Methuen, Massachusetts
Methuen Community Organizations
When a family in Methuen needs food, a warm bed, or a hand caring for an aging parent, a network of nonprofits across the Merrimack Valley is usually the first responder. These are some of the most established, and most of them want your time as much as your money.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. (M.A.N., Inc.) | A community organization in the Arlington neighborhood for 30+ years: food pantry, WIC, youth and family programs, and small-business support. | 141 Tenney St · 978-691-5645 · methuenarlington.org |
| Neighbors in Need | Operates food pantries across Lawrence and Methuen, including weekly pantries in Methuen, serving hundreds of families. | needfood.org |
| Lazarus House Ministries | Lawrence-based ministry serving Methuen with shelter, meals, a food pantry, and emergency assistance. | lazarushouse.org |
| Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley | Meals, caregiver support, and aging services for Methuen seniors and across the valley. | 800-892-0890 · esmv.org |
| Merrimack Valley Food Bank | Distributes food to pantries and meal programs throughout Greater Lowell, Lawrence, and Methuen. | mvfb.org |
| Nevins Memorial Library | A historic public library and community hub endowed by the Nevins family: programs, resources, and free public space. | 305 Broadway · nevinslibrary.org |
Community Traditions
Methuen’s civic life also runs on tradition. The Methuen Festival of Trees, a holiday fundraiser that fills a hall with decorated trees every winter, is the best known, and the city’s Cultural Council and neighborhood groups keep a steady calendar of events going all year.
For current pantry hours and a fuller list of help, check the city website at methuen.gov and the Merrimack Valley resource directories.