newburyport

A church-run thrift shop in Newburyport.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

A used-book sale held each spring and fall by the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library.

Modern Millie (Newburyport)

Newburyport

A women's clothing shop that has sold vintage and consignment clothing and now mainly sells new vintage-style clothing.

Address: 41 Pleasant Street, Newburyport

Phone: 978-961-1569

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Oldies Marketplace

Newburyport

A large waterfront warehouse market selling antiques, vintage items and used household goods.

Phone: 978-465-0643

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Consignment Bridal & Prom

North Andover

A consignment shop for bridal and prom wear.

Address: 350 Willow Street, North Andover

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

North Andover Thrift Shop

North Andover

A thrift shop in North Andover.

Address: 172 Sutton Street, North Andover

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Second Hand Rose On Main

North Andover

A secondhand shop in North Andover.

Address: 141 Main Street, North Andover

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Share the Love Consignment

North Andover

A consignment shop selling gently used clothing, accessories and home goods. It takes consignments by appointment.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lighthouse Thrift Store

Salisbury

A thrift store, formerly Leeward Light, selling donated clothing and household goods. It works with the First Parish Newbury Food Pantry.

Address: 126 Bridge Road, Salisbury

Phone: 978-465-1141

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

ReBorn Thrift Boutique

Salisbury

A privately owned resale shop selling new, preowned and vintage clothing, jewelry, home decor and collectibles.

Address: 10 Elm Street, Salisbury

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Lawrence

Merrimack Valley

A home-goods resale store run by Essex County Habitat for Humanity, with sales supporting its housing work. Volunteers help in the store.

Address: 647 Andover Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Main Street Vintage

Merrimack Valley

A vintage shop with several dealers in Atkinson, N.H., about 6 miles from Haverhill.

Address: 3 Main Street, Unit 2B, Atkinson, N.H.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

A Haverhill thrift store whose sales fund free clothing for people referred by local agencies, including winter coats for older adults.

Phone: 978-521-5575

Merrimack Valley

A large for-profit thrift store in Plaistow, N.H., about 4 miles from Haverhill. Donations made there benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of New England.

Phone: 603-378-0368

Time Capsule Antiques & More

Merrimack Valley

An antiques and collectibles shop with several dealers in Plaistow, N.H., about 4 miles from Haverhill.

Address: 23 Plaistow Road, Plaistow, N.H.

Phone: 603-974-7126

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Boxford and Georgetown

A North Shore domestic abuse agency with a 24-hour hotline, advocacy, legal help and services for children. Its service area includes Boxford and Georgetown.

Phone: 1-800-547-1649

Haverhill and Lawrence

Free, confidential support for survivors of domestic violence, including a 24-hour hotline, advocacy, counseling and support groups, plus court advocates who help with restraining orders.

Phone: 844-372-9922

Essex Children's Advocacy Center

Merrimack Valley

Coordinates the response to reports of child abuse in Essex County and connects children and families with services.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Essex County CASA

Merrimack Valley

Court-appointed volunteer advocates for children in foster care, run by Family Services of the Merrimack Valley.

Phone: 978-327-6600

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Free, confidential help for adults and children affected by domestic violence, with a 24-hour hotline.

Phone: 978-388-1888

Merrimack Valley

Advocacy and crisis help for children affected by abuse and their families, reached through a 24-hour line.

Phone: 877-509-9922

Merrimack Valley

Confidential emergency shelter for people fleeing domestic violence.

Merrimack Valley

Transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence.

Merrimack Valley

Help for survivors of sexual assault and their supporters, including a 24-hour confidential hotline, advocacy and support groups.

Phone: 877-509-9922

SafeLink domestic violence hotline

Statewide

A statewide 24-hour hotline that connects people experiencing intimate partner violence with shelters and local programs.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Eliot Community Behavioral Health Center

Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill and Newburyport

The state-designated community behavioral health center for its area, offering mental health and substance use services.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Link House

Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury

Residential substance use recovery programs in the Newburyport area, with recovery coaching and support after discharge.

