Community Resources

Let us be a gateway to the services that help you and your community thrive.

Library staff can guide you to trusted local organizations, town departments, nonprofits, housing and food assistance programs, senior and youth services, and much more.

What can we help you find?

We can help connect you with local resources for food assistance, housing assistance, and social services. For complete list of local resources, email the Information Services Department.

Food & Financial Assistance

Westwood Food Pantry

Open to clients on an appointment-only basis. Please schedule an appointment by emailing westwoodfoodpantry@gmail.com.

Hours: Tuesdays & Saturdays from 8:30 – 10:30am

Documents Required: Proof of Westwood residency and proof of income.

Westwood Community Chest

WCC is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to helping Westwood residents in need through temporary financial assistance. Phone: 781-366-0470

Mass211

This is a statewide information system for resources in all categories including food, shelter, healthcare & information.

Phone: 211

Affordable housing & Emergency Shelter

Westwood Housing Authority

WHA and WAHA contribute to the development and management of affordable housing in Westwood. You can contact Housing Coordinator Jane O’Donnell at jodonnell@westwoodma.gov

Father Bills & MainSpring Hotline

This hotline is for individuals at risk of losing their housing to access help.

Phone: 508-586-2358

MA Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities

The Emergency Assistance Family Shelter program provides shelter for low-income families in MA. Your income must be at or below 112% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Aging & Alzheimer’s

Westwood Council on Aging

The COA provides information and referrals, connects seniors and their families with community resources, and much more.

Phone: 781-329-8799

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Hotline

Contact this helpline to find out about local programs and services, speak with care consultants, learn more about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and get free confidential support. Phone: 800-272-3900

Connect with us

If you’re looking for community resources of any kind but aren’t sure where to start or would like some personalized assistance from library staff, send us a message. We will get back to you soon!

Upcoming Event

36 Questions for Civic Love Brunch

Start your Saturday with coffee & conversation! Inspired by the Boston Public Library and the National Public Housing Museum’s 36 Questions for Civic Love program, this conversation based event is designed to connect strangers and strengthen relationships between neighbors, library patrons, and people in our community.