Cash assistance for those who are unable to work due to a physical or mental disability, or are over 65 years old and waiting for SSI payments to begin, or are caring for a child, or who are participating in a Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission program. Contact the DTA Assistance Line at (877) 382-2363.

EveryoneOn is an online platform of resources for affordable internet and devices, searchable by zip code. EveryoneOn partners with internet service providers and device refurbishers that provide low-cost offers to individuals and families who qualify.

F.I.S.H. is a free, all volunteer service that provides no-cost transportation to medical appointments for Marlborough residents whose family or friends cannot assist. This is a program of the Marlborough Council on Aging/Senior Center

Assistance locations: Marlborough Human Services, 255 Main St, Suite 113, Marlborough, MA and at SMOC, 7 Bishop St, Framingham, 1st floor. Contact via Email: hcec@smoc.org or HCEC hotline: 508-872-0765.

The mission of JB Line is to support people primarily in, but not limited to, the Japanese community in New England in solving problems they face in their daily lives by providing them with consultation, giving them needed information, offering them direct support services, or connecting them with other social resources. (781) 296-1800 Japanese / English Support Line – 10am-4pm on weekdays

A federal program that provides free or low-cost phone or Internet service to low-income households through monthly service discount. Can also call Department of Telecommunications and Cable Consumer Hotline for assistance Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at (800) 292-6066

Known commonly as Fuel Assistance, LIHEAP provides eligible households with help in paying a portion of winter heating bills. Contact the Cold Relief Heatline at 1-800-632-8175

Marlborough Community Cupboard has served the community residents since 1992 and in 2011 became a direct service program of the United Way of Tri-County. The Marlborough Community Cupboard continues to be a local organization supporting local residents through care, compassion and quality programs and services. 255 Main St., Marlborough, MA 01752 | 888-811-3291 ext.4902

MCDA administers four primary affordable housing programs: Senior Public Housing, HUD Section 8 Portable Vouchers, Massachusetts Vouchers, and Special Needs Housing: Contact MCDA at (508) 624-6908.

Coordinates programs dedicated to the health, welfare, and quality of life of all community members. Managed through a collaborative partnership with the United Way of Tri-County, they help people access various support programs available through state and federal agencies. 508) 460-3758 255 Main Street, Room 109 Marlborough, MA 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Housing Navigator Massachusetts provides an online platform that aggregates listings of affordable rental properties across the state. The tool is designed to simplify the search process for tenants and housing counselors, making it easier to find suitable housing options. (781) 595-7570

For any Massachusetts resident who, because of temporary financial difficulty, cannot meet a month's energy expense and is not eligible for state or federal energy assistance. Income must fall between 60 and 80 percent of the state's median income levels

Learn how to apply for shelter if you are pregnant or have children under 21 years old. (866) 584-0653

A Service of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Connects seniors and those with disabilities with services in their area.

This program is administered by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Contact the DTA Assistance Line (877) 382-2363

(MWRTA) MetroWest Regional Transit Authority was formed in 2006 by the state legislature to help serve the public transportation needs of the 32-town corridor known as the I-495/MetroWest corridor. 508-935-2222 TTY: 508-935-2242 MART Senior and Disabled Ride Service Dial a Ride: 508-820-4650

Provides short-term financial assistance to individuals and families in temporary crisis who, because they are working and live just above the poverty level, are ineligible for most types of conventional social assistance but who are living one or two lost paychecks away from the kind of financial catastrophe that eventually leads to homelessness. 844) 667-3776

Call or text 1-800-645-8333 Provides information about where to find hot meal programs and food pantries and well information and assistance in applying for Massachusetts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (financial assistance for groceries) Hotline Hours: Mon-Fri - 8am - 7pm and Sat: 10am - 2pm and referrals for other services such as housing and utility help

Hub of housing and shelter services for single adults in Metrowest. Provides a single point of entry into all SMOC's transitional and sober housing for the targeted population. 508-620-2690

WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.