Interfaith Social Services

Interfaith's food pantry is one of the largest emergency food programs in greater boston, distributing 700,000+ meals to south shore residents every year. The food pantry also operates the largest food rescue program on the south shore salvaging 581,470 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 103,020 pads and tampons and 57,500 diapers to the women and children served by our program.

Interfaith Social Services homesafe program has one primary goal - keep families "safe at home". This past year we were able to prevent the tragedy of homelessness for 737 individuals, 286 of whom were children. In addition to preserving tenancy, we were able to prevent basic utility shutoffs for some clients and provided budget counseling for all of the households that we assisted.

Interfaith's new directions counselling center is a safety net for the uninsured and underinsured members of our community who have no place else to turn for help. For 75+ years our clinicians have provided therapy and counselling Services to families, children and individuals in need. In 2023, Interfaith's therapists provided 3,502 therapy sessions to local residents. Most forms of health insurance are accepted, however, the majority of our clients do not have health insurance or they cannot afford the co-pays and deductibles required by their carriers. All clients without insurance are assessed on a sliding-fee-scale based on federal poverty rates. Clients' co-pay amount is tied to their income. To further break down financial barriers to treatment each new client receives their first four counseling sessions for free.

The bureau drawer thrift shop offers low-cost clothing and household goods to the community.