Basic Needs

Providing assistance primarily to families with children under the age of five living in Montague and Gill.

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Mon, Wed & Fri: 9 AM - Noon
To visit our Basic Needs Program, press #103 at the Moltenbrey Apt. entrance between 41 and 43 Third Street.

It is advisable to call Ceil to make an appointment at 863-4805 ext. 2, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

* Emergency food & clothing assistance
* Utility arrearage assistance
* Clothing Assistance
* Referral to MCSM & other programs
* Salvation Army Vouchers for Montague & Turners Falls Residents

Program Cancellation Policy: If the Gill-Montague School System is closed due to weather, all MCSM programs are closed.


Connie Sicard, representing Our Lady of Peace Women’s Group,
donates 18 Thanksgiving Dinners to MCSM’s Basic Needs
Coordinator Ceil Celotto to distribute to local families in need.

MCSM Wish List

Many people in our community get involved by donating to our MCSM Wish List. If you are looking for a new home for some of your gently used items, here are a few things we could use:

  • Three newer computers with Microsoft Office software
  • Three legal size, locking file cabinets
  • Non-perishable food for our Basic Needs Program's emergency food pantry
  • Clean, gently used children's clothing for the present season for the Family Center
    • Please call 413-863-4804 to make arrangements to drop off donations
Turners Falls Women's Resource Center program Wish List
  • Clean, gently used women's clothing for the present season
  • 1 floor lamp
  • 2 small, lightweight, sturdy, folding tables (2'x4') for art projects (not card tables, please)
  • Non-perishable food for the Women's Resource Center's Helping Hand donated food shelves - just a few shelves of community donated goodies to lift one's spirits - no paperwork to fill out and no questions asked
  • newer laptops with wireless capability to replace older model PCs
    • Please call Christine at 863-2455 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make arrangements to drop off donations