Winthrop Town
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Local offices in Winthrop Town
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Winthrop Housing Authority
9 Golden Drive, Winthrop, MA 02152
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority for help with public housing and rental assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on winthropma.gov
Utilities · City office
Treasurer / Collector
1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152
Help here
- Pay town billsGet help with water and sewer bills, property taxes, vehicle excise taxes, and solid waste fees.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on winthropma.gov
Local office · City office
Winthrop Town Hall
1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit Town Hall to reach town departments and get help with local government services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on winthropma.gov
Older adults · City office
Winthrop Council on Aging / Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center
35 Harvard Street, Winthrop, MA 02152
Help here
- Senior programs and supportOlder residents can get help with transportation to medical visits, legal aid, health insurance, meals, and activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on winthropma.gov
Library · City office
Winthrop Public Library & Museum
2 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152
Help here
- Library and museum servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, get tech help, or attend programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on winthroppubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Winthrop Town
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
The Greater Boston Food Bank
70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD)
178 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1006
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC)
100 Everett Avenue, Unit#14, Chelsea, MA 02150
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Suffolk County
Winthrop Town is in Suffolk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Boston Child Support Metro Regional Office
100 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help starting, enforcing, or changing a child support order.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · State office
EOHHS Chelsea Center Transitional Assistance Office
80 Everett Avenue, 3rd Floor, Chelsea, MA 02150
Help here
- Cash and food benefitsApply for or get help with state cash and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
State office · State office
DTA Jackson Square Transitional Assistance Office
1785 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02119
Help here
- Cash and food benefitsApply for or get help with state cash and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Action for Boston Community Development
178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
Help here
- Community assistanceGet help finding energy assistance and other local services for eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mass.gov
Older adults · City office
Boston Age Strong Commission
1 City Hall Square, Room 271, Boston, MA 02201
Help here
- Older adult servicesBoston residents age 55 and older can get help finding services, benefits, and programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on boston.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Mystic Valley Aging Services
300 Commercial Street, Suite 19, Malden, MA 02148
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop can get help finding support to live independently.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mves.org
Massachusetts programs by kind of help
These are run by Massachusetts and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Mass 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988