Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Tewksbury and the Greater Lowell area are served by a network of non-profits and public agencies providing food, housing, youth programs, and senior services. These are some of the most established.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Tewksbury Community Pantry | A resident-run food pantry providing short-term and long-term food assistance to Tewksbury families facing hardship. | 999 Whipple Rd · 978-858-2273 · tewksburypantry.org |
| Tewksbury Housing Authority | The local public housing authority, managing state and federal subsidized apartments for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. | Saunders Circle · 978-851-7392 |
| Greater Lowell Family YMCA | Runs youth recreation, day camps, and after-school programs out of the town Recreation Center on Livingston Street. | 286 Livingston St · 978-640-4460 · glfymca.org |
| Friends of the Elderly of Tewksbury | A volunteer group, founded in 1978, that fundraises for and runs social events, dinners, and trips for seniors with the Council on Aging. | 175 Chandler St · 978-640-4480 |
| Community Teamwork, Inc. | The Greater Lowell anti-poverty agency: fuel and heating help, Head Start, and first-time homebuyer classes for towns including Tewksbury. | 155 Merrimack St, Lowell · 978-459-0551 · commteam.org |
| Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley | Home-delivered meals, in-home care coordination, and caregiver support for older adults across the region. | 360 Merrimack St, Lawrence · 978-683-7747 · esmv.org |
Town Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tewksbury Senior Center | The town’s Council on Aging, with meals, transportation, and programs for residents 60 and older, at 175 Chandler Street. 978-640-4480. |
| Tewksbury Recreation | Summer camps, youth sports, and after-school programs at the Recreation Center, 286 Livingston Street. 978-640-4460. |
| Tewksbury Public Library | Free programs, computers, and a free card for every Massachusetts resident, at 300 Chandler Street. 978-640-4490. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s human services pages at tewksbury-ma.gov.