Address: 37 Washington Street, Newburyport

Phone: 978-462-7341

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Amesbury, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Merrimac, Methuen, Newburyport, North Andover and Salisbury

Free online support groups for people living with mental health conditions and, separately, for their family and friends.

Phone: 978-361-3922

Amesbury

A city-run coalition that brings teens and adults together to prevent youth substance use, with youth councils at Amesbury's schools.

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

The state-designated community behavioral health center for Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover, offering mental health and substance use services.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

NAMI Greater Lowell

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

The local NAMI affiliate for its area, offering mental health support and education for individuals and families.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

NAMI Greater North Shore

Andover, Lawrence and Methuen

The local NAMI affiliate for its area, offering mental health support and education.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Boxford

Youth programs, substance use prevention and parent education for families in Boxford, Topsfield and Middleton.

Phone: 978-887-6512

Haverhill Clubhouse

Haverhill

A clubhouse run by Vinfen for adults with serious mental illness, with work-focused day programs, job support and social activities.

Address: 100 Locust Street, Haverhill

Phone: 978-521-6957

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

PEACE Project

Haverhill

A Haverhill program in which EMS responders leave naloxone (Narcan) kits with people at risk of overdose or their caregivers.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

A peer recovery support center in a drug- and alcohol-free space, run by Riverbend.

UTEC youth centers in Haverhill and Lawrence

Haverhill and Lawrence

Outreach, paid work experience, education and job programs, and counseling for young adults affected by violence or incarceration.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center HIV and harm reduction program

Lawrence

Free, confidential testing for HIV, sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis.

Address: 100 Water Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

A peer-run recovery center for adults in recovery from substance use, with support groups, social activities and computers.

Phone: 978-655-3674

North Andover Youth & Recreation Services

North Andover

Recreation, outdoor adventure, support groups, mentoring and counseling for young people and families at the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center.

Care Dimensions grief support

Merrimack Valley

Free grief support groups and workshops, including groups for bereaved parents and for children and teens.

Phone: 855-774-5100

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Free grief support groups open to the public, including groups for people who lost a spouse or partner.

Phone: 978-552-4510

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse Project

Merrimack Valley

A substance use prevention group that has held community meetings at Greater Lawrence Technical School.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Peer support, support groups and trainings for people recovering from mental health challenges, addiction or trauma. Most groups are free and need no registration.

Phone: 978-687-4288

Samaritans of Merrimack Valley

Merrimack Valley

A volunteer crisis helpline, support groups for people who lost someone to suicide, and suicide prevention trainings, run by Family Services of the Merrimack Valley.

Address: 430 North Canal Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-327-6671

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

NAMI Massachusetts COMPASS helpline

Statewide

The statewide NAMI organization, which runs the COMPASS mental health resource helpline and free education courses for families.

Phone: 617-580-8541

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Statewide

A state map of syringe service programs, which offer free sterile supplies, safe disposal and links to testing and naloxone (Narcan).

Amesbury

A parent group that shares information about special education and works with Amesbury Public Schools on services for students with disabilities.

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

A council of parents of students with disabilities that advises the technical school on special education, meeting monthly from September through June.

Phone: 978-686-0194

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Andover and Haverhill

Sports training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities, including bowling and swimming in Haverhill.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Georgetown

A parent council for families of Georgetown students with disabilities, with meetings, workshops on rights and community events.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury

A parent council that gives families of Pentucket Regional students with disabilities information and training and works with the district on special education.

Haverhill

A volunteer parent council that offers families of Haverhill students with disabilities support, information and training on their rights.

Lawrence

A volunteer parent council that advises Lawrence Public Schools on special education and encourages parents to advocate for their children.

Newburyport

A parent council that advises the Newburyport School Committee on special education and offers families information, training and support.

North Andover

A parent council that helps families of North Andover students navigate special education, including presentations on basic rights.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Salisbury

The Triton Regional School District's special education parent council, which supports families of students with disabilities.

Merrimack Valley

Support for people caring for an older relative or someone with dementia, including counseling, support groups, education and help paying for respite care. It also helps grandparents raising grandchildren.

