About SSCAC
SSCAC assists 29,000 people of all ages each year.
South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. (SSCAC), a private, non-profit community action agency, provides a range of services that help improve the opportunities and well-being of low-income individuals and families throughout the South Shore.
SSCAC runs a range of programs in the areas of nutrition and food assistance, home energy and utility assistance, energy conservation assistance, early education and family support, transportation for the elderly and disabled, and income maximization.
Founded in 1965, we have grown to assist 29,000 low-income individuals of all ages each year from the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands.
In addition to our main office located in Plymouth, we operate 6 Early Education centers (Plymouth, Marshfield, Wareham, Hyannis, Dennis Port, West Yarmouth), 3 Fuel Assistance intake offices (Plymouth, Hyannis, Martha’s Vineyard), and our Food Distribution Center (Plymouth).
By the Numbers
IMPACT
29,000 people served each year
SERVICE REACH
80+ cities and towns throughout Southeastern MA
WORKFORCE
200+ employees
LOCATIONS
7 locations on the South Shore and Cape Cod
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Director of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
or call (800) 795-3272 (voice)
or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider employer, and lender.
“SSCAC is an equal opportunity provider and employer”
Reasonable Accommodation
SSCAC will make every attempt to make reasonable modifications to their polices, practices and procedures to avoid discrimination and ensure programs and services are accessible to all individuals. The modification may require advance notice; but when feasible, SSCAC will maintain flexibility in handling requests only practicable on the spot.
Please call 508-747-7575 to request assistance.
