Free clothing closets, furniture, and school supplies Essex County Massachusetts.
Free clothes, household goods, beds, furniture, household goods, back to school supplies and more stuff may be available in Essex County. Several non-profit clothing closets, community action agencies, and furniture banks can either provide direct assistance to qualified low income and struggling households. Or the centers may direct qualified residents to local clothing or free furniture banks or thrift stores, where they may be provided a voucher.
The types and amount of items will vary throughout the year. For example, during the winter, items such as Christmas assistance, boots, and winter coats may be offered. During the summer, school supplies and uniforms for the upcoming year may be passed out. There are also work uniforms, household furniture or kitchen supplies as well as other stuff for children (or adults). While not as common, some of the clothing closets may offer financial aid or maybe even free food. The centers in Lowell and Essex County Massachusetts provide some form of assistance to thousands of unemployed, low income, and other families.
Bread and Roses
Address is 58 Newbury Street
Lawrence, Massachusetts, 01840
Phone number: (978) 681-8768
The center can distribute basic needs. This can include supplies including diapers and infant formula as well as general clothing. Free winter coats are offered for senior citizens and kids. Meals are served too.
Community Action, Inc.
This is a leading non-profit in Essex County. They operate from many different offices in the region. They can help meet basic needs and assist with oncoming poverty. Get referrals to clothing closets, government benefits, and agencies that provide Christmas assistance. Other support is offered too. Students can get free books, educational supplies, book bags and other items. Low and moderate income residents and seniors can get help in securing basic resources such as housing, food, and clothing.
- Amesbury Center, 44 Friend Street, Amesbury, Massachusetts, 01913, (978) 388-2570
- Another office is at Town Hall Annex 11 School Street, Amesbury, MA, 01913.
Community Services Haverhill
145 Essex Street
Haverhill, MA, 01832
Call (978) 373-1971
The non-profit provides clothing, access to medical care, food, and information and advocacy for tenants. People seeking a job can get access to a wardrobe for an interview. Students can learn about local programs for free school supplies.
Community Action, Inc. - Drop In Center for the homeless
16 Ashland Street
Haverhill, Massachusetts, 01830
Phone number is (978) 521-4350
Newburyport, Community Service Inc.
PO Box 843
Newburyport, MA, 01950
(978) 465-7562
May have used clothing and practical household items, Christmas gifts and meals to needy children and other aid.
Good Friday Walk
Mailing address - P.O. Box 646
Beverly, Massachusetts, 01915
Dial (978) 927-5847 for hours.
Can help people in the north shore and Essex County with meeting their basic needs, including clothing.
Lazarus House Ministries - Good Shepherd Thrift Store
Location is 412 Hampshire Street
Lawrence, Massachusetts, 01841
Call (978) 686-0441
Low cost or free furniture includes appliances, kitchen tables, dressers, beds, laptops, and much more.
Saint Clare's Thrift Store Lazarus House Ministries
239 South Union Street
Lawrence, MA, 01843
Phone - (978) 557-5449
This location may have free clothes, vouchers, and other items. A focus is on the homeless and families recovering from a disaster, such as a fire at their home. There are DVDs, coffee tables, couches, and other furniture items as well as other free stuff or homes or apartments.
Saint Martin's Thrift Store
Location is 121 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA
Primary phone number is (978) 687-1184
Pettengill House
Address: 13 Lafayette Road
Salisbury, Massachusetts, 01952
Telephone - (978) 463-8801
A non-profit community social service agency providing a number of different assistance programs. This includes emergency assistance and basic needs, such as clothes, winter coats, blankets, and similar items.
Pregnancy Care Center
Helps pregnant women, infants, and single parents. Counseling, formula, diapers, and maternity type clothing may be passed out. There are several centers in Essex County.
- 496 Main Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts, 01830, Call (866) 254-4440 for intake.
- Address is 140 Main Street, Amesbury, MA, 01913, (866) 254-4440
- 11 Hale Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts, 01950, call (866) 254-4440
- 124 Ames Street, Lawrence, MA, 01840, call (866) 254-4440
Salvation Army of Massachusetts
50 Elliott Street
Beverly, Massachusetts, 01915
(978) 922-4522
There are locations in northern Massachusetts and Essex County. They offer numerous resources, including a thrift store, food pantry, and clothing closet. Most hold free back to school supply giveaway for students age kindergarten to high school. Holiday goods may be offered as well to low income families. Continue with Salvation Army assistance programs Essex County.
Si, Se Puede, Inc.
Main address: 675 Essex Street Apartment # 4-1
North Andover, MA, 01845
(978) 685-4074
The organization is a multi-service, non-profit. They run neighborhoods program for the Merrimack Courts Housing Project in the lower Tower Hill area of Lawrence, MA. Education services and basic needs can be provided. The clients are low income youth. Other programs include after school, a Summer Youth Program, and a clothing closet. Shoes, sneakers, notebooks, and other free back to school supply items may be passed out based on donations, including to immigrants and Spanish speakers.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Lynn Thrift Store
11-13 Market Square
Lynn, MA, 01910
Dial (781) 598-6606
They sell low cost items. In some cases, such as a disaster, there may be free furniture or household supplies given out. Beds, furniture, desks, dressers, lamps, computers or TVs, appliances, and more may be given by the parishes.
LEO, or Lynn Economic Opportunity Community Action
Lynn is the largest city in Essex County. They provide financial help for bills as well as free “stuff” in a crisis. Clothes, food, small appliances, furniture, beds for children, medical equipment, coats for kids or senirs, and more items may be offered. More on Lynn Economic Opportunity Community Action.
Project Home Again - Free Furniture Bank
Address is 123 Tewksbury Street
Andover, MA 01810
Call (978)409-1930
They run a free furniture bank for the low income, single moms or dads, and others. Various items may be passed out. This includes beds, kitchen tables, cribs, car seats, and more. There may also be sofas, end tables, pots and pans, appliances, and many other low cost stuff or free furniture items.
Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England
219 East Main St. Suite 100 B
Milford, Massachusetts, 01757
Main number is (888) 479-1900
Operates a clothing and equipment sharing program.
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