The Marshfield Housing Authority offers a variety of supportive services empowering residents to move towards an enriched life. Programs offered can assist in arranging supportive services, increase earning capacity and set you on a path to self-sufficiency.
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Elderly/Disabled & Family Resident Services
The Marshfield Housing Authority offers a multitude of services and support to elderly and/or disabled or families residing at Marshfield Housing Authority. The Resident Services Coordinator, Ellie Eastwood can be reached at 781-834-4333 or email at eeastwood@marshfieldhousing.org.
How Can We Help You?
- Food Bank deliveries
- Meals on wheels
- Blood Pressure Clinics
- Housekeeping
- Food shopping
- Laundry
- Personal care
- MassHealth application assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Help in applying for SNAP & WIC benefits
- Assistance with fuel and utilities programs
- Child care, after school and summer camp programs
- Employment and education workshops/trainings
- Referrals to local community partners for rent assistance
- Budget and credit building workshops
- Health Care – MassHealth applications, renewals, Senior Care Options *(ages 65+)
- Food assistance or home delivered meals/Meals on Wheels *(ages 60+)
- Community programs–Smoking Cessation, Healthy Eating, and Financial Literacy & Assistance
Senior Safety Support
Safety Assurance Call
Sponsored by Plymouth County, Safety Assurance Call is a computerized telephone system that places a call to a participant at a pre-arranged time each day. Calls are received between 6 am and noon. Safety Assurance assists people in maintaining an INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. Whether living alone, managing with a disability or injury, this added support system can enhance security and improve quality of life at home. This is a FREE service with no monthly fees, equipment requirements or special codes to remember. Calls can be received on a home phone or cell phone. The program is available to anybody living in Plymouth County. The call comes in the morning at a time that indicate by the recipient. If away for an extended period of time or just for a day, call the 24-hour number 1-800-622-4300 and alert the SAFETY ASSURANCE office to those plans. To enroll, call 508-830-6256 and/or fill out our application and release at Safety Assurance Call Request (pcsdma.org)
Applications are also available at the Council on Aging.
Farmers Market
Farmers Markets are held weekly at the community center, during the spring, summer and fall seasons. You can purchase the freshest fresh fruits and vegetables direct from the farm! All forms of payment are accepted, SNAP, HIP, cash and credit. Please check calendars for details.
Marshfield Council on Aging Shuttle Bus Schedule
A shuttle bus is available for elderly residents by contacting the Marshfield Senior Center. Reservations are required. Scheduled can be picked up in the Tea Rock Garden office.
This services is available through the Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield and brings books, dvds, magazines and more to homebound residents. This program is intended to serve any resident of Marshfield either with mobility issues or the inability to find transportation to the library. For more information or to sign up please visit: https://ventresslibrary.org/Pages/Index/10241/homebound-delivery
Library in Motion! Library Services to Homebound Residents
Animal Assistance-Marshfield Animal Shelter Services
