Interfaith Social Services Inc

Interfaith Social Services provides south shore residents with the resources necessary to support a healthy and fulfilling life. Our team of clinicians, staff and volunteers deliver programs focused on alleviating hunger, providing mental health counseling, preventing homelessness, and bringing joy to children. Founded in 1947 as a multi-service center for children and families in need, Interfaith Social Services is a nonreligious organization. Interfaith operates one of the largest supportive food programs in greater Boston distributing food, basic hygiene supplies, pet food and more to the community. Last year their food pantry distributed 1,000,000+ meals to hunger residents. Half of the food we distribute comes from food salvage efforts with local supermarkets, 500,000+ pounds is rescued each year. Interfaith's mental health counseling center is a safety net ensuring that community members can access therapy and addiction recovery Services. Each year Interfaith's homelessness prevention program spares hundreds of individuals from the tragedy of becoming homeless. Throughout our programs Interfaith's staff and volunteers strive to focus on ways that they can bring joy to local families and children in need. Each year they distribute holiday gifts, halloween costumes, bunny baskets and more to the hundreds of children served by their food pantry. In addition to an annual 5k and gala - one of the organization's most significant fundraisers is the bureau drawer thrift shop. Operated almost entirely by volunteers, all inventory is donated by caring community members. All funds raised through the shop support Interfaith's charitable programs.