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Your library card is the most powerful free tool in your community.
Most South Coast libraries offer free passes to museums like the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Children's Museum, Buttonwood Park Zoo, and more. Check your local library's website.
Many libraries lend portable Wi-Fi hotspots for 2-4 weeks. Free internet at home, no questions asked.
Weekly story times for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Songs, crafts, and socialization — completely free.
3D printers, laser cutters, recording studios, and more. Free to use with a library card at select locations.
LinkedIn Learning, Rosetta Stone languages, Ancestry.com, consumer reports — all free through your library.
The South Coast has incredible natural spaces. All free (except seasonal beach stickers).
Some of the best beaches in Massachusetts are right here. Resident beach stickers are typically $15-25/season — cheaper than one trip to a waterpark.
5,441 acres of hiking, biking, swimming at Profile Rock. One of the largest state forests in MA. Completely free.
Beautiful city park with a small zoo (affordable admission), playground, pond, and walking paths. The park itself is free.
Hidden gem trails perfect for family walks, dog walking, and nature observation.
Massachusetts offers several free fishing days per year. Ponds and rivers across the South Coast are stocked.
No judgment, no shame. These exist because communities take care of each other.
Free and sliding-scale healthcare, dental, behavioral health. Accepts all patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Every town has at least one food pantry. Catholic Social Services, Salvation Army, and local church-run pantries serve the entire South Coast. Call 211 for your nearest.
Income-eligible families can receive help paying heating bills. Apply through PACE (People Acting in Community Endeavors) or SCCAC.
Several churches and organizations serve free hot meals weekly. No ID required, no questions asked.
Supplemental nutrition for pregnant women, new parents, and children under 5 (WIC). SNAP/EBT for families. Apply at local DTA offices.
Free programs to keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun.
After-school programs, sports, arts, homework help. Membership fees are minimal or waived for qualifying families.
Every library runs a free summer reading program with prizes, events, and activities. Keeps kids reading all summer.
Parks & Recreation departments offer free clinics throughout the year. Check your town's rec department website.
Free art workshops, open studios, and youth programs at community art centers and libraries.
Free programming for seniors: exercise classes, lunch programs, social events, health screenings, and transportation assistance.
Free or low-cost meal delivery for homebound seniors. Also provides wellness checks and social contact.
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