Emergency Financial Assistance

For more than 25 years, Muslim Community Support Services (MCSS) has provided emergency assistance to individuals and families throughout New England. Assistance is available regardless of faith or background and is subject to eligibility requirements and available funding. 

Types of Assistance

Emergency Rental Assistance
MCSS may provide assistance for households facing housing instability due to late or pay-or-quit notices, eviction notices, housing court-related arrears, and other documented housing emergencies.

Utility Assistance
MCSS may assist with essential utility expenses when a shut-off or termination notice has been issued, including electric and gas service, water service, heating-related emergencies, and other critical utility needs.

Limited Bill Assistance
In certain circumstances, MCSS may consider assistance for other essential bills on a case-by-case basis when the need is urgent and documented.

Emergency Food Assistance
MCSS provides grocery and food card assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Individuals and families who qualify may also be eligible for MCSS's monthly Food Distribution Program. 

MCSS DOES NOT generally PROVIDE 
assistance for:

• Ongoing monthly rent payments

• Rent that is not yet due

• Long-term or recurring financial support

• Housing search or placement services

• Credit card debt

• Travel expenses, including airline tickets

• Immigration application fees

• Non-essential expenses, including phone, internet, cable, and similar services

Additional Resources: Applicants are encouraged to explore our [Rental & Utility Assistance Resources] and [Food Assistance Programs]. If you have significant rental arrears, MCSS looks favorably upon applicants who have applied for additional assistance programs such as [RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition)].