Community Food Programs

 Peabody Free Meals 

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Mon Tues Thurs Fri 4:30PM to 5:30PM | FREE Warm Meal - No cost - No Application | Mon Tues Thurs Fri Community Food Pantry | First Time Clients Complete an Application and bring ID Proof of Residency

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Community Meals in the North Shore

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Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Peabody Residents Over Age 60 

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October 15 - December 7th Medicare Open Enrollment | Peabody Residents Call 978-531-2254 to Schedule an Appointment

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Directory of Memory Cafes Throughout Massachusetts

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Memory cafés are set up all over Massachusetts and meet at a variety of places including coffeehouses, museums, and community organizations. Each memory café is different but all cafés share one goal: to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone.

Click the button below to find a memory café near you, courtesy of Jewish Family and Children's Service.

Caregiver Support Group | Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates 240 Lynnfield St, Peabody, MA 01960

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Nov 4, 11:30am to 1:30pm Hamilton Council on Aging 978-468-5595 | Nov 12, 3pm to 5 pm Beverly Council on Aging 978-921-6017 | FREE COVID-19 Vaccination clinics hosted by the North Shore Public Health Collaborative | Registration is required

 

2 North Shore Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Set For November

The North Shore Public Health Collaborative is hosting the clinics in Hamilton and Beverly.

Scott Souza,Patch Staff

Posted Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 12:49 pm ET

BEVERLY, MA — Two free COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held this month in Beverly and Hamilton, hosted by the North Shore Public Health Collaborative.

Registration is required. The clinics are open to all members of the public.

The first clinic will be held at the Hamilton Council on Aging on Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The second clinic will be held at the Beverly Council on Aging on Nov. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Those with questions about the Hamilton clinic can contact 978-468-5595. Those with question about the Beverly clinic can contact 978-921-6017.

November 5, 2025 | Author Talk: The Christmas Tree Shops: Don't you Love a Bargain? | Smith Barn, 38 Felton St Peabody MA | Admission: FREE for all members EBT, WIC AND Connector Card holders / $5 for non-members

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Friday November 7,2025 | 7:15 to 9:30 AM | Danversport | Danvers MA | Salute to Veterans Breakfast - Speakers - Awards | FREE to Veterans and spouse and members of the military and law enforcement

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March 21, 2025 | Central Street Improvement Project to Resume | Press Release

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February 18, 2025 | 3rd Tuesday of the Month | Roger B. Trask Day Health Program | Family Caregiver Support Group | 1:30pm to 2:30pm | RSVP 978-531-2254 ext 136 or 134

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Four Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests for FREE

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov as of today, so that households across the country can order four additional over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the 2024 holiday season to detect currently circulating COVID-19 variants. Clear instructions are included on how to verify extended expiration dates. 

As the fall and holiday seasons will create increased close proximity gatherings of people, the Administration remains committed to helping Americans access tests to help so that, if they develop a respiratory illness, they can learn whether it is due to COVID-19 and then make the best choices about seeking medical care and reducing risks to family, friends, and co-workers. To order four free, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, visit COVIDtests.gov.

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Peabody Historical Society & Museum | Programs February - December | 25 Washington St Peabody MA

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Building Better Caregivers Six-Week Workshop

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The Healthy Living Center of Excellence is an innovative collaborative between Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., a community based organization and Hebrew Senior Life, a medical provider with a goal of helping seniors remain independent and in the community as long as possible. By combining our expertise in the aging service and medical networks, the collaborative encourages older adults to become active partners in managing their health.

Evidence-Based Programs

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Building Better Caregivers:

Are you taking care of a family member or friend who is living with long lasting physical and/or mental health conditions? Do you spend at least 10 hours per week helping your loved one with things like finances, emotional support, legal issues, physical care, or activities of daily living?

If you answered "yes", sign up today for a Building Better Caregivers workshop. This six-week workshop can help you deal with the challenges of being a caregiver.

You'll learn how to reduce stress, manage difficult behaviors, take better care of your own health, get the help you need, and communicate better with family, friends, and health care teams.

Ongoing Schedule of Classes

TRUALTA

A personalized, skills-based training platform for family members caring for aging loved ones living at home. Through this exciting new interactive eLearning platform designed especially for family caregivers and tailored to their caregiving journey where caregivers can find convenient, on-demand, personalized information any time of day or night!

SIGN UP HERE!

Crystal Polizzotti

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5:00-6:30PM | 3rd Thursday Every Month | The Linden at Danvers | Dementia Support Group

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Including GrandParents Raising Grandchildren and Memory Cafes

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