Directory
Food & Housing
Citizen’s Inn / Haven From Hunger
Food pantry, community meals, SNAP benefits, and resource center.
Food Pantry Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 10:30 AM–2:30 PM; Thursdays 12:30–2:30 PM and 6–7 PM
Phone: 978-531-9951 / 978-531-1530
Address: 71 Wallis Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: https://citizensinn.org
Email: [email protected]
Food Pantry Form: https://citizensinn.org/pantry-form
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School
Food and community assistance services.
Phone: 978-762-0208
Website: https://essexnorthshore.org
Salem Pantry
Market and pop-up in Salem, MA with locally sourced groceries.
Phone: 978-552-3954
Website: https://thesalempantry.org
No Child Goes Hungry in Peabody
Nutritious meals and snacks for children over weekends and breaks, free of charge.
Address: 52 Ellsworth Road, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: https://nochildgoeshungryinpeabody.org/
HomeBase
Flexible housing assistance for homeless families in Massachusetts who are eligible for Emergency Assistance.
Phone: 1(877) 211-6277 (call 24/7, free and confidential, interpreters available)
Website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/homebase
Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs (CHAMP)
Apply for state-aided public housing and state-funded rental vouchers.
Phone: 978-531-1938 (Peabody Housing Authority)
Address: 75-81 Central St, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: https://publichousingapplication.ocd.state.ma.us
North Shore Community Development Coalition (CDC)
Community development projects, affordable housing, and neighborhood engagement.
Phone: 978-745-8071
Address: 96 Lafayette St, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA 01970
Website: https://northshorecdc.org
North Shore Community Action Program (NSCAP)
Education/ESL classes, training programs, housing/homelessness prevention, energy assistance, and more.
Phone: (978) 531-0767
Address: Rear Foster Street, Building 13, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: https://nscap.org
For energy assistance: [email protected]
Childcare & Education
Catholic Charities
Preschool and afterschool programs.
Phone: 978-532-3600
Website: https://ccab.org
Childcare Circuit
Assistance with finding childcare or early childhood options.
Phone: 978-686-4288 / 978-686-4978
Website: https://thecommunitygroupinc.org/child-care-circuit
For Kids Only (FKO)
K-5 after-school, vacation, and summer breaks.
Phone: 978-998-2345 (or call your child's school)
Website: https://fkoafterschool.org
Jovel Early Education Center
Early childhood education.
Phone: 781-842-2930
Website: https://jovelearlyeducationcenter.com
Northeast ARC
Offers a wide variety of programs, including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services
Phone: (855) 696-3272
Website: https://ne-arc.org/
Pathways for Children
Children's services, including preschool, after-school, and vacation care (up to 5th grade).
Phone: 978-281-2400
Website: https://pw4c.org
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Career and Technical Education Program
Programs in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Electronics, Medical Assisting, and Criminal Justice.
Phone: 978-531-1600
Website: https://peabody.k12.ma.us/programs/career-technical-education/
Health & Mental Health
Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC)
Food pantry, immigrant outreach, mobile market, school-based health and medical clinics.
Phone: 978-531-1530
Website: https://lynnchc.org
North Shore Community Health – Peabody
Healthcare clinic and community health services. Accepts MassHealth and serves multilingual populations.
Phone: 978-532-4903
Address: 89 Foster Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: https://www.communitycarecooperative.org/
WIC Peabody Family Health Center
Nutrition program providing healthy foods, education, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Phone: 978-531-0871
Address: 85 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/women-infants-children-nutrition-program
Eliot Community Human Services
Mental health services.
Phone: 978-331-0662
Website: https://eliotchs.org
Embrace Pathways
Mental health services at PVMHS, Higgins Middle, & Welch Elementary.
Phone: Contact your school dean or guidance counselor to request a referral
Website: https://embracepathways.com
HAWC
Resources for women experiencing domestic violence.
Phone: 800-799-7233
Website: https://hawcdv.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater North Shore
Support and education for individuals and families dealing with mental illness; support groups and advocacy.
Phone: Info Line: 617-984-0504 | Crisis Line: 833-773-2445
Address: 33 Bartlett St, Beverly, MA 01915
Website: https://namigreaternorthshore.org
Legal & Advocacy
Northeast Legal Aid
Representation for housing and small businesses.
Phone: 978-458-1465
Website: https://northeastlegalaid.org
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
Non-profit advocacy removing barriers to education.
Phone: 617-357-8431
Website: https://massadvocates.org
Faith-Based Services
Calvary Baptist Church
Faith-based community services and programs.
Phone: 978-531-0914
Website: https://cbcpeabody.org
Community Covenant Church
Faith-based community services and programs.
Phone: 978-535-5321
Website: https://communitycovenantlive.org
St. Anne’s Parish
Faith-based community services and programs.
Phone: 978-531-9625
Website: https://Catholic-Church.org
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Community
Faith-based community services and programs.
Phone: 978-804-2250
Website: https://stclarepeabody.org
Government & Community
Office of Congressman Seth Moulton
Engages with constituents to learn their needs and interests.
Phone: 978-531-1669
Website: https://moulton.house.gov
Peabody Public Schools Central Office
Assistance with Aspen, school registrations, and more.
Phone: 978-531-1600
Website: https://peabody.k12.ma.us
Peabody Council on Aging
Services for seniors include transportation, social services, health insurance assistance, and a resource library.
Phone: 978-531-2254
Address: 79 Central Street, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: https://peabodycoa.org
Peabody Public Health Department
Promotes the health and well-being of all Peabody residents.
Phone: 978-352-2811
Website: https://www.peabody-ma.gov/health.html
Peabody United Community Resources
Directory of municipal services and community resources.
Phone: Family Health: 978-532-4903 | Health Dept: 978-538-5926 | Social Services: 978-538-6339 | Council on Aging: 978-531-2254 (see website for additional services)
Website: https://peabody-ma.gov/departments.html
Business & Employment
Centerboard
Supports families and young people through housing, employment, education, and empowerment.
Phone: 781-598-9417
Website: https://centerboard.org
Entrepreneurship for All
Business development resources for all.
Phone: 833-336-7255
Website: https://eforall.org/ma/lynn
New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM)
Employment services, youth programming, vocational training, social services, and cultural programming.
Phone: 781-593-0100
Website: https://naamass.org
Family & Community Engagement
Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE)
Early literacy, childhood development, events, and community resources.
Phone: 978-538-5926
Website: https://cfceofthenorthshore.com
Free at-home preschool (16mo-3yrs) early literacy program: https://www.pcplusofthenorthshore.com/
ELPAC
PPS Multilingual Parent-led engagement with PPS school district officials.
Phone: 978-238-8916
Website: https://peabodyelpac.weebly.com
North Shore Children’s Museum
Weekly programs and events, most free with admission.
Phone: 978-538-5765
Website: https://nschildrensmuseum.org
Peabody Public Library
Public library with community resources.
Phone: 978-921-1304
Website: https://peabodylibrary.org
We Rise (Centerboard Youth Program)
Youth program focused on empowering youth in the Peabody area.
Phone: 781-598-9417
Website: https://centerboard.org
Instagram: https://instagram.com/werisecboard/
