Peabody, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
When a family in Peabody runs short on groceries, needs a warm bed, or wants to dig into the city’s past, a handful of nonprofits are usually the ones that answer. Here are some of the most established, and how to reach them.
Non-Profit Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Inn & Haven from Hunger | The North Shore’s largest food pantry plus emergency shelter, affordable housing, and homelessness-prevention services. | 71 Wallis St · 978-531-9775 · citizensinn.org |
| Peabody Historical Society & Museum | Preserves and shares Peabody’s history through collections, programs, and historic properties. | peabodyhistorical.org |
| George Peabody House Museum | The birthplace of George Peabody, now a museum honoring the city’s namesake and his legacy of philanthropy. | 205 Washington St · peabodymuseums.com |
| Rotary Club of Peabody | A service club supporting local scholarships, civic projects, and community partnerships. | rotarypeabody.org |
Food & Family Resources
- Citizens Inn & Haven from Hunger: the North Shore’s largest food pantry, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 71 Wallis Street, with a community-meals program alongside it.
- Peabody Council on Aging: classes, rides, and support for residents 60 and older, based at the Peter A. Torigian Senior Center.
- Peabody Institute Library: the city’s public library, started with a gift from George Peabody himself, with a main building and branch libraries that run free programs all year.
For a fuller list of community organizations and current service hours, see the City of Peabody and the regional United Way of Massachusetts Bay (Mass 2-1-1).