The Ashland Emergency Fund

The Ashland Emergency Fund The mission of the Ashland Emergency Fund is to provide temporary financial support to families and citizens in need within the Ashland MA community.

(IRS 501c charity) The AEF uses donations to ...
• Put food on the table
• Put heating oil in the tank
• Pay electric bills
• Pay gas bills
• Buy medicine
• Pay short-term housing costs
• Cover burial expenses
• Assist in major medical events
• Assist in disasters, accidents, and other personal traumatic events
100% of donations are distributed to those in need. The AEF is a genuine charity, n

o overhead, no operating costs. The Ashland Emergency Fund (AEF) is a charity providing financial assistance to recipients according to need, typically on a one-time basis. AEF support may continue until relevant assistance from state agencies is in place or until the crisis passes. Medical, heating, electric, rent and food are among the expenses for which the AEF offers support. And, any Ashland resident can qualify: those receiving assistance are our neighbors and friends. The Ashland Emergency Fund was incorporated in 1987 to assist townspeople who unexpectedly face financial challenges for which they have no realistic solution. Since its founding, the charity has given approximately $1,000,000 to over 1750 Ashland citizens. Many of our friends and neighbors have benefited directly from the existence of the AEF. Expenses are covered and gifts are made with no strings attached and with no PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE of who the recipients are. The AEF is Ashland's behind-the-scenes, private place to which those in need have been able to turn for help. In our giving it is all of us who receive. (The AEF is an IRS-recognized, tax deductible charity - #22-2959481)

Are you an Ashland resident whose SNAP benefits are being suspended due to the government shutdown? The Ashland Emergenc...
10/29/2025

Are you an Ashland resident whose SNAP benefits are being suspended due to the government shutdown? The Ashland Emergency Fund Can Help.

If you’re an Ashland resident who relies on SNAP benefits, you’re not alone—and you’re not without help. With the government shutdown halting November food assistance, many families are facing an unexpected crisis. You shouldn’t have to choose between buying groceries and paying critical bills.

The Ashland Emergency Fund is here to help you:
• Cover urgent expenses
• Be a bridge until benefits are restored
• Get through this difficult time

Your request is completely private.

We’ve been helping Ashland residents since 1987, and everything is confidential.

Also, the Ashland Emergency Fund is working closely with the Ashland Food Pantry | Ashland, MA to make sure that no resident goes hungry.

The Ashland Food Pantry is available to any Ashland Resident experiencing food insecurities. Food Pantry users must set up an appointment to utilize the Food Pantry. Please contact them by email, [email protected] , or call 508-532-7949.

Learn more about the Ashland Emergency Fund here:

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With SNAP Benefits Being Halted, Ashland Families Will Need Us More Than Ever!Starting November 1st, over 40 million Ame...
10/29/2025

With SNAP Benefits Being Halted, Ashland Families Will Need Us More Than Ever!

Starting November 1st, over 40 million Americans—including families right here in Ashland—will not receive their SNAP food benefits due to the government shutdown. For many households, that’s $350 or more in grocery money they were counting on.

Food banks across the state are bracing for an overwhelming surge in need. But the Ashland Emergency Fund can be a bridge to help our neighbors pay their most critical expenses and buy food, instead of having to choose between them.

Every dollar you donate today goes 100% to Ashland residents facing this crisis. No overhead. No delays. Just neighbors helping neighbors when it matters most.

Can you help fill the gap?

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10/04/2025

We’re set up at Ashland Day and looking forward to seeing you.

Raffles for kids and adults! 🎟️🎟️🎟️

12/14/2024

The Ashland Emergency Fund has provided over $167,000 in assistance so far this year - already more than we have ever provided in a single year in our 37 year history, and there are still a few weeks left. So far this year, we have bought meals for 131 families for Thanksgiving, spent over $35,000 purchasing food from places like the Greater Boston Food Bank in support of the Ashland Food Pantry, as well as helped around 3 dozen families with assistance paying for necessities like utilities and housing. The need out there in our community is real and unfortunately the need is growing. As an IRS recognized charity, the AEF relies entirely on donations and grants to be able to provide the assistance we do. Our bylaws require that our volunteer staff ensures that 100% of every donation goes directly towards assistance. We wish everyone a warm and happy holiday season and hope that you do not need our services, but if you do, we are there to help. Please share this with your friends and neighbors.

Together with other groups within our town, the AEF was able to help 125 families in Ashland have a good Thanksgiving me...
11/27/2024

Together with other groups within our town, the AEF was able to help 125 families in Ashland have a good Thanksgiving meal. We can only do this because of the support of our many generous donors.

Thanks to the Ashland Business Association for hosting this event with proceeds going to the AEF and student scholarship...
10/23/2024

Thanks to the Ashland Business Association for hosting this event with proceeds going to the AEF and student scholarships. We hope everyone attends this fun event!

The Ashland Emergency Fund is in search of a volunteer to help with our annual tax returns. They are relatively straigh...
10/11/2024

The Ashland Emergency Fund is in search of a volunteer to help with our annual tax returns. They are relatively straightforward and we do have a professional bookkeeper who volunteers and keeps us up to date. If you or someone you know is interested please email Nadine Nesbitt at: [email protected]

This month's Ashland Food Pantry needs...
08/12/2024

This month's Ashland Food Pantry needs...

The Ashland Food Pantry is seeking the following items. We are grateful for each and every item generously donated. Donations can be dropped off in the bin located at the back of the Ashland Community Center (lower level, near the soccer fields) at 162 West Union Street or at Shaw's on Pond Street.

05/30/2024

The AEF would like to thank the Ashland Select Board for awarding us a $4,000 grant from the BAA program. The entire award will be used towards food for the Ashland Food Pantry.
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The AEF needs your help! Our board is seeking volunteers to help fill open positions, especially related to Fundraising ...
05/08/2024

The AEF needs your help! Our board is seeking volunteers to help fill open positions, especially related to Fundraising and Grant Writing. If you'd like more information or would simply like to learn more about what we do, please join our Zoom meeting this Thursday at 7 PM or contact Nadine at [email protected].

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89259382798
Meeting ID: 892 5938 2798
Passcode: 990231

04/14/2024

The Ashland Emergency Fund would like to wish all of the Boston Marathon runners well tommorrow, especially the 15 residents that are running for the BAA grant program. Each of these runners raised over $3,000 for the program that the Town uses to provide grants to non-profit groups that benefit our town. The AEF has been a fortunate recipient of grants from this program in the past, which we use to purchase food for the Ashland Food Pantry.

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