Our holiday season has officially begun! Phase 1 will begin October 27th and end November 6th. Clients can come and pickup their children’s gifts during this time frame. Click here for holiday drop hours. Click here for our Amazon Wishlist.
If you would like to sponsor a child or family please contact PJBpresident@comcast.net. For holiday hearts please connect here, or to host a drive click here.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not accepting any new clients for any of our programs including Thanksgiving, Christmas and the food pantry unless you are a Hopkinton resident, over the age of 60 or a Veteran.


Who We Are

Project Just Because, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the needs of Massachusetts residents.

What We Do

We manage numerous year-long and seasonal programs that are offered to all Massachusetts residents in need. We are committed to helping the most vulnerable individuals and families. Our goal is to provide every person that walks in the door with what they need. They receive an experience that is conducted with compassion and dignity and that is respectful of culture and diversity.

Why We Need You

We have dramatically expanded our program offerings and are serving more clients than ever. We need your financial support to continue to help these neighbors in need. Project Just Because is 100% donation-dependent, with 96% of your dollar going directly into our programming.

 

Give Help

Project Just Because, Inc. couldn’t help the people we serve without the generous support of people like you!

Donate Money

Donate Now with PayPal or a Credit Card

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so all donations are tax-deductible.

 

Donate Items

Amazon Wishlists

You can purchase items and ship them directly to PJB with our Amazon Wishlists. Shipping is free.

Tax receipts are available. Email office@projectjustbecause.org if you’d like one.

 

Donate Food, Items & Clothing

We accept all new items to help families in need. In addition, we accept used clothing in near perfect condition.

 

Donate Large Items

We cannot accept large items such as furniture, bicycles, microwaves, strollers, car seats etc. Please use our Furniture Network to offer these items to families in need.

Donate Time

Looking for things you can do to support PJB? We have service projects for individuals and groups.

We need volunteers who can commit up to 4 hours every week. Have fun and help a good cause at the same time!

 

Our Pantry is OPEN!

Our Food Pantry hours are:
Monday 9:30am – 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am – 3:30pm, Senior hours 9:30am – 10:30am
Wednesday 9:30am – 6:30pm
Thursday 9:30am – 3:30pm, Senior hours 9:30am – 10:30am

2025 Holiday Drop hours are:
Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Fridays in December 8:00-12:00
Saturdays in December 9:00-12:00

For our holiday program, we are only accepting current clients, Hopkinton residents, Veterns, or anyone over the age of 60.

Please note, we are not taking new clients as of August 15, 2025 unless you are a Hopkinton resident or age 60 and older. New client registrations are Thursdays between the hours of 12:30-3:30. New clients are allowed to shop on Wednesdays 12:30-6:30 and Thursdays 12:30-3:30.

Please Note – There are NO Restrooms Open to the Public On Site!  Please plan accordingly.

Please note that occasionally, due to limited space or high customer volumes, there may be a wait to enter. Please be patient.  We make every effort to serve clients waiting to enter, but on rare occasions we may have to close the pantry early.

Photo Identification and Proof of State Address is required. These must be recent physical documents. We cannot accept digital images displayed on your phone.

Walk-ins welcome! No appointments required.

MWRTA Route 5 has added a REQUEST-ONLY bus stop for Project Just Because. The stop will be located on South Street after the Dunkin Donuts/Hayward Street stop. Riders must call ahead for pick up at this stop 508-935-2222.

With 24 hours notice, delivery is available for Hopkinton residents on Tuesdays and Thursdays only! Call 508-435-6511 for more info!

A huge thanks to our Comedy Night 2025 Sponsors. We are so grateful for you.

Meet Our Corporate Sponsors and Partners

We’re so thankful for the support and generosity of our corporate sponsors and partners. Your valued support helps bring us closer to achieving our mission.

 

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