Merrimack Valley

Free monthly markets with fresh produce and shelf-stable food. The Lawrence market is open to all ages, and the Haverhill market is for enrolled residents 60 and older or adults with disabilities.

Merrimack Valley

Independent living services for Deaf, late-deafened and hard of hearing adults, including skills training, peer mentoring and advocacy.

Phone: 617-505-4823

Merrimack Valley

Therapeutic horseback riding in Andover for children and adults with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities, with scholarships available.

Phone: 978-475-4056

Merrimack Valley

Programs for blind and visually impaired children, teens and adults, including social groups, braille lessons, assistive technology training and a radio reading service. It is based in Lowell.

Phone: 978-454-5704

Merrimack Valley

Connects families of people with autism to services and runs parent support groups and family events. It is part of Northeast Arc in Danvers.

Merrimack Valley

A monthly support group, led by a parent, for parents of children with profound autism. Childcare is available if requested when registering.

Merrimack Valley

A center for independent living, run by and for people with disabilities, offering information, advocacy, skills training, peer counseling and help moving out of nursing homes.

Phone: 978-687-4288

Merrimack Valley

Day programs, job services and recreation for adults with developmental disabilities, based in Haverhill and Newburyport.

Merrimack Valley

Advocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, including referrals, support groups, workshops and recreation.

Phone: 978-373-0552

Andover

A free, volunteer-led English conversation group for adults with intermediate English. Registration is required.

Phone: 978-623-8400

Haverhill

A drop-in café in Haverhill's Acre neighborhood with free meals, clothing, showers and English classes. It also runs a food pantry and a thrift store.

Phone: 978-372-3336

Haverhill

Free English classes for speakers of other languages and HiSET high school equivalency preparation, mainly for the Greater Haverhill area.

Phone: 978-373-1971

Haverhill

An informal evening group where English learners practice speaking. The library also lists local English, high school equivalency and citizenship classes.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

Free evening English classes for parents of Haverhill students, with homework help for their children.

Phone: 978-219-4159

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

MakeIT Haverhill English and computer classes

Haverhill

Evening English classes for adults and free computer classes taught in English and Spanish.

Phone: 978-377-0187

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill and Lawrence

Free English classes, HiSET and GED preparation, adult basic education and digital literacy at the college's Haverhill and Lawrence campuses.

Center for Bilingual Services

Lawrence

Listed in 2019 as offering citizenship classes, English classes for work, and translation and interpretation.

Address: 60 Island Street, Unit 100, Lawrence

Phone: 978-397-2410

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

English classes, digital literacy courses and citizenship information sessions from the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council.

International Institute of Greater Lawrence

Lawrence

English and citizenship classes and help applying for citizenship.

Address: 125 Amesbury Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-687-0981

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lazarus House work preparation and English classes

Lawrence

Job training, including a culinary program, combined with English classes, followed by internships and mentoring.

Address: 412 Hampshire Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Legal Justice Access

Lawrence

A nonprofit that a directory lists as handling immigration cases, including work permits, green cards, citizenship and immigration court.

Address: 60 Island Street, Suite 105, Lawrence

Phone: 857-264-2381

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

A Lawrence family center that has offered English classes, citizenship preparation and computer classes for adults.

Lawrence

English and citizenship classes and help through the naturalization process, plus outreach to Chinese, Vietnamese and Cambodian older residents.

Phone: 978-683-7316

Lawrence

English classes in the morning, afternoon and evening, in person and online, plus citizenship test preparation and nursing assistant training.

Phone: 978-682-6441

Lawrence

Job training, HiSET classes and mentoring for young adults, based in Lowell with programs in Lawrence.

Methuen

Free one-on-one tutoring at the Nevins Library or online for adults improving their English reading, writing and conversation.

Phone: 978-686-4080

Methuen

Adult classes in English, math and digital skills, run by Methuen Public Schools.

Phone: 978-722-6066

Newburyport Adult and Community Education English classes

Newburyport

Beginning and intermediate English classes for adults, with a placement assessment. A fee applies.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Helps refugees resettle and offers job placement, English classes, case management and citizenship help. It is based in Lowell.

Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury

Emergency help with rent, utility and medical bills for residents of its service area, who need to show proof of residency. Funds are limited.

