Assistance

Financial Assistance
  • MA Financial Resources for COVID-19 - The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has created unprecedented disruptions in daily life and financial setbacks for people throughout the state. Here are timely resources for you to get public health updates, protect your identity, and learn about employment rights and unemployment benefits. 
  • MA Dept of Unemployment Assistance Information on Unemployment and Coronavirus (COVID-19) - The latest information regarding COVID19 unemployment claims including a step-by-step guide, FAQ, password reset instructions and contact form. 
  • Pandemic Unemployment Assistance - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of a COVID-19-related reason but are not eligible for regular or extended unemployment benefits​
  • U.S. Small Business Administration - Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources​
  • Social Security - "All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we are still able to provide critical services." Online services: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices Phone number: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
  • IRS Updates regarding Tax Filing - Offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Contact:

Massachusetts State Senator Paul R. Feeney
paul.feeney@masenate.gov
617.722.1222
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Food Assistance
  • Cupboard of Kindness
  • Food n’ Friends FREE Meals-to-Go: April Calendar
  • ​Norton Human Services located at the Council on Aging is now able to process emergency SNAP (food stamp) applications (for any age) over the phone. If a resident’s income has recently changed due to the virus or if they would like more information call the Human Services Department at 508-285-0235.
  • Food Assistance at Mass.gov - Find information about programs that can help individuals and families buy healthy, nutritious food.
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Avoiding Scams and Fraud
  • ​Protect yourself from scams (WHO) - Hackers and cyber scammers are taking advantage of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by sending fraudulent email and WhatsApp messages that attempt to trick you into clicking on malicious links or opening attachments.
  • BBB Tip: Top 6 coronavirus scams - The top six coronavirus scams reported by the Better Business Bureau along with as tips to help identify and avoid them.
  • Avoid Coronavirus Scams - Federal Trade Commission tips to avoid scammers.