Yes, the summer months bring sunshine, but they can also bring challenging changes in routine. Manet is here to help:
- Our Community Health Specialists can connect patients with food accessibility resources when kids are out of school for the summer. Contact your Manet site!
- Our Behavioral Health Team can help patients deal with mental health or emotional issues that can sometimes arise or worsen in the summer months. Manet patients can contact their site to make an appointment with a behavioral health clinician or visit us for Open Access Hours.
- Massachusetts and local communities offer a variety of resources to support families during the summer months while school is out. See below for a non-exhaustive list of resources in our communities.
- Don’t forget to check your city or town website and social media pages for cooling centers on extremely hot days!
Summer Resources for Families
Massachusetts and local communities offer a variety of resources to help support families during the summer months while school is out.
This list is not exhaustive and will be updated as new programs and information become available.
- Manet patients: For help accessing summer and year-round food assistance, contact your Manet site to connect with a Community Health Specialist.
- Not a Manet patient? Call 211 or search the website to get connected with local resources through the United Way.
Massachusetts:
- Summer Eats – Kids and teens ages 18 and under eat free during the summer. Find a location here:
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- Sites in Attleboro- Lee’s Pond, Briggs Playground, Norton Glen, Hayward Field (Kids Café)
- Sites in Quincy – Southwest Middle, Ward II Community Center, Snug Harbor Elementary, Parker Elementary, Montclair Elementary
- Sites in Taunton – Boys & Girls Club House, Girls Inc., Taunton High School, Highland Hills
- Sun Bucks – SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is a federal food benefit that helps families with school-aged children buy food when schools are closed for the summer.
- Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) – If you live in MA and receive SNAP benefits, you can receive money back on your EBT card when you buy healthy, local fruits and vegetables at farm stands, farmers markets and more. Check the HIP website to search for vendors near you.
- Check your local public library (Attleboro, Hull, Quincy, Taunton) for programs for adults, children and teens!
Attleboro/Taunton Area:
- The Taunton YMCA offers free teen membership during the summer for ages 13-17. Lunch and dinner are served daily, Monday through Friday.
- Taunton and Attleboro Family Resource Centers offer groups and events for children and teens.
Hull/Quincy Area:
- Quincy Recreation offers a free park program with activities at local parks.
- The Thomas Crane Library is offering summer programs for adult English language learners.
- The Quincy Family Resource Center offers a Book Nook and other programs!
☀️Don’t forget to check your city or town website and social media pages for cooling centers on extremely hot days!☀️
