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Massachusetts Charitable Organizations

There are hundreds of non-profit organizations that help the needy in Massachusetts during the holiday season. We can't list all of them but here are some of the better known organizations, many of which support local shelters and food pantries.
American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay
The American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay operates a Food Pantry at its Boston headquarters at 285 Columbus Avenue.
Catholic Charities
For more information about giving to Catholic Charities, call 617.482.5440.
More Charities
Other Web sites to help you find good charities.
Greater Boston Food Bank
The Greater Boston Food Bank distributes food to hundreds of local hunger-relief agencies.
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
Provides hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to neighbors in need.
Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger
An organization that assists the poor and hungry. The organization supports 400 soup shelters throughout Massachusetts.
Rosie's Place
A sanctuary for poor and homeless women in Boston.
St. Francis House
A shelter that offers rehabilitative programs for the poor and homeless.
United Way of Massachusetts Bay
Provides assistance to organizations that help the needy.
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