Phone: 978-463-8801

St. Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Family Conference

Amesbury and Salisbury

Parish volunteers who help low-income Amesbury and Salisbury residents with rent, utilities, furniture, food and other urgent needs.

Phone: 978-388-0330

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Andover Senior Center free tax preparation

Andover

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers prepare tax returns for free during tax season, by appointment through the senior center.

Phone: 978-623-8320

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Georgetown

Free tax return preparation by volunteers at the Georgetown Senior Community Center during tax season.

Phone: 978-352-5726

Haverhill Citizen Center free tax preparation

Haverhill

Free tax return preparation by a volunteer tax professional, by appointment during tax season.

Address: 10 Welcome Street, Haverhill

Phone: 978-374-2390

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. James Conference

Haverhill

Parish volunteers who help Haverhill residents behind on rent or utilities. It also runs a diaper bank.

Address: 31 Eastland Terrace, Haverhill

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

ACT Lawrence

Lawrence

Housing counseling and first-time homebuyer education, including a course with one-on-one counseling.

Address: 15 Union Street, Lawrence

Phone: 978-685-6274

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Bread & Roses Housing

Lawrence and North Andover

A community land trust that builds or renovates homes and sells them at reduced cost to lower-income first-time buyers.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

Free tax return preparation by IRS-certified volunteers during tax season for people with low to moderate incomes.

Phone: 978-620-4752

Lawrence

Financial coaching, homebuyer education, rental counseling, and savings and credit-building programs.

Newburyport Council on Aging tax help

Newburyport

Free AARP Tax-Aide preparation of simple tax returns through the Council on Aging.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

Parish volunteers who help Newburyport and Newbury residents with basic needs such as food, clothing, rent and utility bills.

Phone: 978-518-0728

St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Michael Conference

North Andover

Parish volunteers who hold a yearly walk to raise money for North Andover residents facing financial hardship.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Mill Cities Community Investments

Merrimack Valley

A community lender that makes loans for homes, small businesses and property development, with education and counseling.

Address: 50 Island Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Statewide

A statewide list of free tax preparation sites run by Community Action agencies.

Nationwide

Free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers, focused on people over 50 with low to moderate incomes. AARP membership is not required.

Phone: 1-888-227-7669

Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury

After-school and summer programs for ages 6 to 18, including arts, music, cooking and a teen room. The club says no child is turned away for inability to pay.

Phone: 978-462-7003

Amesbury

A city-run coalition that brings teens and adults together to prevent youth substance use, with youth councils at Amesbury's schools.

Andover

Raises money for Andover Youth Services and the Cormier Youth Center, which runs sports, mentoring and other programs for middle and high school students.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

A YMCA with branches in Andover and North Andover, Lawrence and Methuen offering child care, after-school programs, swim lessons and camps.

Boxford Athletic Association

Boxford

Youth baseball, basketball and soccer leagues for Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Boxford

Youth programs, substance use prevention and parent education for families in Boxford, Topsfield and Middleton.

Phone: 978-887-6512

Georgetown

After-school hangouts, crafts, games and summer reading for teens.

Phone: 978-352-5728

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Pentucket Youth Football Club

Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury

Youth football and cheer for children from Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac and West Newbury.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

After-school programs with homework help and meals, a free summer learning program, teen clubs and youth sports.

Girls Inc. of Greater Haverhill

Haverhill

After-school and summer camp programs for girls.

Address: 7 William Street, Haverhill

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

UTEC youth centers in Haverhill and Lawrence

Haverhill and Lawrence

Outreach, paid work experience, education and job programs, and counseling for young adults affected by violence or incarceration.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

Free summer writing and arts workshops for Lawrence students, run by Phillips Academy. Students apply through their schools.

Lawrence

After-school homework space, a daily supper, sports, a teen center and college and career help for young people ages 7 to 18.

Phone: 978-683-2747

Lawrence

An art and social justice group for young people of color, with paid art apprenticeships and a summer art program for high school students.

Lawrence

Art classes and workshops for children and teens, with supplies included. Lawrence residents under 18 get a large discount, and tuition help is available.

