Program areas at Interfaith Social Services
Interfaith's food pantry is one of the largest emergency food programs in greater boston, distributing 800,000+ meals to south shore residents every year. The food pantry also operates the largest food rescue program on the south shore salvaging 439,621 pounds of food this year from local supermarkets. The food pantry's "joy for children" initiatives bring happiness to thousands of disadvantaged local children each year by distributing hundreds of halloween costumes, bunny baskets, holiday gifts, backpacks full of school supplies, and 1,000+ thanksgiving meals each year. The food pantry also distributed 89,500 pads and tampons and 56,300 diapers to the women and children served by our program.
The bureau drawer thrift shop offers low-cost clothing and household goods to the community.
Interfaith's new directions counseling center offers counseling Services on an income-based sliding-fee scale to adults, children, couples and families. The program ensures that area residents can receive treatment for mental illness and addiction regardless of their income or insurance status. Interfaith's therapists provided 3,394 counseling sessions to local residents in need.
Interfaith's homesafe program keeps families "safe at home" instead of facing the tragedy of homelessness. We provide emergency financial assistance to prevent eviction and utility shut offs. Homesafe made awards that helped 479 individuals avoid homelessness, obtain budget counseling, or prevented the loss of a basic utility.