*How BCAC Can Help YOU During COVID-19*
Due to Governor Baker’s new emergency measures announced on March 15th, and out of an abundance of caution related to COVID-19. BCAC doors are closed to the public, but our staff are still working to assist you.
Our staff is still working to assist you, please call (413)-445-4503 (Pittsfield/ South) or 413-663-3014 (North). The BCAC switchboard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. You can drop off your materials to any of our offices using our mail slot at any time.
Sponsor a Child this Winter!
This year more than ever we need your help! Last year we served over 2,000 children in the Berkshires and we can’t do it without help from the community. If you are interested in sponsoring a child this winter, contact Melissa (413) 418-3668 for Pittsfield / Central and Aleta (413) 663-3014 for North.
Support BCAC’s Mission
Berkshire Community Action Council depends on people like you to support us in fulfilling our mission. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to support our programs and services. Thank you!
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UPDATE 1:45pm: Our Pittsfield store still has some free trees 🎄 - stop down
North Adams trees are gone!
Lenox trees - 1 left!
& Merry Christmas
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Carr Hardware is giving away free Christmas trees 🎄
Starting tomorrow am, Thursday, Christmas Eve day, for people who can’t afford to buy their own this year. Just come into the Pittsfield, Lenox or North Adams location and speak to an associate.
27 total Trees are available between the Pittsfield, Lenox and North Adams stores. First come, first serve at all locations, we will update throughout the am.
1 tree per family please. No purchase necessary, Merry Christmas to all!
Due to the impending storm, BCAC's offices will be closed tomorrow, December 17th and will reopen at 8:00 on Monday December 21st. This is to ensure the safety of our staff
We are committed to addressing all emergencies occurring during NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS and will continue to address any emergency fuel or heating system emergencies as they arise. If you experience a fuel emergency (no oil or propane), please call either (413) 418-3661 or (413) 418-3657.
We are delighted to announce that BCAC received a grant of over $96,000 for the purchase of a walk-in freezer, refrigeration and a refrigerated van which will be used in support of our network of food pantries and feeding sites.
State grants help BCAC, local farms get more food to hungry families
Berkshire County is getting a new freezer to help feed hungry local families.Thank you to those who donated to our Elf Warm Clothing Program GoFundMe over the weekend! We are at almost $1,000 raised, any little bit helps!
Help Keep Berkshire Children Warm, organized by BCAC Elf Program
Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Berkshire Com… BCAC Elf Program needs your support for Help Keep Berkshire Children WarmSteph, Melissa and of course Aleta are the stars of this short video on the Elf Program produced by New England Public Media
Contact Us
Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc.
1531 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 445-4503
Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc. – North County
85 Main Street, 2nd Floor, North Adams MA, 01247
Phone: (413) 663-3014
Thank you to our Program Partners