Phone: 978-685-2343

Lawrence

Paid part-time jobs for Lawrence high school students working on parks, gardens, farms and rivers.

Phone: 978-974-0770

Lawrence

A youth arts program of Lawrence CommunityWorks with dance, music production, creative writing, visual arts and STEM.

Lawrence

Job training, HiSET classes and mentoring for young adults, based in Lowell with programs in Lawrence.

Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc.

Methuen

Neighborhood youth programs, including an after-school homework center and summer jobs for young people.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Methuen Youth and Community Center

Methuen

A youth and community center with year-round programs and career and learning opportunities for young people.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

Programs and a teen space with a young adult librarian for ages 11 to 17.

Newburyport Youth Services

Newburyport

A city department that offers recreation and social services for Newburyport children and families.

Phone: 978-465-4434

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

Outdoor youth theater and arts workshops each summer at Maudslay State Park, with scholarships available.

Newburyport

An after-school program for children in kindergarten through grade 3 at Bresnahan Elementary, plus swim lessons.

Phone: 978-465-9922

North Andover Youth & Recreation Services

North Andover

Recreation, outdoor adventure, support groups, mentoring and counseling for young people and families at the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center.

Triton Hangout

Salisbury

A free after-school drop-in space for Triton Regional students, with a late bus home.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

One-to-one mentoring that matches young people with adult volunteers.

Merrimack Valley

A mentoring program from Family Services of the Merrimack Valley that pairs children ages 6 to 14 with adult volunteers for at least a year.

Care Dimensions grief support

Merrimack Valley

Free grief support groups and workshops, including groups for bereaved parents and for children and teens.

Phone: 855-774-5100

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

The regional Girl Scout council, which helps families find a local troop. Financial help with fees is available.

Phone: 844-306-4736

Merrimack Valley

Programs for blind and visually impaired children, teens and adults, including social groups, braille lessons, assistive technology training and a radio reading service. It is based in Lowell.

Phone: 978-454-5704

Merrimack Valley

The regional Scouting America council for Cub Scout packs, Scouts BSA troops and other youth groups.

Lawrence

Free pet food and supplies, low-cost spay, neuter and vaccine clinics, and rides to vet appointments for Lawrence residents' pets.

Phone: 617-500-1610

Purrfect Thrift

Lawrence and Methuen

A for-profit thrift store in Hudson, N.H., about 13 miles from Methuen, that gives part of its proceeds to Happy Tails Pet Rescue.

Address: 30 Lowell Road, Hudson, N.H.

Phone: 603-402-1296

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lucky Dog Thrift Shop

Methuen

A nonprofit resale shop in Nashua, N.H., about 14 miles from Methuen, whose proceeds support animal care and humane education.

Phone: 603-882-3647

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley

Merrimack Valley

An animal rescue group named on a list of Merrimack Valley rescues.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Essex County Pet Pantry

Merrimack Valley

A volunteer-run pantry that gives pet food, litter and basic supplies to Essex County families in financial hardship.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

A volunteer-run dog rescue that keeps dogs in foster homes until they are adopted. Adoption fees apply.

Merrimack Valley

A no-kill cat shelter and adoption center in Salisbury that also runs foster care and helps with vet bills.

Merrimack Valley

A low-cost mobile spay and neuter clinic for cats, with vaccines and a microchip included. Financial help is available for those who qualify.

Merrimack Valley

An animal shelter and adoption center in Methuen for pets and farm animals, including horses.

Merrimack Valley

Reduced-cost spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats of owners with low incomes. People enrolled in programs such as SNAP, WIC or fuel assistance qualify automatically.

PAWS New England

Merrimack Valley

A volunteer-run dog rescue that places dogs from high-kill shelters with foster homes and adopters in New England.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Rescue Inc

Merrimack Valley

A licensed dog rescue that takes in local dogs and dogs from the South, cares for them and finds them homes.

Phone: 978-325-0131

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Statewide

A list of food pantries around the state that also give out pet food.

