Hanson Community Organizations

A handful of non-profits carry a lot of the everyday support in Hanson, from a food pantry run by neighbors to the community station that broadcasts your town meetings. Every one of them takes volunteers.

Non-Profit Organizations

Organization	What they do & contact
Hanson Food Pantry	A local non-profit food pantry serving Hanson residents from 228 High Street, open on Tuesdays.
Whitman Hanson Community Access	The community media station for Whitman and Hanson, which records and broadcasts town and school meetings so you can watch them at home.
Old Colony Elder Services	The regional non-profit that serves Hanson elders with meals, home care, and caregiver support.
North and South Rivers Watershed Association	A regional non-profit that protects the watersheds feeding Hanson’s ponds and streams.

Town Services for Residents

Organization	Notes
Hanson Council on Aging	The Senior Center at 132 Maquan Street, with outreach and programs for older residents. Director of Elder Affairs Mary Collins. (781) 293-2683.
Hanson Public Library	Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 132 Maquan Street. Director Karen Stolfer. (781) 293-2151.

For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s community services pages at hanson-ma.gov.

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