Basic Needs Grant
Applicants also must meet the following criteria:
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- Be an actively serving member of the Massachusetts National Guard who has deployed overseas since 9/11; an actively serving Reservist who have deployed overseas since 9/11 and resides in Massachusetts; or a Massachusetts Gold Star Families of any era;
- Experience a financial hardship related to their military service or the death of their servicemember and need assistance for basic needs; and
- Have a gross income that does not exceed 30% of the Area Medium Income or an extenuating situation.
To apply for assistance, please fill out the application in full below. Only completed applications will be considered and all documentation must be submitted at time of application. You will be contacted within 14 days.
Assistance from this program may include: (a) Food – perishable and non-perishable food, produce, baby food and formula, grocery gift cards and vouchers (b) Clothing – direct purchase of clothing for children or adults, clothing gift cards or vouchers (c) Shelter – housing/rental payments or utility bills paid directly to vendor, materials for emergency home repair, supplies or items (e.g. furniture, kitchen goods, equipment, appliances) deemed essential by Military Friends Foundation. (d) Medical – certain bills for emergency procedures may be considered. Personal loans, credit card payments, child support, taxes, home improvements, cable, elective medical procedures, legal fees and military pay issues resulting from servicemembers failure to report changes in status.