Amesbury Rotary Club

Amesbury

A Rotary service club, with a membership option that has fewer meetings and lower dues.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Amesbury, Newburyport, Salisbury and West Newbury

A volunteer-run group that helps older members keep living at home, with rides, household help and other support from neighbors.

Phone: 978-206-1821

Andover

An all-volunteer land trust that cares for conservation land and trails in Andover, with volunteer trail and stewardship work.

Andover, Lawrence, Methuen and North Andover

A service club that sponsors high school Key Clubs, gives scholarships and raises money for local children.

Rotary Club of Andover

Andover

A service club whose yearly Citizens Who Care gala honors local people.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Boxford Trails Association and Boxford Open Land Trust

Boxford

All-volunteer groups that protect open land and wildlife habitat in Boxford and keep its trails open to the public.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Parker River Clean Water Association

Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Newburyport and West Newbury

Works to protect and restore the Parker River and Plum Island Sound watersheds and keeps trails along Newburyport's Little River.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

AHEPA-Haverhill Foundation

Haverhill

A small local foundation that gives yearly grants to Haverhill nonprofits.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Greater Haverhill Foundation

Haverhill

A civic organization that works to promote community welfare in the Haverhill area.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Griffin White Foundation

Haverhill

A private foundation that gives grants for services to older adults and to nonprofits serving them in Greater Haverhill.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Haverhill

A city-run volunteer cleanup of the Merrimack River shoreline, first held in September 2025.

Kiwanis Clubs of Methuen and Haverhill

Haverhill and Methuen

Local Kiwanis service clubs that do community service and fundraising.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Rotary Club of Haverhill

Haverhill

A service club that raises money, including at a yearly Veterans Day breakfast, and gives grants to local nonprofits.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Lawrence

Volunteer park cleanups, farm and community garden work, and river cleanups, for individuals and groups.

Phone: 978-974-0770

Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Newburyport

A nonprofit that supports the refuge on Plum Island. Volunteers greet visitors, lead tours, maintain trails and remove invasive plants.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Great Marsh Coalition

Newburyport and Salisbury

A partnership of conservation groups working to protect the Great Marsh.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Newburyport

A nature center on the Great Marsh that trains volunteers to help with field trips and public programs.

Newburyport Lions Club

Newburyport

A service club that has served a Thanksgiving dinner for older adults for more than 30 years.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Northern Essex Elder Transportation

Newburyport

Volunteer drivers who give older adults free rides to medical appointments.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

North Andover Rotary Club

North Andover

A service club that raises money for local nonprofits, including through a yearly photo calendar.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Michael Conference

North Andover

Parish volunteers who hold a yearly walk to raise money for North Andover residents facing financial hardship.

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

West Newbury

Protects public access to trails in six towns, including West Newbury, and holds volunteer trail work days.

Merrimack Valley

Volunteers deliver meals to homebound older adults and people with disabilities and check in on them. Drivers need a car and a background check.

Phone: 978-651-3114

Merrimack Valley

One-to-one mentoring that matches young people with adult volunteers.

Merrimack Valley

A mentoring program from Family Services of the Merrimack Valley that pairs children ages 6 to 14 with adult volunteers for at least a year.

Essex County CASA

Merrimack Valley

Court-appointed volunteer advocates for children in foster care, run by Family Services of the Merrimack Valley.

Phone: 978-327-6600

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

A community foundation that gives grants to Essex County nonprofits and helps people set up charitable funds.

Merrimack Valley

A land trust that protects open space across Essex County. Volunteers monitor properties, maintain trails and help with stewardship projects.

Phone: 978-768-7241

Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Lawrence

Merrimack Valley

A home-goods resale store run by Essex County Habitat for Humanity, with sales supporting its housing work. Volunteers help in the store.

Address: 647 Andover Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

A watershed group that organizes volunteer cleanups along the Merrimack River and its tributaries.

Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity

Merrimack Valley

Builds affordable homes for first-time buyers with volunteer crews, including a program for veterans.

Address: 60 Island Street, Lawrence

Found in news reports or directories and not yet confirmed with the organization. Call or check before you go.

Merrimack Valley

Raises money for local nonprofits and matches individuals, teens and company teams with volunteer work.