Benefits & Services

Helping Newton’s low-income residents includes ongoing support.

We provide information about government benefits and services to low- income tenants to help them maintain housing stability.

If you have not filed 2022- or 2021-income tax returns, our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program can help you.

If you are a low-income resident of Newton, we may be able to assist you in completing applications for federal and state benefit programs:

  • Food stamps (SNAP); WIC

  • MassHealth (recertification required now)

  • SSI and Social Security Disability

  • Child Care Voucher

  • Utility discounts

  • Other benefits

Email us or call 617-906-7293 for more information.